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ResearcherID: L-2962-2017
Loop profile: 1094081
Scopus Author ID: 26634995000

Keywords

Environmental Engineering; Water Treatment Technology; Waste Utilization; Catalysis; Food Security

Countries

Malaysia

Biography

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Foo Keng Yuen is the Deputy Director of River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research interests are environmental engineering, waste utilization, water treatment technology, catalysis, food security and toxicology, and environmental health. He has involved in different kinds of university, national and international research grants, amounting to approximately RM 11.3 million. His aptitude for high quality research of international standing has been supported by the consultancy projects of exceeding RM 3.9 million, more than 100 international publications, with a total citation of exceeding 19,000, and an author h-index of 42. In term of Intellectual Property Rights, he holds 3 patents, 1 trade-secret and 1 trademark. Foo’s scholastic achievements and thought leadership are recognised locally and internationally. He is honoured to be the winner of National Young Scientist Award 2017, International Young Inventor Award, Marquis Who's Who in the World, Top100 Engineers, and Honorary Doctorate of Letters by International Biographical Centre Cambridge, England, and special award or medal winners in International Inventions, Competitions and Exhibitions. He serves as the Editor, Editorial Board Members, Scientific Adviser, Technical Committee, Review Committee, Keynote and Invited Speakers in international scientific journals, conferences, and research seminars. Foo has been nominated as the Chief Consultant for several UNESCO’s international workshops, connecting with more than 30 industrial partners, currently has been appointed as the technical consultant for TG Ocean Sdn. Bhd., and lately has been nominated to the recipient of the Top Research Scientist Malaysia (TRSM) 2019.

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Employment (7)

UNESCO Chair on Ecohydraulics for Sustainable Water Infrastructures for SDG 6 in the Asia and the Pacific Region: Nibong Tebal, Penang, MY

2020-01-01 to present | Co-Chairman
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

TG Ocean Health Food Industries Sdn. Bhd: Simpang Ampat, Penang, MY

2018-10-23 to present | Technical Consultant
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia Kampus Kejuruteraan: Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MY

2018 to present | Associate Professor (River Engineering & Urban Drainage Research Center(Environmental Engineering))
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia Kampus Kejuruteraan: Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MY

2016-01-01 to present | Senior Lecturer (River Engineering and Urban Drainage Researvh Centre (Environmental Engineering))
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia - Kampus Kejuruteraan Seri Ampangan: Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MY

2013-01-01 to present | Board Member (River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre (Environmental Engineering))
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia - Kampus Kesihatan: Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, MY

2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | Senior Lecturer (School of Health Science (Environment and Occupational Health))
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

School of Health Sciences (PPSK), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM): Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, MY

2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | Board Member, Board Member (Environment and Occupational Health),
Employment
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Keng Yuen Foo

Education and qualifications (3)

Universiti Sains Malaysia Kampus Kejuruteraan: Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MY

2008-09-01 to 2012-06-30 | Ph.D (Chemical Engineering)
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia Kampus Kejuruteraan: Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MY

2007-09-01 to 2008-06-30 | M.Sc (Environmental Engineering)
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia Kampus Kejuruteraan: Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MY

2004-09-01 to 2007-06-30 | Degree (Chemical Engineering)
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Professional activities (135)

Shenyang Scientific Conference and Exhibition Company: Shenyang, CN

Organizing Committee (Scientific Advisory Board Member), 2013, 2014 International Conference on Resources & Environmental Sustainable Development
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Biographical Centre, Cambridge: London, GB

Top 100 Engineers 2015
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Association of Engineers: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CN

2021-03-09 to present | Member, Membership No.: 209548
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Pulau Pinang, MY

2021 to present | University Committee, Program APEX Pearl
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Taylor & Francis Group: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GB

2021-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (Sustainable Environment)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Taylor & Francis Group: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GB

2021-01-01 to present | Editor (Cogent Environmental Science)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute AG: Basel, BS, CH

2021-01-01 to present | Special Issue Editor, Sustainability and Circular Economy: Frontier Research on Water Treatment and Purification
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences: Jagatpura Road, IN

2021-01-01 to present | Editor
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Global Publication House (GPH): Delhi, IN

2021-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (International Journal of Applied Science)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Frontiers Foundation: Toronto, ON, CA

2021-01-01 to present | Associate Editor (Frontiers in Environmental Science)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Bentham Science Publishers Ltd: Sharjah, Sharjah, AE

2021-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (Recent Innovations in Chemical Engineering)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2020-01-01 to present | UNESCO Co-Chair on Ecohydraulics for Sustainable Water Infrastructures for SDG 6 in Asia-Pacific
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Taylor & Francis India: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2020-01-01 to present | Editor (International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Higher Institution Centres of Excellence (HICoE): Kuala Lumpur, MY

2020 to present | National Committee Member, Knowledge Process Outsourcing Programme (KPO)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

9th Pacific Basin Conference on Adsorption Science and Technology (PBAST-9): Kuching, Sarawak, MY

2020-01-01 to present | Co-Chair and Scientific Head
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Korea Invention Academy: Seoul, KP

2019-12-08 to present | Visiting Professor
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019-10-01 to present | Head of SDG 6: Water and Sanitation, Times Higher Education-Global Impact Ranking (THE-GIR)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

AsiaFlux: Onogawa, Ibaraki, JP

2019-03-01 to present | Member, Membership No.: 406
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Water Association: London, GB

2019-02-01 to present | Professional Member, Membership No.: 1616692
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019 to present | Review Panel, Research University Individual (RUI)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019 to present | Review Panel, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019 to present | Review Panel, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

The Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS): Bangi, Selangor, MY

2019-01-01 to present | Member, Membership No.: A649
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE): Kuala Lumpur, MY

2019-01-01 to present | Associate Member, Membership No.: 100151917
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Royal Society of Chemistry: London, London, GB

2019-01-01 to present | Member, Membership No.: 673866
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Royal Society of Chemistry: London, London, GB

2019-01-01 to present | Member, Membership No.: 673866
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Iris House: New York, New York, US

2019-01-01 to present | Associate Editor, Global Journal of Nutrition & Food Science (GJNFS)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research: Madrid, Madrid, ES

2019-01-01 to present | Professional Member, Membership No.: 50814
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Institution of Chemical Engineers: Rugby, Warwickshire, GB

2019-01-01 to present | Associate Member
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM): Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY

2019-01-01 to present | Ordinary Member, Membership No.: M-10281
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Hong Kong Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES): Kowloon, HK

2019-01-01 to present | Senior Member, Membership No.: 101633
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES): Kowloon, HK

2019-01-01 to present | Senior Member, Membership No.: 101633
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Department of Higher Education: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2019 to present | Review Panel, Evaluation of Research Funds of the Ministry of Education Malaysia
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Crimson Publishing: Bath, GB

2019-01-01 to present | Associate Editor (Annals of Chemical Science Research)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Bilingual Publishing Co.: Singapore, SG

2019-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member, Hydro Science & Marine Engineering (HSME)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Asia Society of Researchers (ASR): Wan Chai, HK

2019-01-01 to present | Senior Member, Membership No.: R219052701
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

American Chemical Society (ACS): Washington, US

2019-01-01 to present | Member, Membership No.: 32729206
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Jawatankuasa Kerja Times Higher Education-Global Impact Ranking (THE-GIR)-“Measuring Universities’ Contribution to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.: Gelugor, Penang, MY

2019-01-01 to present | Director SDG 6: Water and Sanitation, (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

TG Ocean Health Food Industries Sdn. Bhd: Simpang Ampat, MY

2018-10-23 to present | Technical Advisory Service
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

TG Ocean Health Food Industries Sdn. Bhd: Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang, MY

2018-07-01 to present | Clinical Trial on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients using OatKing Sport, a multigrain-enriched powder supplement
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Opast Group LLC: Overland Park, US

2018-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (Journal of Agriculture and Horticulture Research (JAHR))
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Nan Yang Academy of Sciences (NAS): Singapore, SG

2018-01-01 to present | Adjunct Research Advisor (International Platform for Scientific Research)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Kosmos Associates Inc: New Jersey, US

2018-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (Advances in Agriculture, Horticulture and Entomology)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Bentham Science Publishers Ltd: Sharjah, Sharjah, AE

2018-01-01 to present | Section Editor (Current Chinese Engineering Science Journal)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Bentham Science Publishers Ltd: Sharjah, Sharjah, AE

2018-01-01 to present | Regional Editor (The Open Chemical Engineering Journal)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

SCIREA: Lesvos, GR

2017-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (SCIREA Journal of Chemical Engineering)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

SCIREA: Lesvos, GR

2017-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (SCIREA Journal of Material)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Bentham Science Publishers Ltd: Sharjah, Sharjah, AE

2017-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (Sustainability and Disaster Risk Management Journal)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2014-11-25 to present | Invited Speaker, Writing and Public Speaking Workshop, Student Learning and Resource Block (School of Medical Sciences)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

IOSR: Haryana, IN

2013-01-01 to present | Editorial Board Member (Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT))
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research: Madrid, Madrid, ES

2013-01-01 to present | Professional Member, Membership No.: 50814
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Xi'an University of Technology: Xi'an, CN

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 | Committee Member (The 7th International Conference on Water Resource and Environment (WRE 2021))
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2021 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year of 2019
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Stanford University: Stanford, CA, US

2021 | Top 2% in the World in their Respective Fields, Category: Citation Impact in Single Year 2020
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Science Publishing Group: New York, US

2017-01-01 to 2020-12-31 | Editorial Board Member (Journal of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (JEECE))
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

3rd Global Congress on Agriculture & Horticulture: Amsterdam, NL

2020-11-04 | Keynote Speaker
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

The 4th International Conference on Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology (CECE 2020): Guilin, CN

2020-07-24 | Keynote Speaker
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2020-07-20 to 2020-07-20 | Invited Speaker, Workshop Professional & Personal Development “Preparation of a publishable scientific manuscript: Key tactics and effective strategies” (Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

3rd Global Congress on Agriculture & Horticulture: Krakow, PL

2020-03-23 | Keynote Speaker
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2020 | Distinguished Service Award for the year of 2019
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS): Toronto, CA

2020 | Gold Medal, Oat King Sport®, The 5th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS): Toronto, CA

2020 | Top 10 Best Invention Award, Oat King Sport®, The 5th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS): Toronto, CA

2020 | Jury’s Choice Award, Oat King Sport®, The 5th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS): Toronto, CA

2020 | Best Invention Video Award, Oat King Sport®, The 5th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

SCIENT GLOBAL CONFERENCES: Dubai, AE

2018-01-01 to 2019-12-31 | Organizing Committee (2nd Global Conference on Plant Science & Microbial Ecology)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

I-Shou University: Kaohsiung City, TW

2018-01-01 to 2019-12-31 | Technical Program Committee (The 4th International Conference on Water Resource and Environment (WRE 2018))
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019-11-20 to 2019-11-22 | Kulim Technology Park Corporation (KTPC) - Universiti Sains Malaysia Research Grant
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah, Selangor: Sungai Ayer Tawar, Selangor, MY

2019-10-04 | Keynote Speaker, Student Motivation Programme “Inspiring Success”
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

UNESCO Jakarta: Batu Ferringhi, Penang, MY

2019-09-23 to 2019-09-24 | Invited Speaker, UNESCO Workshop, The Second Malaysia-UNESCO Cooperation Programme Expert Synthesis Meeting (UNESCO Jakarta)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019-09-04 to 2019-09-04 | Career Forum Panel for Academic Staff of School of Distance Education (PJJ)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019-08-20 | Keynote Speaker, Computer Science Postgraduate Colloquium, (School of Computer Sciences)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Department of Higher Education Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2019-07-18 to 2019-07-31 | Review Panel, HUBERT CURIEN Partnership Application-HIBISCUS (PHC-HIBISCUS)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2019 | Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

IFIA: Seoul, KR

2019 | World Research Scientist Grand Award, Korea Invention News
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Elsevier Limited, Registered Office: Oxford, GB

2019-01-01 | Book Assessor, Green, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Books,
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Department of Education: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2019 | Gold Medal, Botany Nutri Balance, The International Conference and Exposition on Inventions (PECIPTA)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Alfa International Group: Chicago, US

2019 | Silver Medal, Botany Nutri Essence, 30th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Academy of Sciences Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2015-12-10 to 2018-12-31 | Committee Member, Young Scientist Network-Academy Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM).
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia (Eureka Complex): Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, MY

2017-12-28 to 2018-12-27 | Preparation of Integrated River Basin Management Plan (IRBM)
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Conferenceseries LLC Ltd : Boston, US

2018-10-26 to 2018-10-27 | Keynote Speaker, Sustainable Agriculture Technology to Eliminate Global Food Shortage, Global Summit on Agriculture, Food Science and Technology
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

School of Distance Education, USM: Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, MY

2018-07-17 to 2018-07-17 | Keynote Speaker, Research Grant Writing Workshop
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Malaysia Nuclear Agency: Bangi, Selangor, MY

2018-04-17 to 2018-04-19 | Keynote Speaker, Science Aspiration, Technology and Innovation, Writing and Scientific Publication Workshop (Malaysia Nuclear Agency)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2018 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Distinguished Individual for the year of 2017
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2018 | Distinguished Service Award for the year 2017
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Elservier: Amsterdam, NL

2018 | Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Cleaner Production
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Alfa International Group: Chicago, US

2018 | Silver Medal, Eco-environmental Clay, 29th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization : Pulau Pinang, MY

2017-11-29 to 2017-11-30 | Regional Workshop, Strengthening Interaction and Knowledge Exchange between UNESCO Natural Sciences related Centres and Chairs in Asia and the Pacific to Promote South-South Cooperation
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization : Pulau Pinang, MY

2017-11-27 to 2017-11-28 | Pathway Towards Improved Water Education Curriculum
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Bioleagues Worldwide: Bangkok, TH

2017-10-11 to 2017-10-12 | Organizing Committee, 2nd World Congress on Pollution Control and Advances in Environmental Engineering
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

World Congress on Pollution Control and Advances in Environmental Engineering: Bangkok, TH

2017-10-11 to 2017-10-12 | Keynote Speaker, Smart Agriculture System for Integrated Food and Water Security Management (World Congress on Pollution Control and Advances in Environmental Engineering)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universitas Brawijaya: Malang, ID

2017-09-14 to 2017-09-15 | Scientific Committee Member, The 2nd International Conference of Water Resources Development and Environmental Protection
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Conference of Water Resources Development and Environmental Protection: Malang, ID

2017-09-14 to 2017-09-15 | Keynote Speaker, Watershed Management in Malaysia (Flooding and Protection) (Water Resources Engineering.Faculty of Engineering,Universitas Brawijaya)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2017-08-13 to 2017-08-18 | Scientific Committee Member, International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) 2017
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization : Langkawi, Kedah, MY

2017-07-10 to 2017-07-11 | Regional Workshop, Building Resilience to Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability to Meet Water Security Challenges
Service
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

River Engineering & Urban Drainage Research Center: Parit Buntar, Pulau Pinang, MY

2017-03-07 to 2017-03-09 | Invited Speaker, Technical Workshop on Urban Stormwater Management (River Engineering & Urban Drainage Research Center)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Teknologi MARA - Kampus Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2017 | Gold Medal, Portable Isothermal Amplification Diagnostics System, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SIC)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Teknologi MARA - Kampus Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2017 | Special Innovation Award, Portable Isothermal Amplification Diagnostics System, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SIC)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Teknologi MARA - Kampus Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2017 | Gold Medal, Eco-friendly and Visible Light Driven Photocatalytic Nanocomposites, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SIC)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Teknologi MARA - Kampus Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2017 | Gold Medal, Natural Clay Derived Water Purification Technology, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SIC)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Teknologi MARA - Kampus Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2017 | Gold Medal, New Emerging Hydroponic System, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SIC)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Teknologi MARA - Kampus Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2017 | Silver Medal, Sustainable Urban Green Space Management Practice, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SIC)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Teknologi MARA - Kampus Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2017 | Bronze Medal, Environmental Friendly Modified Chitosan Beads for Textile Dye Wastewater Treatment, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SIC)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation: Putrajaya, MY

2017 | National Young Scientist Award, 2017, National, National Innovation and Creative Economy Expo
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Federation of Inventors' Associations: London, GB

2017 | Gold Prize, Natural Clay Derived Water Purification Technology, The 4th International Young Inventor Award (IYIA)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

International Biographical Centre Cambridge: London, GB

2017 | Honorary Doctorate of Letters
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Department of Education: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2017 | Gold Medal, Portable Isothermal Amplification Diagnostics System, The International Conference and Exposition on Inventions (PECIPTA)
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Science Publishing Group: New York, US

2013-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | Editorial Board Member (American Journal of Chemical Engineering)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Science Publishing Group: New York, US

2013-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | Editorial Board Member (Advances in Materials Journal )
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Science Publishing Group: New York, US

2013-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | Editor (American Journal of Environmental Protection)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Water Resources Engineering. Universitas Brawijaya: Malang, ID

2016-11-30 to 2016-11-30 | Keynote Speaker, Writing a Publishable Scientific Manuscript
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

National Kaohsiung Marine University, Taiwan & LJS Environment, Australia: Kaohsiung, TW

2016-11-06 to 2016-11-10 | Invited Speaker, Annual Conference on the Challenges in Environment Science and Engineering (CESE) 2016
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Civil Engineering and Urban Planning: Xi'an, CN

2016-08-23 to 2016-08-26 | Program Committee Member, 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Urban Planning (CEUP 2016)
Membership
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Civil Engineering and Urban Planning: Beijing, CN

2015-10-21 to 2015-10-23 | Program Committee Member, The 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Membership
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2015 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year of 2015
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2015 | Distinguished Service Award 2015
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2015 | Silver Medal, Novel Research and Innovation Competition (NRIC), Potential of Natural Clay Derived Functionalized Adsorbents for Effective Remediation of Sanitary Landfill Leachate
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Malaysia Sun Hing Wan Fow Association: Ipoh, MY

2014-07-26 to 2014-07-26 | Keynote Speaker, Community Service Seminar, "Institutions of Higher Education in Malaysia"
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Tenaga Nasional: Bukit Tinggi Resort, Pahang, MY

2014-04-04 to 2014-04-06 | Invited Speaker, Writing a Publisable Scientific Manuscript MOHE-LRGS, Colmar Tropicale
Invited position
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Tenaga Nasional: Kajang, Selangor, MY

2014-03-13 to 2014-03-16 | Invited Speaker, Publication Workshop
Invited position
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2014 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year of 2013
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2014 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year of 2012
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2014 | Silver Medal, Novel Research and Innovation Competition (NRIC) 2014, Preparation of eco-friendly activated carbons and biosorbents for the effective remediation of hazardous water pollutants
Distinction
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Marquis Who's Who LLC: Berkeley Heights, NJ, US

2014 | Who's Who in the World Award
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Hubei University Of Science and Technology: Xianning, Hubei, CN

2013-11-20 to 2013-11-22 | Committee, The International Conference on Consumer Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet 2013)
Membership
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Keng Yuen Foo

Civil Engineering and Urban Planning: Wuhan, CN

2013-11-20 to 2013-11-22 | Committee, The 3rd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Membership
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Keng Yuen Foo

Kyoto Universiti: Kyoto, JP

2013-10-29 to 2013-10-31 | Invited Speaker, Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS)
Invited position
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Keng Yuen Foo

International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research World Congress: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2013-09-08 to 2013-09-13 | Local Organizing Committee for Innovation Competition
Membership
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Keng Yuen Foo

Liaoning University: Shenyang, Liaoning, CN

2013-07-20 to 2013-07-21 | Invited Speaker, International Conference on Resources & Environmental Sustainable Development (RESD)
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

River Engineering and Urban Drainage Centre (REDAC): Parit Buntar, Pulau Pinang, MY

2013-02-23 to 2013-02-25 | Invited Speaker, Writing A Publishable Scientific Manuscript
Invited position
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2013 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year of 2011
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2011 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in the Category of Best Research for the year of 2011
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2011 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year of 2010
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2010 | Hall of Fame Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year of 2009
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2007 | Bronze Medal, Novel Research and Innovation Competition (NRIC) 2007, Nanofiltration for the treatment of palm oil mill effluent (POME)
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Minden, Pulau Pinang, MY

2006 | Excellent Award for the Industrial Training Exhibition at Carotech Berhad
Distinction
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Keng Yuen Foo

Funding (26)

Fundamental assessment on the preparation and modification techniques of cellulose nanocrystals for environmental remediation and yield improvement

2021-09 to 2024-08 | Grant
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (Putrajaya, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Integrated assessment of the unique physiochemical properties and functional features of Sacha Inchi Oil

2021-04 to 2022-06 | Contract
Orient Biotech Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Fundamental assessment and performance evaluation of the cellulose nanocrystals integrated magnetic-metal organic framework composites

2021-01 to 2021-12 | Grant
Toray Industries (Japan, JP)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Facile synthesis of cellulose nanocrystals integrated magnetic-metal organic framework (MOF) composites for wastewater remediation

2020-10 to 2022-09 | Grant
Research University Individual (RUI) (Penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Development of a smart nutrient recipe for soilless cultivation system

2020-09 to 2022-08 | Grant
Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) (Putrajaya, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Smart greenhouse hydroponic system to battle food insecurity: Application towards wastewater irrigation practice

2020-07 to 2022-06 | Grant
Research University Individual (RUI) (Penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Preparation of an analytical report on the implementation of the MUCP projects: The Malaysian perspective

2020-02 to 2020-12 | Grant
Malaysia-UNESCO Cooperation Programme (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Metal-organic framework templated synthesis of doped-TIO2 or TIO2-based heterostructures for visible-light promoted photocatalysis

2019-11 to 2021-10 | Grant
HUBERT-CURIEN Partnership (PHC-HIBISCUS) (France, FR)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Simultaneous determination of Xylazine as recreational drug and adulterants of Illicit Drugs

2019-05 to 2021-10 | Grant
Research University Individual (RUI) (Penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Development of eco-friendly nanocomposites for the photocatalytic treatment of contaminated stormwater

2018-02 to 2020-02 | Grant
USM Short Term Grant Scheme (Penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Preparation of new functionalized adsorbents for the innovative remediation of new emerging water pollutants

2018-01 to 2019-01 | Grant
USM Bridging Grant (penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Bioaccumulation of toxic contaminants in the water resources and food crops grown from the polluted urban runoff: A qualitative and quantitative assessment

2016-12 to 2017-12 | Grant
TORAY Science Foundation, Japan (Japan, JP)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Disaster relief and preparedness: Nutritionally-balanced, cost effective, socially acceptable, and sustainable emergency food aid design: A vital strategy for disaster abatement

2015-04 to 2016-03 | Grant
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Flood and flood disaster: Integrated assessment of extreme rainfall-runoff on flood hazard, water quality and microbial variability, and enhancement of standard operating procedures (SOP) for flood disaster awareness: Case study of Sungai Pahang River Basin

2015-04 to 2016-03 | Grant
Trans Disciplinary Research Grant (TRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Health and Safety : Real Time Detection of Bukholderia Pseudomallei and Pathogenic Leptospira spp using a New Portable Amplification Diagnostics System

2015-04 to 2016-03 | Grant
Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Health and safety: Integrated assessment of water quality and microbial variability at the heavily flood affected area in Sungai Pahang river basin

2015-04 to 2016-03 | Grant
Trans Disciplinary Research Grant (TRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Preparation and evaluation of functionalized adsorbents for the effective treatment of pharmaceutical residues and hospital contaminants

2015-03 to 2018-02 | Grant
Research University Individual (RUI) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Development of solar power operated thermoelectric device for isothermal amplification diagnostics

2014-08 to 2017-07 | Grant
Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Preparation of functionalized adsorbents from natural clays by physical, chemical and physio-chemical modifications: A fundamental investigation

2014-07 to 2017-06 | Grant
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Perceptions, environmental engagement and its relationship with the psychological well being in an in-campus ecological wetland among students in USM Engineering Campus

2014-06 to 2016-05 | Grant
USM Short Term Grant Scheme (Penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Development of low cost carbon adsorbents for the remediation of landfill leachate

2014-03 to 2016-03 | Grant
USM Short Term Grant Scheme (Penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Novel technology for eco-friendly bio-retention facilities

2011-08 to 2014-12 | Grant
Long-Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Sustainable wetland design protocol for water quality improvement

2011-08 to 2014-12 | Grant
Long-Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Urban Water Cycle Processes, Management, and Societal Interactions: Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability

2011-08 to 2014-12 | Grant
Long-Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Preparation, characterization and evaluation of agrocultural waste-based mesoporous activated carbons using microwave technology

2010-05 to present | Grant
PostGraduate Research Grant Schem (Penang, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Development of isothermal amplification diagnostics using nano-colourimatric detection for S.typhi and S.paratyphi A

Grant
Research University Cluster (RUC) (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
Source: Self-asserted source
Keng Yuen Foo

Peer review (1 review for 1 publication/grant)

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