Palm Oil Processing
Committee
Professor Ir Dr Chong Mei Fong
Past Chair
Professor Chong has served with the Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group since 2015. At the beginning of 2021, she became the first female chair of the group.
Ir Dr Viknesh Andiappan
Chair
Viknesh Andiappan is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus.
Ir Dr How Bing Shen
Secretary
Ir Dr How is a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Leader for Chemical Engineering programme at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak. He is an active and diverse researcher who has gained a h-index of 12 as of March 2021.
Ir Dr Chew Jiuan Jing
Committee member
Ir Dr Chew is a Senior Lecturer affiliated with Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, and the Deputy Head of School, School of Engineering and Science since 2023.
Ir Dr Lim Chun Hsion
Treasurer
Ir Dr Lim is affiliated to Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Vincent Tiang Soon Thai
Roadshow Director
Vincent Tiang graduated with the Bachelor in Chemical Engineering (Hons) from UKM in August 2020. He currently works as Chemical Engineer at IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd, Johor, Malaysia.
Oscar Ting Teo Wei
Chief Manager of Information, Communications and Technology & Head of UK, EU, Swiss and Norwegian Affairs
Oscar holds BEng (Hons) and MSc. He also holds a black belt certificate on lean six sigma and has served the role since 2018. He is also on the IChemE COVID-19 response team.
Bridgid Chin Lai Fui
Chief Editor
Dr Bridgid Chin is currently affiliated with Curtin University Malaysia. She joined IChemE POPSIG on 08 March 2021 and serves as the Chief Editor since 30 August 2021.
Dr Tan Yie Hua
Deputy Director
Dr Tan is a lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Curtin University, Malaysia.
Nur Basyirah binti Roslan
Roadshow Coordinator (Peninsula Malaysia)
Basyirah obtained BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Malaya.
Associate Professor Dr Jobrun Nandong
Roadshow Coordinator (East Malaysia)
Associate Professor Dr Jobrun Nandong is affiliated with Curtin University Sarawak. He started serving his term with the Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group on 8 March 2021.
Nor Nazeelah Saleem
Editorial Board Committee
Nor Nazeelah is affiliated to Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak.
Cheah He Ming
Head of Graphic Design and Production & Deputy Head of UK, EU, Swiss and Norwegian Affairs
Cheah He Ming obtained BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK. He is affiliated to a company in London.
Kek Ming Xuan
Head of Continuous Improvement and Future Development
Ming Xuan is affiliated to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Sg. Long Campus.
Yap Feng Ming
Vice Secretary
Feng Ming is currently affiliated to Xiamen University Malaysia.
Ir Hong Wai Onn
EXCO
Hong Wai Onn is the Technical Service Manager of Novozymes, current honorary secretary of IChemE in Malaysia Board and EXCO of IChemE Palm Oil Processing SIG.
Associate Professor Dr Wu Ta Yeong
EXCO
Dr Wu Ta Yeong is an Associate Professor at Monash University Malaysia.
Jocelyn Lim Jean Yi
Vice Treasurer
Jocelyn is currently affiliated to Xiamen University Malaysia.
Leiu Yu Xuan
Roadshow Coordinator
Yu Xuan is currently affiliated to Xiamen University Malaysia.
Hemavathi Silvamany
Event Coordinator
Hemavathi is the Event Coordinator at POPSIG.
Ng Wai Lun
Head of Industrial and Corporate Communications
Wai Lun is affiliated to Taylor's University Malaysia.
Dr Yoon Li Wan
Editorial Board Committee
Dr Yoon is affiliated to Taylor's University Malaysia.
Kang Chuang Hsing
Continuous Improvement and Communications Coordinator
Chuang Hsing is affiliated to Xiamen University Malaysia.
Dr Vel Murugan Vadivelu
Event Coordinator
Dr Vel is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, University Sains Malaysia.
Qua Kiat Seng
Committee member