ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CHM. DR. LOH SAW HONG
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
lohsh@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/lohsh
Executive Summary
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Expertise
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Separation Science
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM798,105.60
Approved Grants
20
H-Index (Scopus)
10
Number of Projects
4
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exceptional Removal Capacity Of Clenbuterol From Aqueous Solution By Mechano-synthesized [cu (ina)2]-mof Via Ball-mill | 2022 | Membrane And Water Treatment | WoS | Co Author |
| 2 | Recent Developments In Synthesis And Characterisation Of Graphene Oxide Modified With Deep Eutectic Solvents For Dispersive And Magnetic Solid-phase Extractions | 2024 | Microchemical Journal | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Sodium Alginate/ß-cyclodextrin As Supramolecular Hydrogel For Adsorption Of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate [(natrium Alginat/ß-siklodekstrin Sebagai Hidrogel Supramolekul Untuk Penjerapan Perfluorooktana Sulfonat)] | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Areca Catechu Activated Carbon-based Thin Film Microextraction: An Alternative Solution For Extracting Bisphenol A From Environmental Samples | 2025 | Chemical Papers | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | A Review On The Toxicity And Properties Of Organochlorine Pesticides, And Their Adsorption/removal Studies From Aqueous Media Using Graphene-based Sorbents | 2024 | Journal Of Chemical Reviews | Scopus | Co Author |
| 6 | Harnessing Of Peanut Shell Waste-derived Activated Carbon For Efficient Magnetic Solid Phase Extraction Of Calcium Channel Blockers Drugs From Water [(memanfaatkan Karbon Teraktif Dari Sisa Kulit Kacang Tanah Untuk Pengekstrakan Fasa Pepejal Magnetik Yang Berkesan Terhadap Dadah Penyekat Saluran Kalsium Daripada Air)] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | Recent Advances In Applications Of Hybrid Natural Polymers As Adsorbent For Perfluorinated Compounds Removal – Review Paper | 2022 | Journal Of Polymer Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 8 | Green Analytical Chemistry Metrics For Evaluation Of Microextraction Methods: Fascinating Or Essential Tools In Real-world Applications? | 2024 | Trac - Trends In Analytical Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 9 | A Comprehensive Review Of Graphene Nanoplatelets For Removal And Detection Of Heavy Metals And Endocrine Disrupting Compounds [(satu Komprehensif Kajian Semula Berkenaan Nanoplatelet Grafin Untuk Penyingkiran Dan Pengesanan Logam Berat Dan Sebatian Yang Mengganggu Endokrin)] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 10 | Adsorption Of Terbutaline ß-agonists From Wastewater By Mechano-synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Modified Copper (ii) Isonicotinate Metal-organic Framework | 2024 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Enrichment Of Benzo(a)pyrene In Milk By Saponification-solvent Microextraction | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 12 | Measurement Uncertainty In The Analysis Of Selected Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Environmental Water By Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-based Micro-solid Phase Extraction-liquid Chromatography [ketidakpastian Pengukuran Dalam Analisis Hidrokarbon Aromatik Polisiklik Terpilih Di Dalam Air Persekitaran Dengan Pengekstrakan Fasa Pepejal-mikro Berasaskan Polimer Bercetakan Molekul Bermagnet-kromatografi Cecair] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 13 | Sodium Alginate/ß-cyclodextrin As Supramolecular Hydrogel For Adsorption Of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate: [(natrium Alginat/ß-siklodekstrin Sebagai Hidrogel Supramolekul Untuk Penjerapan Perfluorooktana Sulfonat)] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | Carbonaceous Materials-based Aloe Vera Leaf Waste As Magnetic Adsorbents For Pre-concentration Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressant Drugs From Aqueous Solutions | 2025 | Green Analytical Chemistry | WoS | Co Author |
| 15 | Determination Of Ochratoxin A In Brewed Coffee By Dispersive Liquid-liquid Microextraction-high-performance Liquid Chromatography-fluorescence Detection | 2025 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 16 | ß-agonist In The Environmental Waters: A Review On Threats And Determination Methods | 2022 | Green Chemistry Letters And Reviews | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | Transcriptome Analysis Of Mangrove-isolated Chlorella Vulgaris Umt-m1 Reveals Insights For Vigorous Growth And Lipid Accumulation Through Reduced Salinity | 2022 | Algal Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 18 | Adsorption Of Copper Ions From Environmental Water Samples By Graphene Oxide/cellulose Acetate- Mixed Matrix Membrane | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 19 | Enhanced Removal Of Salbutamol In Water Solution Using Cu-based Magnetic Designed Metal-organic Frameworks: Kinetics And Isothermal Models And Statistical Analysis | 2023 | Arabian Journal For Science And Engineering | WoS | Co Author |
| 20 | Enrichment Of Benzo(a)pyrene In Milk By Saponification-solvent Microextraction | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 21 | Areca Catechu Husk Oriented Activated Carbon In Application For Bisphenol A Removal Through Adsorption Method | 2024 | International Journal Of Environmental Science And Technology | WoS | Co Author |
| 22 | Sorbent Based Extraction For Pre-concentration Of Antidepressant Drugs: A Review | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 23 | Research Progress On Extraction And Analytical Methods For Saxitoxin And Its Congeners | 2023 | Chromatographia | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 24 | Headspace Micro-solid Phase Extraction Of Pyrene In Tea Infusions And Beverages | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | MyCitex | Corresponding Author |
| 25 | Headspace Micro-solid Phase Extraction Of Pyrene In Tea Infusions And Beverages | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 26 | Fluoroquinolone Residues In Food: Occurrence And Analytical Methods - A Mini Review From 2000 To 2022 [sisa Fluorokuinolon Di Dalam Makanan: Kemunculan Dan Kaedah Analisis – Satu Ulasan Mini Tempoh 2000 Hingga 2022] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 27 | Green And Efficient Preconcentration Of Calcium Channel Blocker Drugs In Water Using Effervescence Powder In Syringe-assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Dispersive Liquid-liquid Microextraction | 2023 | Green Analytical Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 28 | A Review On The Toxicity And Properties Of Organochlorine Pesticides, And Their Adsorption/removal Studies From Aqueous Media Using Graphene-based Sorbents | 2024 | Journal Of Chemical Reviews | Scopus | Co Author |
| 29 | Determination Of Ochratoxin A In Brewed Coffee By Dispersive Liquid-liquid Microextraction-high-performance Liquid Chromatography-fluorescence Detection: (penentuan Okratoksin A Di Dalam Bancuhan Kopi Dengan Pengekstrakan Mikro Cecair-cecair Berserak-kromatografi Cecair Berprestasi Tinggi-pengesanan Pendarfluor) | 2025 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Structured Materials | Kinetics, Isotherms, And Thermodynamic Studies On The Efficient Adsorption Of Ionizable Organic ß-agonist (ractopamine) In Aqueous Solution Onto Mechanically Synthesized Copper (ii) Isonicotinate Metal–organic Frameworks [cu (ina)2]-mof | 2025 | Springer | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
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RESEARCH GRANTS
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Grant Title | Role | Level | Funder | Value (RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanistic Elucidation Of Ochratoxin A Clean-up In Coffee Via Electric Field-induced Separation For Accurate And Rapid On-site Analysis | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM135,347.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Fabrication, Quality-by-design, And Greenness Profile Evaluation Of Creatine-functionalized Fe3o4@sio2 As A Magnetic Adsorbent For The Rapid Extraction Of Antidepressant Drugs From Environmental Waters | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM106,324.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Exploiting Supramolecular Cucurbit[5]uril As A Functional Monomer In Molecular Lmprinting For Achieving Recognition Of Neonicotinoid Lnsecticides In Aqueous Media | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM126,700.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Fabrication, Quality-by-design, And Greenness Profile Evaluation Of Creatine-functionalized Fe3o4@sio2 As A Magnetic Adsorbent For The Rapid Extraction Of Antidepressant Drugs From Environmental Waters | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM106,324.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Thermodynamic And Kinetic Insight Into Phenols Removal Using Dead Leaves As An Alternative Green Sorbent | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Thermodynamic And Kinetic Insight Into Phenols Removal Using Dead Leaves As An Alternative Green Sorbent | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Investigation On The Use Of Fabricated Metals Impregnated On Pectin Biopolymeric Materials As Sustainable Absorbents In Solid Phase Extraction For Pre-concentration Of Mycotoxins In Cassava Product Samples | Co-Researcher | International | ORGANISATION FOR THE PROHIBITION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS (OPCW) | RM48,165.30 | Completed |
| 8 | Investigation On The Use Of Fabricated Metals Impregnated On Pectin Biopolymeric Materials As Sustainable Absorbents In Solid Phase Extraction For Pre-concentration Of Mycotoxins In Cassava Product Samples | Co-Researcher | International | ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROHIBITION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS (OPCW) | RM48,165.30 | In Progress |
| 9 | A Simple And Rapid Magnetic Effervescent Tablet-assisted Ionic Liquid Use To Extract Pharmaceutically Active Active Compounds From Environmental Waters With The Aid Of Experimental Design Methodology | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM93,540.00 | Completed |
| 10 | A Simple And Rapid Magnetic Effervescent Tablet-assisted Ionic Liquid Used To Extract Pharmaceutically Active Compounds From Environmental Waters With The Aid Of Experimental Design Methodology | Co-Researcher | National | KPM | RM93,540.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Separation Technique | Bachelor |
| 2 | Analytical Chemistry 2 | Bachelor |
| 3 | Advanced Separation Technique In Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 4 | Basic Organic Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 5 | Spectroscopic Technique In Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 6 | Advanced Separation Techniques In Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 7 | Analytical Chemistry 1 | Bachelor |
| 8 | Basic Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 9 | Environmental Chemistry: Special Topics | Bachelor |
| 10 | Advanced Environmental Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 11 | Chemistry 1 (analytical And Organic ) | Bachelor |
| 12 | Practical For Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 13 | Instrumental Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 14 | Instrumental Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 15 | Separation Technique In Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 16 | Inorganic Chemistry Practical | Bachelor |
| 17 | Introduction To Environmental Analysis | Bachelor |
| 18 | Separation Techniques In Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julius Yong Fu Siong | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 2 | Sarveishwhary A/p Rajendran | Master | Completed |
| 3 | Khirtana Raveendran | Master | Completed |
| 4 | Nurul Qistina Izzati Binti Md Zaihan | Master | Ongoing |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | IP Title | IP Type | IP Status | Reference ID | Year |
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CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge Transfer Program Kota Tinggi_umt | 2024 - 2024 | National | Government | KTP |
| 2 | Program Celik Kimia | 2022 - 2022 | University | Community | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Presenter Award | Universiti Teknologi Mara Perak Branch | 2024 | National |
