The Center for Postgraduate Studies and Research congratulates Chew Zheng Ting, Hoy Zheng Xuan, and Assist. Prof. Ts. Dr. Vincent Woon Kok Sin from XMUM School of Energy and Chemical Engineering for their recent publication in Process Safety and Environmental Protection, an SCI Q1 journal with a latest impact factor of 6.158.
Chew Zheng Ting, the first author of the article, is a Class of 2021 alumnus from XMUM, while the second author, Hoy Zheng Xuan is currently a master's student at XMUM under the supervision of Dr. Vincent Woon Kok Sin, the paper’s corresponding author. Dr. Peng Yien Liew from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia also participated in the research.
Entitled“Integrating Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Waste Policy Targets to Identify Optimal Waste Treatment Configurations via Carbon Emission Pinch Analysis”, the paper applies two approaches to either optimize waste treatment system configurations while considering greenhouse gas reduction and waste policy targets or identify the maximum possible national greenhouse gas reduction based on a waste treatment system configuration. This study provides optimal solutions for waste treatment systems integrated with greenhouse gas reduction and waste policy targets for a more circular municipal solid waste management in countries facing the waste disposal dilemma.
The article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2022.02.060
| Chew Zheng Ting: “I am extremely grateful to have Dr. Vincent Woon for his suggestions, guidance, and enormous patience throughout the research. Although new to Carbon Emission Pinch Analysis (CEPA), Dr. Vincent Woon has guided me well throughout the research. Credit should also be given to all my senior buddies and research partners who have been supportive and made significant contribution to the writing of this paper. It is hoped that this research paper can provide a methodological reference for policymakers to plan the future development of waste treatment facilities while quantifying the sectoral carbon emission reduction in the country." |
| Hoy Zheng Xuan: “There were challenges faced when revising this paper, but it was a great experience to hone my writing skills. I am thankful to the project supervisors, Dr. Vincent Woon and Dr. Liew, for their dedicated support and guidance. I am also grateful for my research partner for providing insightful advice.” |
| Ts. Dr. Vincent Woon is an Assistant Professor at XMUM School of Energy and Chemical Engineering. With 10-year academic and industry experience in environmental management and green city planning, his research interests include carbon footprint analysis, life cycle assessment, recycling of solid waste, green township and building development, and energy optimization. Since joining XMUM, he received several international awards, including the YSEALI Academy Seminar Fellowship by the US Department of State, CrossCulture Programme Fellowship by the German Federal Foreign Office, and First Prize of the Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development by the Global Development Network. He is also a Professional Technologist with the Malaysia Board of Technologists and a GreenRE Accredited Professional of Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia. |
