Ngu Lock Hei

Associate Professor Ngu Lock Hei is a faculty member in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. A registered Professional Engineer with Malaysia's Board of Engineers and Green Building Index Facilitator, she serves on national accreditation panels while advancing environmental engineering research.

Her educational foundation includes:

• BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering, University of Science Malaysia (2011)
• MEng Environmental Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (2004)
• PhD Environmental Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (2008)
• Professional Certificate in Teaching Practice, Swinburne University (2014)

Professor Ngu's research bridges carbon capture technologies and sustainable wastewater solutions, with recent focus on CO2 sequestration in construction materials and microbial soil stabilization. Her work integrates chemical engineering principles with environmental systems thinking, targeting practical applications in Southeast Asia's industrial context through circular economy approaches.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in carbon capture (55% of output), particularly CO2 utilization pathways and adsorbent development, complemented by innovative wastewater treatment research (30%) focusing on palm oil industry effluents. This dual focus demonstrates strategic alignment with regional environmental challenges.

Her research recognition includes:

• Second Prize, Southeast Asia Global Innovation Challenge (2020)
• Silver Medal, Malaysia Technology Expo (2007)
• Bronze Medal, International Expo of Research & Invention (2007)

Securing over MYR 500,000 in competitive grants, she leads projects translating laboratory innovations to industry applications. Her supervision integrates professional engineering practice with academic research, preparing students for careers in environmental technology development through hands-on engagement with real-world sustainability challenges.

Her research ecosystem connects university laboratories with industry partners and government agencies, creating pathways for technology transfer in carbon management and wastewater treatment solutions across Malaysia's construction and palm oil sectors.