Biography
Dr. Chew Sook Chin is a lecturer at the China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen University Malaysia. Her PhD research focused on the nutritional biochemistry and refining of a novel edible plant oil – kenaf seed oil, with applications in functional product development. Her current research focuses on harnessing microalgae and marine-derived bioactives for sustainable functional product development, with applications in cosmeceuticals, biomedicine, and carbon capture. She has actively published in peer-reviewed journals, presented her research at conferences, and served as a reviewer for academic journals. Driven by a passion for inspiring the next generation, Dr. Chew is dedicated to helping students build the skills and knowledge essential for success both in university and beyond. She believes that academic knowledge and qualifications alone are not enough to stand out; students must also cultivate critical soft skills to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Research Interest
- Marine Microalgae
- Marine Natural Product
- Cosmetic Science
- Fats and Oils Technology
- Nanotechnology and Microencapsulation
- Nutritional Biochemistry
Educational Background
- PhD in Science – UCSI University, 2018
- BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Nutrition – UCSI University, 2014
Working Experience
Lecturer – China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen University Malaysia (2024 to Present)
Head of Division (Science) – School of Foundation Studies, Xiamen University Malaysia (2023 to 2024)
Lecturer – School of Foundation Studies, Xiamen University Malaysia (2018 to 2024)
Teaching Assistant – Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University (2015 to 2018)
Research Assistant – Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University (2014)
Research Experience
Principal Investigator - Regulation of antioxidant defense and bioactive compounds adaptation in marine diatoms under ultraviolet radiation stress. MEL-CAMS Special Internal Program (2025 to 2027)
Co-Researcher - Assessment of mechanical properties, antioxidant and cell toxicity of microalgae-based hydrogel. Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (XMUMRF) (2025 to 2027)
Principal Investigator - Assessment of antioxidant and photoprotective potential of microalgae species for cosmeceutical application. Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (XMUMRF) (2024 to 2027)
Representative Publications
Article in Journals
Ali, M. A., Chew, S. C., Nyam, K.L., & Aryusuk, K. 2025. Green extraction technologies, antioxidant mechanisms and therapeutic potentials of gamma-oryzanol. Food Reviews International, 1-37.
Chew, S. C., & Nyam, K.L. 2025. Black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora): A source of functional ingredient for food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. Food Chemistry Advances, 7, 100980.
Chu, C. C., Chew, S. C., & Nyam, K. L. 2025. Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-pectin fabricated nanoemulsion for ethylhexyl triazone topical delivery. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1321, 140199.
Kaseke, T., Chew, S. C., Magangana, T. P., & Fawole, O. A. 2025. Elucidating the microencapsulation of bioactives from pomegranate fruit wastes for enhanced stability, controlled release, biological activity, and application. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 18, 4222-4250.
Chew, S.C., How, Y. H., Chang, L. S., Tan, C. H., Chuo, K. M. J., Wong, S. Y. W., & Nyam, K. L. 2024. The impact of cooking methods on the physical, sensory, and nutritional quality of fish. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 38, 101061.
Chew, S. C., How, Y. H., Azizul Hasan, Z. A., & Chu, C. C. 2024. Recovery of bioactive compounds from oil palm waste using green extraction techniques and its applications. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59, 8101-8113.
Chew, L. Y., Teng, S. K., Neo, Y. P., Sim, Y. Y., & Chew, S. C. 2024. The potential of Roselle plant in industrial applications: A promising source of functional compounds. Journal of Oleo Science. 73, 275-292.
Gharsallah, K., Rezig, L., Rajoka, M. S. R., Mehwish, H. M., Ali, M. A., & Chew, S. C. 2023. Moringa oleifera: Processing, characterization, and industrial application. South African Journal of Botany. 160, 180-193.
Chu, C. C., Chew, S. C., Liew, W. C., & Nyam, K. L. 2023. Vitamin E: Multi-functional ingredient for health enhancement and food preservation. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 17, 6144-6156.
Amin, M. A., Ali, M. A., Alam, M. S., Nahar, A., & Chew, S. C. 2023. Oxidative degradation of sunflower oil blended with roasted sesame oil during heating at frying temperature. Grain & Oil Science and Technology, 6, 34-42.
Ali, M. A., Chew, S. C., & Fadzilah, A. A. M. 2023. Contribution of endogenous minor components to oxidative stability of rice bran oil. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 17, 187-210.
Ali, M. A., & Chew, S. C. 2023. Efficacy of exogenous natural antioxidants in stability of polyunsaturated oils under frying temperature. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 17, 408-429.
Chew, S. C., & Ali, M. A. 2021. Recent advances in ultrasound technology applications of vegetable oil refining. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 116, 468-479.
Chu, C. C., Chew, S. C., & Nyam, K. L. 2021. Recent advances in cosmeceutical application of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) leaves and seeds. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 127, 99-113.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., Tan, C. H., & Nyam, K. L. 2020. In-vitro bioaccessibility of spray dried refined kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) seed oil applied in coffee drink. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 57, 2507-2515.
Chew, S. C. 2020. Cold-pressed rapeseed (Brassica napus) oil: Chemistry and functionality. Food Research International, 131, 108997.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. H., Pui, L. P., Chong, P. N., Gunasekaran, B., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2019. Encapsulation technologies: A tool for functional foods development. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8, 154-160.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2019. Oxidative stability of crude and refined kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed oil during accelerated storage. Sains Malaysiana, 48, 329-335.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2018. Effect of gum arabic, β-cyclodextrin and sodium caseinate as encapsulating agent on the oxidative stability and anti-oxidant stabilities of spray-dried kenaf seed oil. Journal of Food Science, 83, 2288-94.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2018. Microencapsulation of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed oil by spray drying using β-cyclodextrin/gum arabic/sodium caseinate. Journal of Food Engineering, 237, 78-85.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2018. In-vitro digestion of refined kenaf seed oil microencapsulated in β-cyclodextrin/gum arabic/sodium caseinate by spray drying. Journal of Food Engineering, 225, 34-41.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., Lai, O. M., & Nyam, K. L. 2018. Changes in 3-MCPD esters, glycidyl esters, bioactive compounds and oxidation indexes during kenaf seed oil refining. Food Science and Biotechnology, 27, 905-914.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2017. Optimization of degumming parameters in chemical refining process to reduce phosphorus contents in kenaf seed oil. Separation and Purification Technology, 188, 379-385.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2017. Optimization of bleaching parameters in refining process of kenaf seed oil with a central composite design model. Journal of Food Science, 82, 1622-1630.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2017. Application of response surface methodology for optimizing the deodorization parameters in chemical refining of kenaf seed oil. Separation and Purification Technology, 184, 144-151.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2017. Optimization of neutralization parameters in chemical refining of kenaf seed oil by response surface methodology. Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 742-750.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., & Nyam, K. L. 2017. Comparative study of crude and refined kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) seed oil during accelerated storage. Food Science and Biotechnology, 26(1), 63-69.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., Long, K., & Nyam, K. L. 2016. Effect of chemical refining on the quality of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) seed oil. Industrial Crops and Products, 89, 59-65.
Chew, S. C., & Nyam, K. L. 2016. Oxidative stability of microencapsulated kenaf seed oil using co-extrusion technology. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 93(4), 607-615.
Chew, S. C., & Nyam, K. L. 2016. Microencapsulation of kenaf seed oil by co-extrusion technology. Journal of Food Engineering, 175, 43-50.
Chew, S. C., Tan, C. P., Long, K., & Nyam, K. L. 2015. In-vitro evaluation of kenaf seed oil in chitosan coated-high methoxyl pectin-alginate microcapsules. Industrial Crops and Products, 76, 230-236.
Book Chapters
Chew, S. C., & Teng, S. K. 2021. Bioactive phytochemicals from rice bran oil processing by-products. In Ramadan, M. F., Bioactive Phytochemicals from Vegetable Oil and Oilseed Processing By-products. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63961-7_5-1
Chew, S. C., Teng, S. K., & Nyam, K. L. 2020. Nanotechnologies in Food Microbiology: Overview, Recent Development, and Challenges. In Dhull, S. B., Chawla, P., Kaushik, R., Nanotechnological Approaches in Food Microbiology. Floride: CRC Press, pp 311-329 (ISBN: 9780367359447).
Chew, S. C. 2020. Cold pressed rapeseed (Brassica napus) oil. In Ramadan, M. F., Cold Pressed Oils: Green Technology, Bioactive Compounds, Functionality, and Applications. Elsevier Inc, pp 65-80 (ISBN: 9780128181881).
Chew, S. C., & Nyam, K. L. 2019. Refining of Edible Oils. In Galanakis, C. M., Lipids and Edible Oils: Properties, Processing and Applications. Elsevier Inc, pp 213-241 (ISBN: 9780128171059).
Chew, S. C., & Nyam, K. L. 2019. Kenaf Seed Oil: Chemistry and Functionality. In Ramadan, M. F., Fruits Oils: Chemistry and Functionality. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, pp 451-494 (ISBN: 978-3-030-12472-4).
Honors / Awards
World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University – 2023 to 2024
Bronze, Winner at the Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition (IIDEX 2021). The Edible Orange Peel Spoon & Juiceticide: Drinkable Natural Ginger-Lemon Pesticide.
Silver, Winner at the International Conference and Exhibitions on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA 2017). Kenaf Oil: A Potential New Source of Edible Oil.
First Prize Winner of Postgraduate Research Paper Competition (Poster), MIFT 10th National Food Science & Technology Competition (March 17-18, 2017).
Third Prize Winner of Poster Competition (Postgraduate Category), 4th Applied Science Week, UCSI University (July 21-22, 2016).
UCSI University Trust Graduate Assistantship (May 2015 - April 2018)
UCSI Prestige Scholarship Award (2015)
First Class Honours in B.Sc. (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (2014)
Second Prize Winner of Food Bowl Quiz, 3rd Applied Science Week, UCSI University, Malaysia (March 13-14, 2014).
UCSI University Trust Scholarship Award (Sept 2011 - Aug 2014)
Prospective PhD/ EdD/ MPhil Applications
Regulation of antioxidant defense and bioactive compounds adaptation in marine diatoms under ultraviolet radiation stress.
Assessment of antioxidant and photoprotective potential of microalgae species for cosmeceutical application
Assessment of mechanical properties, antioxidant and cytotoxicity of microalgae-based hydrogel