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Dr. Kok Siew Ng is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Brunel University London and an NERC Fellow. He leads the Biorefinery and Resource Recovery Research Group and directs the MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering (Hydrogen and Low Carbon Technologies). Previously, he held a UKRI/NERC Industrial Innovation Fellowship at the University of Oxford, where he led the £0.5M SYNERGORS project. His research focuses on systems engineering approaches to sustainable resource management, circular economy, and decarbonization.
Education:
- MEng Chemical Engineering with Chemistry, The University of Manchester (First Class Honours, 2008)
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester (2011)
Research Interests: Dr. Ng’s work integrates systems engineering, process integration, and sustainability assessment to address global challenges in waste management, energy systems, and circular economy. He emphasizes holistic solutions that align with UN SDGs and UK industrial strategies. Key areas include biorefinery design, techno-economic analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2022: Nominated for Oxford Vice-Chancellor’s Environmental Sustainability Staff Award
- 2011: IChemE Junior Moulton Medal (Best Publication)
- 2008-2011: Scholarships from ORS, Manchester Alumni Funds, and PIRC
Grants & Projects:
- Oxford Agile Sprint Project (2022-2023): £10M NERC-funded initiative for nutrient recovery strategies
- SYNERGORS Project (2018-2022): £0.5M NERC-funded research on organic waste valorization
Academic Leadership: He oversees the Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc program and has organized international workshops in Malaysia, Mexico, and Brazil. His research group collaborates with academia, industry, and NGOs globally to advance sustainable systems.
