Su Shiung Lam
Also known as: Lam Su Shiung, Lam SuShiung, SuShiung Lam, Can Lam
University Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, University of Cambridge
0000-0002-5318-1760
About
Lam is a tenured Professor in the Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Malaysia. Prior to his professorship, he earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge and has since developed an academic career characterized by innovation, international collaboration, and leadership in chemical and environmental engineering.
With a career spanning over 12 years in academia and research, Lam is recognized for his work in thermochemical technologies, particularly in pyrolysis, microwave heating, waste valorisation, and biomass refinery. Lam has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles in his main research areas. He has secured over 43 research grants and has developed patented technologies that have been successfully commercialized through a startup with his colleagues, Moment Alpha Sdn Bhd. His academic leadership extends beyond research, having led the strategic expansion of international programs at UMT, resulting in significant growth in student mobility and global partnerships. He currently holds visiting and adjunct professorships across Asia and Canada, and is a Fellow of the International Association for Carbon Capture.
Employment
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University Malaysia Terengganu Professor2020 - Present
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Associate Professor2017 - 2020
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Associate Fellow2013 - Present
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Senior Lecturer2013 - 2017
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University of Cambridge Research Associate2012 - Present
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Senior Lecturer2012 - 2013
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Lecturer2012 - 2012
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University of Cambridge Tutor for Supervision2009 - 2011
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Academic Fellow2006 - 2012
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Tutor/Demonstrator2005 - 2006
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Graduate Research Assistant2005 - 2006
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Research Assistant2004 - 2005
Education
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University of Cambridge PhD in Chemical Engineering2009 - 2012
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University of Cambridge CPGS (Chemical Engineering)2008 - 2009
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu MSc in Environmental Engineering2005 - 2007
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu BTech in Environmental Technology2000 - 2004
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (232)
- Hierarchical surface energy alignment in bio-oil–infused ionic liquids for enhanced lubrication Save
- One-step microwave pyrolysis of sago bark waste for rapid pyrolytic oil production: a response surface methodology approach Save
- Aging enhancement and synergistic effect on toxicity to soil fauna by polystyrene microplastics-tetrabromobisphenol A toxicity exposure Save
- Proactive detection, prediction, and control of instabilities in anaerobic digestion systems Save
- Influence of wavelength-specific light on growth, chlorophyll synthesis, fatty acid, and carbohydrate production in Chlorella sorokiniana Save
- Pyrolysis recovery and product distribution of shrimp shell waste: Insights from thermogravimetric-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and pyrolysis–gas chromatography/mass spectrometry characterization Save
- A novel synergy remediation of solubilization adsorption coupled with oxidation by cyclodextrin-magnetic biochar assisted persulfate for benzo(a)pyrene-contaminated soil Save
- A comprehensive review of advancements and challenges in hydrogen production from thermochemical and biological conversion of food waste: The path forward Save
- From CO₂ to electrodes: A life cycle assessment of microalgal biochar for graphite substitution Save
- Optimization of photo-fermentation bio-hydrogen production from corncob via genetic algorithm optimized neural network and response surface method model Save