Dr. Low Siew Chun
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Dr. Low Siew Chun

Research Scientist
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Membrane Separation from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

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Biography

Dr. Low Siew Chun is currently working as Senior Lecturer at School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She has completed her Ph.D. in Membrane Separation from same University. She is associate member of Institute of Chemical Engineering U.K, member of Board of Engineers, Malaysia, American Chemical Society (ACS), and Director of student activity at Malaysia International Chemical Science Chapter, ACS, and member of Water Watch Penang. She also completed number of research projects as principal investigator and co-researcher funded by different agencies. She has published 33 research articles in international journals as well as 23 conference papers and 3 book chapters contributed as author/co-author. She has supervised 4 graduate and postgraduate students. Currently she is supervising 10 postgraduate students. She is also acting as reviewer for 8 journals.

Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
100%
Membrane Separation Technology
62%
Wastewater Treatment
90%
Biosensor
75%
Heavy Metal Removal
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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0
Chapters
0
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Selected Publications

  1. Jawad, Z.A., A.L. Ahmad, S.C. Low, T.L. Chew and S.H.S. Zein, 2015. Influence of solvent exchange time on mixed matrix membrane separation performance for CO2/N2 and a kinetic sorption study. J. Membr. Sci., 476: 590-601.
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  2. Jawad, Z.A., A.L. Ahmad, S.C. Low and S.H.S. Zein, 2015. Incorporation of inorganic carbon nanotubes fillers into the CA polymeric matrix for improvement in CO2/N2 separation. Curr. Nanosci., 11: 69-79.
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  3. Azmi, N.A., Q.H. Ng and S.C. Low, 2015. Ultrafiltration of aquatic humic substances through magnetically responsive polysulfone membranes. J. Applied Polym. Sci., Vol. 132, No. 21. 10.1002/app.41874.
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  4. Ngang, H.P., A.L. Ahmad, S.C. Low and B.S. Ooi, 2014. The influence of PEG additive on the morphology of PVDF ultrafiltration membranes and its antifouling properties towards proteins separation. Jurnal Teknologi, 70: 23-27.
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  5. Ng, Q.H., J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, B.S. Ooi and S.C. Low, 2014. Enhance the colloidal stability of magnetite nanoparticles using poly(sodium 4-styrene sulfonate) stabilizers. Applied Mech. Mater., 625: 168-171.
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  6. Ng, Q.H., J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, B.S. Ooi and S.C. Low, 2014. Efficacy evaluation of the antifouling magnetite-PES composite membrane through QCM-D and magnetophoretic filtration performances. Sep. Purif. Technol., 132: 138-148.
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  7. Lim, J., S.P. Yeap, C.H. Leow, P.Y. Toh and S.C. Low, 2014. Magnetophoresis of iron oxide nanoparticles at low field gradient: The role of shape anisotropy. J. Colloid Interface Sci., 421: 170-177.
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  8. Lim, J., S.P. Yeap and S.C. Low, 2014. Challenges associated to magnetic separation of nanomaterials at low field gradient. Sep. Purif. Technol., 123: 171-174.
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  9. Erniza, M.J.J. and S.C. Low, 2014. Chromium (III) removal by epoxy-cross-linked polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane. Jurnal Teknologi, 70: 19-22.
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  10. Ahmad, A.L., Z.A. Jawad, S.C. Low and S.H.S. Zein, 2014. A cellulose acetate/multi-walled carbon nanotube mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation. J. Membr. Sci., 451: 55-66.
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  11. Ahmad, A.L., N. Ideris, O.B. Seng, L.S. Chun and A. Ismail, 2014. Influence of the physicochemical environment on membrane-protein binding: Investigation using a fabricated PVDF membrane. J. Polym. Eng., (In Press). 10.1515/polyeng-2013-0228.
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  12. Ahmad, A.L., N. Ideris, B.S. Ooi, S.C. Low and A. Ismail, 2014. Influence of polymer concentration on PVDF membrane fabrication for immunoassay analysis. J. Applied Sci., 14: 1299-1303.
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  13. Low, S.C., R. Shaimi, Y. Thandaithabany, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad and A. Ismail, 2013. Electrophoretic interactions between nitrocellulose membranes and proteins: Biointerface analysis and protein adhesion properties. Colloids Surf. B: Biointerfaces, 110: 248-253.
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  14. Lim, J., S.P. Yeap, H.X. Che and S.C. Low, 2013. Characterization of magnetic nanoparticle by dynamic light scattering. Nanoscale Res. Lett., Vol. 8. 10.1186/1556-276X-8-381.
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  15. Ahmad, A.L., Z.A. Jawad, S.C. Low and S.H.S. Zein, 2013. The functionalization of beta-cyclodextrins on multi walled carbon nanotubes: Effects of the dispersant and non aqueous media. Curr. Nanosci., 9: 93-102.
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  16. Yeap, S.P., P.Y. Toh, A.L. Ahmad, S.C. Low, S.A. Majetich and J. Lim, 2012. Colloidal stability and magnetophoresis of gold-coated iron oxide nanorods in biological media. J. Phys. Chem. C, 116: 22561-22569.
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  17. Roswani, S., A.L. Ahmad and S.C. Low, 2012. Investigating membrane materials and morphology for development of lateral flow biosensor. J. Applied Membr. Sci. Technol., 15: 1-6.
  18. Ngang, H.P., A.L. Ahmad, S.C. Low and B.S. Ooi, 2012. Preparation of mixed-matrix membranes for micellar enhanced ultrafiltration based on response surface methodology. Desalination, 293: 7-20.
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  19. Low, S.C., A.L. Ahmad, N. Ideris and Q.H. Ng, 2012. Interaction of isothermal phase inversion and membrane formulation for pathogens detection in water. Bioresour. Technol., 113: 219-224.
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  20. Atiah, A.N., Q.H. Ng, A.L. Ahmad and S.C. Low, 2012. Development of magnetite nano-compostie membrane for membrane defouling. J. Applied Membr. Sci. Technol., 15: 15-20.
  21. Ahmad, A.L., Z.A. Jawad, S.C. Low and S.H.S. Zein, 2012. Prospect of mixed matrix membrane towards CO2 separation. J. Membr. Sci. Technol., Vol. 2. 10.4172/2155-9589.1000e110.
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  22. Ahmad, A.L., Z.A. Jawad, S.C. Low and S.H.S. Zein, 2012. Influence of solvent exchange drying method on mixed matrix membrane for gas separation. J. Applied Membr. Sci. Technol., 16: 1-7.
  23. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.A. Shukor and A. Ismail, 2012. Investigating membrane morphology and quantity of immobilized protein for the development of lateral flow immunoassay. J. Immunoassay Immunochem., 33: 48-58.
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  24. Ahmad, A.L., N. Ideris, B.S. Ooi, S.C. Low and A. Ismail, 2012. Synthesis of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) membranes for protein binding: Effect of casting thickness. J. Applied Polym. Sci., 128: 3438-3445.
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  25. Ahmad, A.L., N. Ideris, B.S. Ooi, S.C. Low and A. Ismail, 2011. Morphology and polymorph study of a Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) membrane for protein binding: Effect of the dissolving temperature. Desalination, 278: 318-324.
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  26. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.A. Shukor, W.J.N. Fernando and A. Ismail, 2010. Hindered diffusion in lateral flow nitrocellulose membrane: Experimental and modeling studies. J. Membr. Sci., 357: 178-184.
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  27. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.R. Abd Shukor, A. Ismail and A.R. Sunarti, 2009. Development of lateral flow membranes for immunoassay separation. Desalination Water Treat., 5: 99-105.
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  28. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.R. Abd Shukor and A. Ismail, 2009. Optimization of membrane formulation and process variables via crossed-design concept in Design of Experimental (DOE). Sep. Sci. Technol., 44: 2870-2893.
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  29. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.A. Shukor and A. Ismail, 2009. Optimization of membrane performance by thermal-mechanical stretching process using Responses Surface Methodology (RSM). Sep. Purif. Technol., 66: 177-186.
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  30. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.A. Shukor and A. Ismail, 2009. Morphological and thermal-mechanical stretching properties on polymeric lateral flow nitrocellulose membrane. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 48: 3417-3424.
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  31. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.R.A. Shukor and A. Ismail, 2008. Synthesis and characterization of polymeric nitrocellulose membranes: Influence of additives and pore formers on the membrane morphology. J. Applied Polym. Sci., 108: 2550-2557.
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  32. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low, S.R. Abd. Shukor and A. Ismail, 2007. Preparation and characterization of various membrane morphologies for lateral flow immunoassay development. J. Applied Membr. Sci. Technol., 5: 23-29.
  33. Ahmad, A.L., S.C. Low and S.R. Abd. Shukor, 2007. Effects of membrane cast thickness on controlling the macrovoid structure in lateral flow nitrocellulose membrane and determination of its characteristics. Scripta Materialia, 57: 743-746.
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