The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Chew Zhi Ling, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Chen Binghui and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kua Yin Leng from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), on winning the Best Oral Presenter Award at the International Science and Technology Conference (i-COSTECH 2026). 

Chew Zhi Ling presented her work entitled “Valorization of Malaysian Agro-Wastes into Oxidative-Stable Black Soldier Fly Larvae Oil-Durian Seed Oleogel”, under the category of Environmental & Green Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Sustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering. The project aims to improve the functional properties and oxidative stability of conventional oleogels using the oil extracted from oil palm biomass-fed black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and durian seed as a polysaccharide-rich gelator. By utilizing these abundant Malaysian agro-wastes for the production of functional colloidal system, the presentation also highlights the ecological benefits, waste valorization, and circular economy, while addressing the functional limitations of conventional oleogels. 

Best Presenter Certificate

The conference was organized by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Perlis Branch on 23-24 September 2026 at Universitas Islam Riau (UIR), Pekan Baru, Indonesia. Guided by the theme “Science Beyond Borders: Connecting Technology for a Sustainable Future”, the conference covers a wide range of fields including Applied Biology, Marine Technology, Agrotechnology, Industrial Physics, Materials Technology, Environmental & Green Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Polymer Technology, and Industrial Technology, reflecting its strong interdisciplinary and sustainability-driven focus.

Chew Zhi Ling receives the award

Dr. Kua (left) and Chew Zhi Ling (right)