Dominic Foo

Contact

• workRoom CA23 Block C
  Malaysia Campus
  Jalan Broga
  43500 Semenyih
  Selangor Darul Ehsan
  Malaysia
• work+6 (03) 8924 8130
• fax+6 (03) 8924 8017
• dominic.foo@nottingham.edu.my
• http://www.nottingham.edu.my/spi

Biography

Ir. Dr. Dominic Foo is a Professor of Process Design and Integration at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, and is leading the Centre of Excellence for Green Technologies. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM). He is a world leading researcher in process integration for resource conservation. He establishes international collaboration with researchers from various countries in the Asia, Europe, American and Africa. Dominic Foo is an active author, with two fore-coming books, more than 65 journal papers and made more than 120 conference presentations. He served as an International Scientific Committee for several important conferences (CHISA/PRES, FOCAPD, ESCAPE, PSE, etc.). He is the winner of the Innovator of the Year Award 2009 of Institution of Chemical Engineers UK (IChemE), as well as the 2010 Young Engineer Award of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). He also actively conducts professional training for practising engineers.

Research Summary

Process integration for waste minimisation

Research tool: Pinch analysis, mathematical optimisation

Areas: water minimisation, hydrogen integration, property integration

Selected Publications

• FOO, DCY, 2009. A State-of-the-art Review of Pinch Analysis Techniques for Water Network Synthesis Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 48(11), 5125-5159
• GONWS, JF, MAJOZI, T, FOO, DCY, CHEN, CL, LEE, JY, GOUWS, JF and , 2010. Water Minimization Techniques For Batch Processes Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 49(19), 8877-8893
• TJAN, W, TAN, RR and FOO, DCY, 2010. A Graphical Representation Of Carbon Footprint Reduction For Chemical Processes Journal of Cleaner Production. 18(9), 848-856
• CHEW, IML and FOO, DCY, 2009. Automated Targeting For Inter-Plant Water Integration Chemical Engineering Journal. 153(1-3), 23-36

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Past Research

Mass integration for batch processes

Used oil re-refining

Phytochemical processing

Future Research

Carbon-constrained energy planning

Research tool: Pinch analysis, optimisation

• DENG, C, FENG, X, NG, DKS and FOO, DCY, 2011. Process-Based Graphical Approach For Simultaneous Targeting And Design Of Water Network Aiche Journal. 57(11), 3085-3104
• CHEN, CL, LEE, JY, NG, DKS and FOO, DCY, 2011. Property Integration For Resource Conservation Network Synthesis In Palm Oil Mills Chemical Engineering Journal. 169(1-3), 207-215
• CHEN, CL, LEE, JY, DENNY, KSN and FOO, DCY, 2011. Synthesis Of Property-Based Resource Conservation Network In Palm Oil Mills With Time-Varying Process Disturbance Clean Technologies And Environmental Policy. 13(4), 625-632
• KHOR, CS, FOO, DCY, EL-HALWAGI, MM, TAN, RR and SHAH, N, 2011. A Superstructure Optimization Approach For Membrane Separation-Based Water Regeneration Network Synthesis With Detailed Nonlinear Mechanistic Reverse Osmosis Model Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 50(23), 13444-13456
• ALSHEKHLI, O, FOO, DCY, HII, CL and LAW, CL, 2011. Process Simulation And Debottlenecking For An Industrial Cocoa Manufacturing Process Food And Bioproducts Processing. 89(4C), 528-536
• NUN, S, FOO, DCY, TAN, RR, RAZON, LF and EGASHIRA, R, 2011. Fuzzy Automated Targeting For Trade-Off Analysis In Batch Water Networks Asia-Pacific Journal Of Chemical Engineering. 6(3), 537-551
• WONG, WH, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2011. Chronologically Constrained Composite Curves For Carbon Constrained Agricultural Planning Biomass & Bioenergy. 35(5), 1716-1720
• SAW, SY, LEE, L, LIM, MH, FOO, DCY, CHEW, IML, TAN, RR and KLEMES, JJ, 2011. An Extended Graphical Targeting Technique For Direct Reuse/Recycle In Concentration And Property-Based Resource Conservation Networks Clean Technologies And Environmental Policy. 13(2), 347-357
• AVISO, KB, TAN, RR, CULABA, AB, FOO, DCY and HALLALE, N, 2011. Fuzzy Optimization Of Topologically Constrained Eco-Industrial Resource Conservation Networks With Incomplete Information Engineering Optimization. 43(3), 257-279
• CHEW, IML, THILLAIVARRNA, SL, TAN, RR and FOO, DCY, 2011. Analysis Of Inter-Plant Water Integration With Indirect Integration Schemes Through Game Theory Approach: Pareto Optimal Solution With Interventions Clean Technologies And Environmental Policy. 13(1), 49-62
• TAN, RR, NG, DKS, FOO, DCY and AVISO, KB, 2010. Crisp And Fuzzy Integer Programming Models For Optimal Carbon Sequestration Retrofit In The Power Sector Chemical Engineering Research & Design. 88(12A), 1580-1588
• CHEW, IML, FOO, DCY, NG, DKS and TAN, RR, 2010. A New Flowrate Targeting Algorithm for Inter-Plant Resource Conservation Network. Part 1 – Unassisted Integration Scheme Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 49(14), 6439-6455
• CHEN, CL, LEE, JY, NG, DKS and FOO, DCY, 2010. A Unified Model Of Property Integration For Batch And Continuous Processes Aiche Journal. 56(7), 1845-1858
• TAN, RR, NG, DKS and FOO, DCY, 2010. Graphical Approach To Minimum Flowrate Targeting For Partitioning Water Pretreatment Units Chemical Engineering Research & Design. 88(4A), 393-402
• CHEW, IML, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2010. A New Flowrate Targeting Algorithm for Inter-Plant Resource Conservation Network. Part 2 – Assisted Integration Scheme Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 49(14), 6456-6468
• FOO, DCY, 2010. Automated Targeting Technique For Batch Process Integration Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 49(20), 9899-9916
• CHEN, CL, LEE, JY, NG, DKS and FOO, DCY, 2010. Synthesis Of Resource Conservation Network With Sink-Source Interaction Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 12(6), 613-625
• FOO, DCY, 2010. Letter to Editor AIChE Journal. 9, 2492-2494
• GONWS, JF, MAJOZI, T, FOO, DCY, CHEN, CL, LEE, JY, GOUWS, JF and , 2010. Water Minimization Techniques For Batch Processes Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 49(19), 8877-8893
• FOO, DCY, HALLELE, N and TAN, RR, 2010. Optimize Shift Scheduling Using Pinch Analysis Chemical Engineering. 117(7), 48-52
• BANDYOPADHYAY, S, SAHU, GC, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2010. Segregated Targeting For Multiple Resource Networks Using Decomposition Algorithm Aiche Journal. 56(5), 1235-1248
• PEKALA, LM, TAN, RR, FOO, DCY and JEZOWSKI, JM, 2010. Optimal Energy Planning Models With Carbon Footprint Constraints Applied Energy. 87(6), 1903-1910
• TJAN, W, TAN, RR and FOO, DCY, 2010. A Graphical Representation Of Carbon Footprint Reduction For Chemical Processes Journal of Cleaner Production. 18(9), 848-856
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY, TAN, RR and EL-HALWAGI, M, 2010. Automated Targeting Technique For Concentration- And Property-Based Total Resource Conservation Network Computers and Chemical Engineering. 34(5), 825-845
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2009. Automated Targeting Technique For Single-Impurity Resource Conservation Networks. Part 1: Direct Reuse/Recycle Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 48(16), 7637-7646
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2009. Automated Targeting Technique For Single-Impurity Resource Conservation Networks. Part 2: Single-Pass And Partitioning Waste-Interception Systems Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 48(16), 7647-7661
• TAN, RR, NG, DKS, FOO, DCY and AVISO, KB, 2009. A Superstructure Model For The Synthesis Of Single-Contaminant Water Networks With Partitioning Regenerators Process Safety And Environmental Protection. 87(3), 197-205
• TAN, RR, NG, DKS and FOO, DCY, 2009. Pinch Analysis Approach To Carbon-Constrained Planning For Sustainable Power Generation Journal Of Cleaner Production. 17(10), 940-944
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY, TAN, RR, PAU, CH and TAN, YL, 2009. Automated Targeting For Conventional And Bilateral Property-Based Resource Conservation Network Chemical Engineering Journal. 149(1-3), 87-101
• TAN, RR, FOO, DCY, AVISO, KB and NG, DKS, 2009. The Use Of Graphical Pinch Analysis For Visualizing Water Footprint Constraints In Biofuel Production Applied Energy. 86(5), 605-609
• LEE, SC, NG, DKS, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2009. Extended Pinch Targeting Techniques For Carbon-Constrained Energy Sector Planning Applied Energy. 86(1), 60-67
• CHEW, IML, TAN, RR, FOO, DCY and CHIU, ASF, 2009. Game Theory Approach To The Analysis Of Inter-Plant Water Integration In An Eco-Industrial Park Journal Of Cleaner Production. 17(18), 1611-1619
• FOO, DCY, 2009. A State-of-the-art Review of Pinch Analysis Techniques for Water Network Synthesis Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 48(11), 5125-5159
• CHEW, IML and FOO, DCY, 2009. Automated Targeting For Inter-Plant Water Integration Chemical Engineering Journal. 153(1-3), 23-36
• CHEW, IML, TAN, R, NG, DKS, FOO, DCY, MAJOZI, T and GOUWS, J, 2008. Synthesis Of Direct And Indirect Interplant Water Network Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 47(23), 9485-9496
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY, TAN, RR and TAN, YL, 2008. Extension Of Targeting Procedure For "Ultimate Flowrate Targeting With Regeneration Placement" By Ng Et Al., Chem. Eng. Res. Des., 85 (A9): 1253-1267 Chemical Engineering Research & Design. 86(10A), 1182-1186
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY, RABIE, A and EI-HALWAGI, MM, 2008. Simultaneous Synthesis Of Property-Based Water Reuse/Recycle And Interception Networks For Batch Processes Aiche Journal. 54(10), 2624-2632
• TAN, RR, COL-LONG, KJ, FOO, DCY, HUL, S and NG, DKS, 2008. A Methodology For The Design Of Efficient Resource Conservation Networks Using Adaptive Swarm Intelligence Journal Of Cleaner Production. 16(7), 822-832
• SHOAIB, AM, ALY, SM, AWAD, ME, FOO, DCY and EL-HALWAGI, MM, 2008. A Hierarchical Approach For The Synthesis Of Batch Water Network Computers & Chemical Engineering. 32(3), 530-539
• CHAN, JH, FOO, DCY, KUMARESAN, S, AZIZ, RA and ABU-HASSAN, MA, 2008. An Integrated Approach For Water Minimisation In A Pvc Manufacturing Process Clean Technologies And Environmental Policy. 10(1), 67-79
• FOO, DCY, 2008. Flowrate Targeting For Threshold Problems And Plant-Wide Integration For Water Network Synthesis Journal of Environmental Management. 88(2), 253-274
• FOO, DCY, OOI, MBL, TAN, RR and TAN, JS, 2008. A Heuristic-Based Algebraic Targeting Technique For Aggregate Planning In Supply Chains Computers & Chemical Engineering. 32(10), 2217-2232
• TAN, J., FOO, D. C. Y., SIVAKUMAR, K. and AZIZ, R. A., 2008. Computer-Aided Design Tools for Debottlenecking A Batch Pharmaceutical Production Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Journal. 69(4), 30-37
• FOO, DCY, CHEW, YH and LEE, CT, 2008. Minimum Units Targeting And Network Evolution For Batch Heat Exchanger Network Applied Thermal Engineering. 28(16), 2089-2099
• FOO, DCY, TAN, RR and NG, DKS, 2008. Carbon And Footprint-Constrained Energy Planning Using Cascade Analysis Technique ENERGY. 33(10), 1480-1488
• TAN, RR, FOO, DCY, NG, DKS, CHIANG, CL, HU, S and KU-PINEDA, V, 2007. An Approximate Mixed Integer Linear Programming (Milp) Model For The Design Of Water Reuse/Recycle Networks With Minimum Emergy
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2007. Targeting For Total Water Network. 1. Waste Stream Identification Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 46(26), 9107-9113
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY and TAN, RR, 2007. Targeting For Total Water Network. 2. Waste Treatment Targeting And Interactions With Water System Elements Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 46(26), 9114-9125
• NG, DKS, FOO, DCY, TAN, RR and TAN, YL, 2007. Ultimate Flowrate Targeting With Regeneration Placement Chemical Engineering Research & Design. 85(A9), 1253-1267
• TAN, RR and FOO, DCY, 2007. Pinch Analysis Approach To Carbon-Constrained Energy Sector Planning Energy. 32(8), 1422-1429
• SEINGHENG, H, TAN, RR, AURESENIA, J, FUCHINO, T and FOO, DCY, 2007. Synthesis Of Near-Optimal Topologically Constrained Property-Based Water Network Using Swarm Intelligence Clean Technologies And Environmental Policy. 9(1), 27-36
• KUAN, CK, FOO, DCY, TAN, RR, KUMARESAN, S and AZIZ, RA, 2007. Streamlined Life Cycle Assessment Of Residue Utilization Options In Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia) Water Extract Manufacturing Process Clean Technologies And Environmental Policy. 9(3), 225-234
• HUL, S, TAN, RR, AURESENIA, J, FUCHINO, T and FOO, DCY, 2007. Water Network Synthesis Using Mutation-Enhanced Particle Swarm Optimization Process Safety And Environmental Protection. 85(B6), 507-514
• FOO, DCY, HALLALE, N and TAN, R, 2007. Pinch Analysis Approach To Short-Term Scheduling Of Batch Reactors In Multi-Purpose Plants International Journal Of Chemical Reactor Engineering. 5, -
• TAN, YL, MANAN, ZA and FOO, DCY, 2007. Retrofit Of Water Network With Regeneration Using Water Pinch Analysis Process Safety And Environmental Protection. 85(B4), 305-317
• FOO, DCY, 2007. Water Cascade Analysis For Single And Multiple Impure Fresh Water Feed Chemical Engineering Research & Design. 85(A8), 1169-1177
• TAN, RR, FOO, DCY and MANAN, ZA, 2007. Assessing The Sensitivity Of Water Networks To Noisy Mass Loads Using Monte Carlo Simulation Computers & Chemical Engineering. 31(10), 1355-1363
• MANAN, ZA, TAN, YL, FOO, DCY and TEA, SY, 2007. Application Of The Water Cascade Analysis Technique For Water Minimisation In A Paper Mill Plant International Journal Of Environment And Pollution. 29(1-3), 90-103
• HUL, S, NG, DKS, TAN, RR, CHIANG, CL and FOO, DCY, 2007. Crisp and Fuzzy Optimisation Approaches for Water Network Retrofit Chemical Product and Process Modeling. 2(3), Article 6
• NG, DKS and FOO, DCY, 2006. Evolution Of Water Network Using Improved Source Shift Algorithm And Water Path Analysis Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 45(24), 8095-8104
• FOO, DCY and MANAN, ZA, 2006. Setting The Minimum Utility Gas Flowrate Targets Using Cascade Analysis Technique Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 45(17), 5986-5995
• FOO, DCY, MANAN, ZA and TAN, YL, 2006. Use Cascade Analysis To Optimize Water Networks Chemical Engineering Progress. 102(7), 45-52
• ATHIMULAM, A, KUMARESAN, S, FOO, DCY, SARMIDI, MR and AZIZ, RA, 2006. Modelling And Optimization Of Eurycoma Longifolia Water Extract Production Food And Bioproducts Processing. 84(C2), 139-149
• FOO, DCY, KAZANTZI, V, EL-HALWAGI, MM and MANAN, ZA, 2006. Surplus Diagram And Cascade Analysis Technique For Targeting Property-Based Material Reuse Network Chemical Engineering Science. 61(8), 2626-2642
• FOO, DCY, MANAN, ZA and EL-HALWAGI, MM, 2006. Correct Identification of Limiting Water Data for Water Network Synthesis Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 8(2), 96-104
• AZIZ, RA, SARMIDI, MR, KUMARESAN, S, TAHER, ZM and FOO, CY, 2006. Phytochemical Processing: The Next Emerging Field in Chemical Engineering - Aspects and Opportunities Jurnal Kejuruteraan Kimia Malaysia. 3, 45-60
• TAN, J, FOO, DCY, KUMARESAN, S and AZIZ, RA, 2006. Debottlenecking of a Batch Pharmaceutical Cream Production Pharmaceutical Engineering. July/August 2006, 72-84
• FOO, CY, MANAN, ZA, YUNUS, RM and AZIZ, RA, 2005. Synthesis Of Mass Exchange Network For Batch Processes - Part II: Minimum Units Target And Batch Network Design Chemical Engineering Science. 60(5), 1349-1362
• FOO, DCY, MANAN, ZA and TAN, YL, 2005. Synthesis Of Maximum Water Recovery Network For Batch Process Systems 13(15), 1381-1394
• FOO, DCY, MANAN, ZA, SELVAN, M and MCGUIRE, ML, 2005. Integrate Process Simulation And Process Synthesis Chemical Engineering Progress. 101(10), 25-29
• FOO, CY, MANAN, ZA, YUNUS, RM and AZIZ, RA, 2004. Synthesis Of Mass Exchange Network For Batch Processes. Part I: Utility Targeting Chemical Engineering Science. 59(5), 1009-1026
• MANAN, ZA, TAN, YL and FOO, DCY, 2004. Targeting The Minimum Water Flow Rate Using Water Cascade Analysis Technique Aiche Journal. 50(12), 3169-3183