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Suyin Gan

Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering

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  • workRoom CA24 Block C
    Malaysia Campus
    Jalan Broga
    43500 Semenyih
    Selangor Darul Ehsan
    Malaysia
  • work+6 (03) 8924 8162

Research Summary

Soil remediation; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soils; biofuels production and combustion in diesel engines; in-cylinder diesel/biodiesel combustion modelling

Selected Publications

  • VENNY, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2012. Inorganic chelated modified-Fenton treatment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-contaminated soils Chemical Engineering Journal. 180, 1-8
  • H. MOHD. ISMAIL, H.K. NG and S. GAN, 2012. Evaluation of non-premixed combustion and fuel spray models for in-cylinder diesel engine simulation Applied Energy. 90(1), 271-279
  • H. MOHD. ISMAIL, H.K. NG, C.W. QUECK and S. GAN, 2012. Artificial neural networks modelling of engine-out responses for a light-duty diesel engine fuelled with biodiesel blends Applied Energy. 92, 769-777
  • E.V. LAU, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2012. Distribution and source apportionment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface soils from five different locations in Klang Valley, Malaysia Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 88(5), 741-746
  • K.M. PANG, H.K. NG and S. GAN, 2012. Simulation of temporal and spatial soot evolution in an automotive diesel engine using the Moss-Brookes soot model Energy Conversion and Management. 58, 171-184
  • S.A. JOURABCHI, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2012. Production and physico-chemical characterisation of bio-oil from the pyrolysis of Jatropha curcas wastes In: Proceedings of the 14th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress, Singapore; 21-24 February 2012. 882-883
  • C.L. YAP, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2012. Evaluation of solubility of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ethyl lactate/water versus ethanol/water mixtures for contaminated soil remediation applications Journal of Environmental Sciences. 24(6), (In Press.)
  • E.V. LAU, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2012. Extraction of phenanthrene and fluoranthene from contaminated sand using palm kernel and soybean oils Journal of Environmental Management. 107, 124-130
  • S. GAN, H.K. NG, P.H. CHAN and F.L. LEONG, 2012. Heterogeneous free fatty acids esterification in waste cooking oil using ion-exchange resins Fuel Processing Technology. 102, 67-72
  • H. MOHD. ISMAIL, X. CHENG, H.K. NG, S. GAN, T. LUCCHINI, 2011. Numerical study on the combustion and emissions characteristics of different biodiesel feedstocks and blends using OpenFOAM In: Proceedings of the Conference on Internal Combustion Engine Simulations Using OpenFOAM® Technology, Milan, Italy; 11-12 July 2011.
  • VENNY, S. GAN, H.K. NG, 2011. Chelate enhanced modified Fenton treatment for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contaminated soils In: Proceedings of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Venice, Italy, 27-29 April 2011.
  • S.M. TAN, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2011. Computational study of crevice flow and soot entrainment in a diesel engine In: Proceedings of the 13th EAEC European Automotive Congress, Valencia, Spain, 13-16 June 2011.
  • YAP, C. L., GAN, S. and NG, H. K., 2011. Fenton based remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-contaminated soils CHEMOSPHERE -OXFORD-. VOL 83(NUMBER 11), 1414-1430
  • PANG, K. M., NG, H. K. and GAN, S., 2011. Development of an integrated reduced fuel oxidation and soot precursor formation mechanism for CFD simulations of diesel combustion FUEL -GUILDFORD-. VOL 90(NUMBER 9), 2902-2914
  • GAN, S., NG, H. K. and PANG, K. M., 2011. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) combustion: Implementation and effects on pollutants in direct injection diesel engines APPLIED ENERGY -BARKING THEN OXFORD-. VOL 88(NUMBER 3), 559-567
  • C.L. YAP, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2011. Enhanced Fenton treatment on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-contaminated soil by green solvents In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Remediation and Management of Contaminated Land: Focus on Asia (Brownfield Asia 2011), Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 12-14 July 2011.
  • VENNY, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2011. Advanced oxidation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-contaminated soils using modified Fenton treatment In: Proceedings of the International Engineering for Sustainability Conference 2011, Penang, Malaysia, 14-16 October 2011.
  • VENNY, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2011. Optimisation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon removal from contaminated soil using modified Fenton treatment In: Proceedings of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Bali, Indonesia, 26-28 October 2011. 657-663
  • VENNY, S. GAN and H.K. NG, 2011. The oxidation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil slurry using chelated Fenton treatment In: Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih, Malaysia, 15-16 July 2011.
  • H. MOHD. ISMAIL, C.W. QUECK, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Artificial neural networks modelling of engine-out responses for a light-duty diesel engine when fuelled with biodiesel In: Proceedings of the SAE International Conference on Sustainable Mobility 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2010.
  • J-H. NG, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Characterisation of engine-out emissions from a light-duty diesel engine when fuelled with biodiesel fuels In: Proceedings of the SAE International Conference on Sustainable Mobility 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2010.
  • H. MOHD. ISMAIL, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Evaluation of CFD sub-models for in-cylinder diesel engine simulation In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Energy: Energy Solutions for a Sustainable World, Singapore, 21-23 April 2010. 479-488
  • S.M. TAN, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Computation studies of breakup model parameters on fuel spray penetration and soot formation In: Proceedings of the 8th ASEAN ANSYS Conference: Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future, Singapore, 12-13 October 2010.
  • K.M. PANG, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Modelling of soot structure in a light-duty diesel engine using integrated CFD and reduced chemical kinetic mechanism with parallel computation In: Proceedings of the SAE International Conference on Sustainable Mobility 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2010.
  • J.-H. NG, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Development of a novel single-mode, steady-state test cycle for light-duty diesel engines JSAE Technical Paper Series 20101600.
  • S.M. TAN, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Computational study of injection parameters and the effects on in-cylinder combustion and emissions formation processes In: Proceedings of the SAE International Conference on Sustainable Mobility 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2010.
  • K.M. PANG, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Model development of reduced surrogate fuel and soot precursor mechanisms for light-duty diesel engine simulations JSAE Technical Paper Series 20101589.
  • K.M. PANG, H.K. NG, S. GAN, 2010. Simulation of in-cylinder diesel combustion using integrated CFD and reduced chemistry In: Proceedings of the 8th ASEAN ANSYS Conference: Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future, Singapore, 12-13 October 2010.
  • E.V. LAU, S. GAN, H.K. NG, 2010. Extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from sand using vegetable oil In: Proceedings of the Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds: The 7th International Conference, Monterey, California US, 24–27 May 2010.
  • SINGH, I., CHEONG, V., GAN, S., KHOO, T.J. and MORRIS, A.P., 2010. Refined palm oil's potential as transdermal drug delivery enhancer Medical Journal of Malaysia. 65 A, 99
  • NG, H. K. and GAN, S., 2010. Combustion performance and exhaust emissions from the non-pressurised combustion of palm oil biodiesel blends APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING. VOL 30(NUMBER 16), 2476-2484
  • SINGH, I., KHOO, T.J., GAN, S. and MORRIS A.P., 2010. Liquid paraffin status in transdermal drug delivery In: 2010 Federation of Asia Pharmaceutical Association Congress, Taipei, Taiwan, 5-8 November 2010.
  • NG, J. H., NG, H. K. and GAN, S., 2010. Advances in biodiesel fuel for application in compression ignition engines CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. VOL 12(NUMBER 5), 459-493
  • NG, J. H., NG, H. K. and GAN, S., 2010. Recent trends in policies, socioeconomy and future directions of the biodiesel industry CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. VOL 12(NUMBER 3), 213-238
  • GAN, S., NG, H. K., OOI, C. W., MOTALA, N. O. and ISMAIL, M. A., 2010. Ferric sulphate catalysed esterification of free fatty acids in waste cooking oil BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY. VOL 101(NUMBER 19), 7338-7343
  • LAU, E.V., GAN, S. and NG, H.K., 2010. Extraction techniques for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils International Journal of Analytical Chemistry.
  • J.-H. NG, H.K. NG and S. GAN, 2010. Characterisation of engine responses from a light-duty diesel engine fuelled with palm methyl ester (PME) In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Energy: Energy Solutions for a Sustainable World, Singapore, 21-23 April 2010. 1256-1265
  • K.M. PANG, H.K. NG and S. GAN, 2010. Parallel computation for light-duty diesel engine simulations In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Energy: Energy Solutions for a Sustainable World, Singapore, 21-23 April 2010. 1274-1283
  • NG, J-H., NG, H.K., JOURABCHI, S.A., YOU, C.M. and GAN, S., 2009. A novel steady-state test cycle for emissions characterisation of a light-duty diesel engine fuelled with biodiesel In: Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering (CBEE 2009), Singapore, 9-11 October 2009. 206-210
  • GAN, S., LAU, E. V. and NG, H. K., 2009. Remediation of soils contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. VOL 172(NUMBER 2-3), 532-549
  • PANG, K.M., NG, H.K. and GAN, S., 2009. Light-duty diesel engine modelling with integrated detailed chemistry in 3-D CFD study In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Energy and Environment (ICEE 2009), Malacca, Malaysia, 7-8 December 2009.
  • LIM, P.H., GAN, S. and NG, H.K., 2009. Student evaluation of engineering modules for improved teaching-learning effectiveness Engineering Education: Journal of the Higher Education Academy Engineering Subject Centre. 5(1), 52-63
  • LAU, E.V., GAN, S. and NG, H.K., 2009. Influence of temperature on the remediation of PAH-Contaminated soil using vegetable oil In: Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering (CBEE 2009), Singapore, 9-11 October 2009. 213-216
  • LAU, E.V., GAN, S. and NG, H.K., 2009. Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated soil using vegetable oil In: Proceedings of the U21 Graduate Research Conference: Sustainable Cities for the Future, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, 29 November-5 December 2009. 89-92
  • LAU, E.V., GAN, S. and NG, H.K., 2009. Remediation of soil contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): a review In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE-2009), Sabah, Malaysia, 12-14 August 2009. 1012-1017
  • YAP, CL, GAN, S and NG, HK, 2009. Application of vegetable oils in the treatment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-contaminated soils Journal of Hazardous Materials. 177(1-3), 28-41
  • P. SRI NAGINDERA RAO, I. SINGH, V. CHEONG, A.P. MORRIS and S. GAN, 2009. Percutaneous permeation of triacyglcerols, tocols and beta carotene from palm oil In: Palm International Nutra-Cosmeceutical Conference 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24-26 May 2009.
  • H. MOHD. ISMAIL, H.K. NG and S. GAN, 2009. Evaluation of CFD sub-models for in-cylinder light-duty diesel engine simulation In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Energy and Environment, Malacca, Malaysia; 7-8 December 2009.
  • GAN, S., NG, H.K. and CHEN, S.S., 2008. Investigations into the effects of antioxidant additives on pollutant emissions from the non-pressurised combustion of palm oil biodiesel In: Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers, Vilamoura, Portugal, 25-28 March 2008.
  • NG, H.K., GAN, S., LYE, C.J. and HAN, C.L., 2008. Characterisation of emissions from the non-pressurised combustion of various palm oil methyl ester blends with gas oil In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environment 2008 (ICENV 2008), Penang, Malaysia, 15-17 December 2008.
  • LIM, P.H., GAN, S., HARTLY, M.I. and CLOKE, M., 2008. Student evaluation of modules for improving teaching-learning effectiveness In: Proceedings of the U21 Teaching & Learning Conference Does Teaching & Learning Translate?, Glasgow, Scotland, 21-22 February 2008.
  • NG, H.K., GAN, S., LYE, C.J. and HAN, C.L., 2008. Experimental study of emissions trends from the combustion of various palm oil methyl ester blends in a non-pressurised burner In: Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers, Vilamoura, Portugal, 25-28 March 2008.
  • P. SRI NAGINDERA RAO, S. GAN, C.V. SUPRAMANIAM and A.P. MORRIS, 2008. Percutaneous permeation of palm oil: maintenance of sink conditions In: Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society Pharmacy Scientific Conference 2008, Kuantan, Malaysia, 15-17 August 2008.
  • SWITHENBANK, J., SHARIFI, V.N., YANG, Y.B., RYU, C.K., POOLE, D., GODDARD, C and GAN, S., 2005. Tracking micro-pollutants from cradle to grave. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on Combustion By-Products and Their Health Effects, Ventana Canyon Ranch Resort, USA, 12-15 June 2005.
  • CLARKSON, P.J., GAN, S., POOLE, D., CHANG, B.F., RYU, C., NASSERZADEH, V. and SWITHENBANK, J., 2003. The cutting-edge of micro-pollutant emission measurements In: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Waste Treatment Technologies, Sheffield, UK, 29 June-2 July 2003.
  • YANG, Y. B., GOODFELLOW, J., WARD, D., GAN, S., SWITHENBANK, J. and NASSERZADEH, V., 2003. Cutting Wastes from Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Plants PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. VOL 81(PART 3), 143-155
  • GAN, S., GOH, Y. R., CLARKSON, P. J., PARRACHO, A., NASSERZADEH, V. and SWITHENBANK, J., 2003. FORMATION AND ELIMINATION OF POLYCHLORINATED DIBENZO-p-DIOXINS AND POLYCHLORINATED DIBENZOFURANS FROM MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS COMBUSTION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -NEW YORK THEN YVERDON-. VOL 175(NUMB 1), 103-124
  • GAN, S., GOH, Y. R., CLARKSON, P. J., PARRACHO, A., NASSERZADEH, V. and SWITHENBANK, J., 2003. Post-combustion formation of dioxins/furans in waste incinerator plants JOURNAL- INSTITUTE OF ENERGY. ISSU 506, 11-21
  • GAN, S., GOH, Y.R., CLARKSON, P.J., PARRACHO, A., NASSERZADEH, V. and SWITHENBANK, J., 2002. Formation and elimination of dioxins/furans from MSW incinerators In: Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers, Portugal, 2-5 April 2002.

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