Chow Yuh Nien

Postdoctoral Fellow with 2 years in fellowship at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) with strong background in food-water nexus, food security, environmental health, sustainable agriculture, soilless cultivation, plant nutrition, wastewater irrigation, and public health. Demonstrated record of 10 years research experience success in scientific publications, book chapters, technical reports and intellectual properties. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach. Detail-oriented, organized, dependable and a positive team player with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• International Secretariat, 2019, International, The Second Malaysia-UNESCO Cooperation Programme Expert Synthesis Meeting
• International Secretariat, 2017, International, Regional Workshop of UNESCO Natural Sciences related Centres and Chairs in Asia and the Pacific on Strengthening Interaction and Knowledge Exchange between UNESCO Natural Sciences related Centres and Chairs in Asia and the Pacific to promote South-South Cooperation
• International Secretariat, 2017, International, UNESCO Regional Workshop on Pathway towards Improved Water Education Curricula
• International Secretariat, 2017, International, UNESCO Regional Workshop on Building Resilience to Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability to Meet Water Security Challenges
• Young Professionals Network, 2017, International, International Association of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
• Committee Member, 2020-2023, University, Times Higher Education-Global Impact Ranking (THE-GIR) - "Measuring Universities' Contribution to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

• Patent, A Composition for Soilless Culture Nutrient and a Method of Producing the Same, PI2022005855
• Patent, A Composition for Plant Nutrition, PI2020002169
• Trademark, Botany Nutri Essence, TM2019026029
• Trade Secret, Eco-environmental Clay, TS/IO/2018/018

• 2016, International, Science and Technology Research Grant (Principal Investigator), Malaysian Toray Science Foundation, funded by Toray Science Foundation, Japan (RM 10,000)
• 2022, University, Sanggar Sanjung Award - Excellent Achievement in Journal Publications Category, awarded by USM
• 2021, University, Sanggar Sanjung Award - Excellent Achievement in Journal Publications Category, awarded by USM
• 2019, University, Sanggar Sanjung Award - Excellent Achievement in Journal Publications Category, awarded by USM
• 2019, International, Gold Medal - Botany Nutri Balance, International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning 2019 (PECIPTA'19)
• 2019, International, Silver Medal - Botany Nutri Essence, 30th International Invention and Innovation Exhibition (ITEX) 2019
• 2018, International, Silver Medal - Eco-environmental Clay, 29th International Invention and Innovation Exhibition (ITEX) 2018
• 2017, International, Gold Medal - New Emerging Hydroponic System, International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT-SIC)
• 2015-2018, University, USM Fellowship Award
• 2010-2013, University, Dean's List
• 2010-2013, National, KUOK Foundation for Undergraduate Study Scholarship Holder
• 2009-2013, International, Golden Key Holder - Golden Key International Society

• Age: 35
• Citizenship: Malaysian
• Gender: Female

• University Committee, 2020-2023, Times Higher Education-Global Impact Ranking (THE-GIR) - "Measuring Universities' Contribution to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
• Scientific Facilitator, 2016-2017, Urban Green Space Management Programme
• Scientific Facilitator, 2016, Flood Management Awareness Programme
• Facilitator, 2017, International Young Inventors Award (IYIA), Jakarta, Indonesia, Sekolah Kebangsaan Methodist, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang

• Chow, Y.N., Foo, K.Y. (2023). Insights into the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-contaminated paper mill processing discharge: Detection, phytotoxicity, bioaccumulative profiling, and health risk verification. Journal of Cleaner Production, 384, 135478. (Impact factor: 11.1), Publication
• Chow, Y.N., Foo, K.Y. (2022). Integrated assessment of phytotoxicity, stress responses, and bioaccumulative mechanisms of the arsenic-contaminated agricultural runoff using a soilless cultivation system. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 159, 266-280. (Impact factor: 7.8), Publication
• Tan, K.L., Lim, K.Y., Chow, Y.N., Foo, K.Y., Liew, Y.S., Desa, S.M., Yahaya, N.K.E.M., Noh, M.N.M. (2022). Facile preparation of rice husk derived green coagulant via water based heatless technique for the effective treatment of urban and agricultural runoffs. Industrial Crops and Products, 178, 114547. (Impact Factor: 5.9), Publication
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Foo, K.Y. (2021). Scientific rationale of hospital discharge as a sustainable source of irrigation water: Detection, phytological assessment and toxicity verification. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 148, 834-845. (Impact factor: 7.8), Publication
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Zakaria, N.A., Foo, K.Y. (2021). Integrated assessment of nickel electroplating industrial wastewater effluent as a renewable resource of irrigation water using a hydroponic cultivation system. Frontiers in Plant Science, 12, 609396. (Impact factor: 5.6), Publication
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Zakaria, N.A., Foo, K.Y. (2020). Insight into the chromium-enriched industrial wastewater irrigation practice on Lablab purpureus. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 146(8), 04020077. (Impact factor: 1.399), Publication
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Zakaria, N.A., Foo, K.Y. (2018). Phytotoxic effects of trivalent chromium-enriched water irrigation in Vigna unguiculata seedling. Journal of Cleaner Production, 202, 101-108. (Impact factor: 11.1), Publication
• Wan Rosli, W.I., Chow, Y.N. (2014). Effects of young corn ear addition on nutritional composition and acceptability of Malaysian star cake (Baulu Cermai). Sains Malaysiana, 43, 1503-1508. (Impact factor: 0.8)., Publication
• Chow, Y.N., Wan Rosli, W.I. (2014). Effects of young corn ear addition on nutritional composition and acceptability of conventional cake. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 20, 93-99. (Impact factor: 0.24)., Publication
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Zakaria, N.A., Foo, K.Y. (2018). A novel insight into the manganese-doped irrigation practice on mung bean seedlings. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology, July 23-25, 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Keynote Speech
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Zakaria, N.A., Foo, K.Y. (2017). Phytotoxicity evaluation and physiological responses of Vigna Radiata seedlings grown in the lead-doped irrigation water. E-proceedings of the 37th IAHR World Congress, August 13-18, 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Scopus)., Proceedings
• Chow, Y.N., Foo, K.Y. (2024). Chapter 0018. Thermochemical and electrochemical conversion of black liquor for syngas production. In: Mohammad R. Rahimpour. Comprehensive Methanol Science: Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies. Elsevier B.V. (Accepted)., Book Chapter
• Chow, Y.N., Foo, K.Y. (2023). Chapter 14, A shared view on the current scenario of wastewater irrigation practice within the Mediterranean basin countries. In: Miltiadis G. Zamparas, Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos. Water Management and Circular Economy. Elsevier B.V., pp 319-358., Book Chapter
• Chow, Y.N., Foo, K.Y. (2022). Chapter 14, A shared view on the life cycle assessment and cost benefit analysis of petroleum industry wastewater treatment. In: El-Naas M., Banerjee A. Advanced and Sustainable Methods for the Treatment of Petroleum Industry Wastewater. Elsevier B.V., pp 205-221., Book Chapter
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Zakaria, N.A., Foo, K.Y. (2017). Wastewater reuse for agriculture irrigation - a sustainable solution for a better tomorrow? In Leigh T. (ed.) A better world volume 3. Ensure access to water and sanitation for all. United Kingdom: Tudor Rose, pp 117-119., Book Chapter
• Chow, Y.N., Lee, L.K., Zakaria, N.A., Foo, K.Y. (2017). New emerging hydroponic system. e-Book of the 1st International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT-SIC), Vol 2, 353-358., Book Chapter
• Foo, K.Y., Chow, Y.N., Lim, K.Y. (2020). Fundamental concept of experimental design and analysis for scientific research. Universiti Sains Malaysia., Book Module
• Foo, K.Y., Chow, Y.N., Lim, K.Y. (2020). Preparation of an Analytical Report on the MUCP: The Malaysian Perspective. UNESCO Office Jakarta., Technical Report
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (2019). UNESCO Workshop: The Second Malaysia-UNESCO Cooperation Programme Expert Synthesis Meeting: UNESCO Office Jakarta., Technical Report
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (2017). UNESCO Regional Workshop: Building Resilience to Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability to Meet Water Security Challenges. Indonesia: UNESCO Office Jakarta., Technical Report
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (2017). Pathway towards Improved Water Education Curricula Proceedings. Indonesia: UNESCO Office Jakarta., Technical Report
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (2017). Regional workshop of UNESCO Natural Sciences related Centres and Chairs in Asia and the Pacific: Strengthening Interaction and Knowledge Exchange between UNESCO Natural Sciences related Centres and Chairs in Asia and the Pacific to promote South-South Cooperation. Indonesia: UNESCO Office Jakarta., Technical Report

• Dato' Dr. Nor Azazi Zakaria, Honorary Professor, River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre (REDAC), Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, +6011-65370937, redac01@usm.my
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khoo Bee Ee, Programme Chairman, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, +604-5996032, beekhoo@usm.my