College of Engineering Academic Staff Profile Full Name Staff ID/No. Contact No Department Academic Qualifications Bachelor (Hons.) (Science with Education) – 1998 Position No Duration Position Employer Working Experience Taught in UNITEN Professional
1. Institute Kimia Malaysia. Member since 2004 2. Persatuan Kimia Analysis Malaysia. Member since 2000.
3. External examiner for Chemistry Exam paper in Segi College since 2003. 4. External Reviewer for international journal of Food and Chemical
5. External Reviewer for international journal of Food Chemistry, Elservier. 6. External Reviewer for international journal of Environment Analytical
7. External Examiner for UM Master Degree of Chan Chun Foong
(SGR040075). Title: Optimization of solid-phase microextraction for the determination of organophosphorus and organochlorine pesticide residues in natural water with aquaculture activities. Oct 2009.
8. External examiner for UM Master Degree of Elizabeth Fong Yew Mei
(SGR070078). Title: Application of Solid-phase microextraction for the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hyrocarbons in Hyophila Involuta as a natural Biosensor. Sept 2010
9. Internal Examiner for Master of Industrial Science Degree (Structure A) :
Student: Nur Yasumira Bt. Abd. Azmi (SS20491). Title: Development of molecularly imprinted polymer for removal of endocrine disrupting compoungs (17β-Estradiol) from wasterwater. August 2010
10. Reviewer for Uniten COE Research Bulletin since 2006.
Research
1. Trace analysis of organic by GC and LC. Dr. Chai Mee Kin, Dr. Asha
(any ongoing
Kumari, Prof. Dr. Tan Guan Huat. - MTSF(2006 – 2009)
/ completed
2. Conversion of industrial red gypsum waste into glaze. AP. Dr. Rose Aini, Dr.
research
Chai Mee Kin, AP. Dr. Lee Fai Tsen, -IRPA J5100 10085 (2004-2006).
project)
3. A novel microwave mediated hydrophobically modified chitosan
nanoparticles as molecularly imprinted polymer matrix for removal of Estrogenic Pollutants from Contaminated Wastewater. AP. Dr. Saifuddin, Dr. Chai Mee Kin, Dr. Chua Kok Hua.- E-Science 03-02-03-SF0105 (2007- 2009).
4. The Extraction of silica and alumina from coal fly ash using
microwave irradiation for the synthesis of zeolites. AP. Dr. Rose Aini, Dr.
Chai Mee Kin. Dr. Zainab Ramli.-Escience 03-02-02-SF0139 (2008- 2010).
5. Rapid synthesis of carbon nanotubes by microwave irradiation and its
application in lipase immobilization for enzyme mediated synthesis of epoxidized fatty acid esters from waste cooking oil. AP. Dr. Saifuddin, Dr. Chai Mee Kin, Mr. Kumaran.- EScience: 02-02-03-SF0193 (2010 – 2012)
6. To Study the Chemical Reactions and the Relationships Between the
Parameters to the Physicochemical Properties of the Target Compunds in dispersive Liquid-LiquidMicroextraction- Dr. Chai Mee Kin, AP. Dr. Saifuddin. - FRGS (2010-2012)
7. Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Immobilized With
Lipase Enzyme. AP. Dr. Saifuddin, Dr. Chai Mee Kin - FRGS (2010-2012)
8. Method development on the analysis of pesticides in food samples using
dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction. Dr. Chai Mee Kin. AP. Dr. Saifuddin. -UnitenResearchFund J510050308. (2010 – 2012).
Consultancy (any ongoing / completed project) Publications International Book Chapter:
1. Guan-Huat Tan and Mee-Kin Chai. Chapter 2. Title: Sample
Preparation in the Analysis of Pesticides Residue in Food by Chromatographic Techniques. Book title: Pesticide- strategies for Pesticides Analysis. INTECH. Open Access Publisher. 2011. 32. (ISBN 978-953-307-460-3) International Journals :
1. Chai, M.K., Tan, G.H. Headspace solid phase microextraction for the
evaluation of pesticide residue contents in cucumber and strawberry after washing treatment. Food Chemistry 123 (2010) 760-764.
2. Chai, M.K., Tan, G.H. Comparison of headspace single-drop
microextraction with solid-phase microextraction and solid-phase extraction for the determination of eight organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticide residues in food matrices. Journal of Chromatographic Science. Vol 47, No 8, Sept 2009. Pg 694-699.
3. Chai, M.K., Tan, G.H. Validation of a headspace solid-phase
microextraction with an internalstandard method for the determination of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables. 2009. Food Chemistry 117 (2009) 561-567.
4. MeeKin Chai, Guanhuat Tan, Asha Lal. Optimization of headspace
solid phase microextraction for the determination of pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits. 2008. The International Journal of Analytical Sciences. Vol 24, No. 2, Pg 273-276.
5. Asha Lal, Guanhuat Tan, Meekin Chai, Multiresidue analysis of
pesticide in fruits and vegetables using solid-phase extraction and gas chromatographic method. 2008. The International Journal of Analytical Science. Vol 24, No. 2, Pg 231-236.
International Conferences : 1. Chai Mee Kin & Tan Guan Huat “ Validation of a headspace solid-
phase microextraction procedure with gas chromatography-electron capture detection of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables. Presented by Tan Guan Huat on 13th Asian Chemical Congress (13 ACC): Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. 14-16th Sept 2009. Shanghai, China.
2. Chai Mee Kin & Tan Guan Huat “Headspace solid-phase
microextraction applied to the analysis of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides in fruits and vegetables. 10th Asian Conference on Analytical Sciences (ASIANALYSIS X) on 11-13 August 2009. PWTC. KL.
3. Chai Mee Kin & Tan Guan Huat. Application of headspace single-
microextraction and solid-phase extraction for the determination of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables. 2nd International conference on Science and technology. 12-13th Dec 2008. UiTM, Pulau Pinang.
4. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat. Comparison of different types of
coating in headspace solid-phase microextration for the analysis of pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits. 12th Asian Chemical Congress
Environmental and Green Chemistry (EGC), Institut Kimia Malaysia, 23-25 Ogos 2007. Putra World Trade Centre, KL.
5. Rose aini Kamarudin, Chai Mee Kin, Lee Fai Tsen. The chemical
analysis and potential application of an industrial waste material from a local paint factory. 2002. International conference & Exhibition on pure and applied chemistry. Bangkok, Thailand.
National Journals :
1. Chai Mee Kin and Tan Guan Huat. Comparison of different types
of coating in headspace solid-phase microextration for the analysis of pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits. 2008. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Science. Vol 12(2). 444-450.
2. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat and Asha Kumari. Application of
solid-phase microextraction for the determination of pesticides in vegetables samples by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector. 2008. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Science, Vol 12, No 1, Pg 1-9.
3. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat and Asha Kumari. Headspace solid-
phase microextraction in combination with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for the rapid screening of pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits. 2007. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry. Vol 9, No. 1, Pg 018-023.
4. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat and Asha Kumari. Method
development of determination of pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits by using solid-phase microextraction. 2006. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry. Vol 8, No. 1, Pg 067-071.
5. Asha Kumari, Tan Guan Huat and Chai Mee Kin. Simultaneous
determination of diazinon, malathion and quinalphos pesticide formulations by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector. 2006. Malaysian Journal of Science. Vol 25, No. 2, Pg 131-138.
6. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat and Asha Kumari. Determination of
active ingredients in pesticide formulation by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector. 2005. Malaysian Journal of Science. Vol 24, No. 2, Pg 59-63.
7. Asha Kumari, Tan Guan Huat, Chai Mee Kin. Determination of
quinalphos and endosulfan pesticide formulation by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. 2005. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Science. Vol 9, No. 1 & 2, Pg 28-33.
8. Chai Mee Kin, Rose Aini Kamaruddin and Lee Fai Tsen. The
chemical identification of red gypsum and its potential application as a glazing agent. 2003. Journal of Solid State Science & Technology Letters. Vol 10, No. 2, Pg 92-98.
9. Ibrahim Hussein, Chai Mee Kin, Abdul Rahman Hamdan, Ban
Kean Nam, Mohd Zamri Yusoff, Mohd Hariffin Bosrooh. Evaporative Cooling Potentials in Malaysia. 2002. Mechanical & aerospace Engineering. Edited by M. M. H. M. Ahmad, W. Asrar & Y. A. Khalid. Pg 303-308.
10. Chai Mee Kin, Asiah Hussain dan Zainab Ramli. Penentuan
kapasiti dan jenis penjerapan zeolit asli terhadap bahan pencelup sintetik. 2001. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Science. Vol 7, No. 1, Pg 69-79.
11. Zainab Ramli, Asiah Hussain dan Chai Mee Kin. Pencirian dan
kajian permukaan zeolit asli dan zeolit asli yang diubahsuai sebagai bahan penjerap pewarna. 1999. Jurnal Teknologi. No. 31. Pg 39-52. National Conferences:
1. Chai Mee Kin & Tan Guan Huat. Evaluation of domestic washing
on pesticide residues in food samples by headspace solid-phase microextraction technique Present research paper at 16th Malaysian Chemical Congress 2010 at PWTC, KL. Organised by Institut Kimia Malaysia. 12-14 Oct 2010.
2. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat, Asha Kumari. Application of Solid
Phase Microextraction for the determination of Pesticides in Vegetables Samples by Gas Chromatography with an Electron Capture Detector. Simposium Kimia Analsysis Malaysia (SKAM18), 12-14 September 2005 Hotel Hyatt Regency, Johor Bharu, Johor.
3. Tan Guan Huat, Asha Kumari, Chai Mee Kin. “ Multiresidue Analysis
of Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables using Solid Phase Extraction and Gas Chromatography with an Electron Capture Detector. Simposium Kimia Analsysis Malaysia (SKAM18), 12-14 September 2005 Hotel Hyatt Regency, Johor Bharu, Johor.
4. Asha Kumari, Chai Mee Kin & Tan Guan Huat. Simultaneous
determination of diazinon, malathion and quinalphos pesticide formulations by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector. The Malaysia Science & Technology Congress (MSTC). 5-7 Oct 2004. Palace of Golden Horses Resort, KL.
5. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat & Asha Kumari. Determination of
active ingredients in pesticide formulations by gas chromatography with an electron capture detector. Simposium Kimia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM17). 24-26 August 2004. Swiss Garden Resort, Kuantan, Pahang.
6. Asha Kumari, Tan Guan Huat & Chai Mee Kin. Determination of
chromatography – mass spectrometry” Simposium Kimia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM17). 24-26 August 2004. Swiss Garden Resort, Kuantan, Pahang.
7. Chai Mee Kin, Rose Aini Kamaruddin & Lee Fai Tsen. Fly ash from
Kapar Power Station – Its Characterization and Potential Application. The XX Reginal Conference on Solid State Science and Technology. (MASS 2003). 12-14 Dec 2003. The Orient Star Resort, Lumut, Perak.
8. Chai Mee Kin, Rose Aini Kamaruddin and Lee Fai Tsen. Chemical
Composition of a red Gypsum sample from a TiO2 landfill. 2001, Malaysia Chemical Conference. Penang.
9. Chai Mee Kin, Asiah Hussain, Zainab Ramli. Parameter yang
Mempengaruhi Penjerapan Zeolit Mordenit Asli terhadap Bahan Pencelup Sintetik Bes. 2001. Malaysia Science and Technology Congress (MSTC 2001), Melaka.
10. Chai Mee Kin, Asiah Hussain, Zainab Ramli. Pengubahsuaian dan
Pencirian Zeolit Mordenit Asli sebagai Bahan Penjerap terhadap Bahan Pencelup Sintetik Bes. 2001. Simposium Kimia Analisis Malaysia / Regional Analytical Science Symposium (SKAM 14/RASS). Melaka.
UNITEN Conferences :
1. Livien Khor & Chai Mee Kin. Recent advances in the multiresidue
analysis of pesticides. SCOReD 2010 at Uniten. Organised by COGS, Uniten. 13 Oct 2010.
2. Chai Mee Kin and Tan Guan Huat. Application of Headspace Solvent
Microextration in a Single Drop for the Determination of Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables. SCOReD 2008, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN).
3. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat and Asha Kumari. Optimization of
headspace solid-phase phase microextraction for the determination of pesticide by GC Analysis. SCORed 2007 (Student conference on Research and Development). Vol 1, page 708-716.
4. Chai Mee Kin, Tan Guan Huat and Asha Kumari, "Solid-Phase
Microextraction - Gas Chromatography with an Electron Capture Detector: A Fast and Simple screening Method for the Assessment of Pesticides in Vegetables." SCOReD, 5-7 December 2005, COIT UNITEN.
COE Bulletin:
1. Chai Mee Kin and Tan Guan Huat. Solid-phase microextraction:
rapid analysis of pesticide residue in vegetables and fruits. 2007. COE Research Bulletin. Vol 4, No. 1 & 2. Pg 3.
1. COE outstanding teaching award – 10 March 2010.
2. Bronze Medal in the category of fundamental research, 2006, UM Ekspo
3. Best poster presenter, Universiti Malaya Graduate event 2005
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