Funding

Funding

This page lists our current funding secured by CNZT members since 2024

2024

  1. Ng, W.C. (PI), Chong, M.N., Yaw, C.S.  Advancing Malaysia's Green Hydrogen: Data-Driven Strategies for Circular Economy Integration and Sustainable Implementation, Funder: Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Ministry of Economy of Malaysia, Amount Funded: RM154,140
  2. Chai, S.P. (PI), Putri, L., Tan, L.L., Chong, M.N., Development of Electrocatalysts for CO2 Reduction Study from Flaring or Post-Combustion. Funder: Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd, Amount Funded: RM930,490.
  3. Wen Shan, T. (PI), Binzaid, S., Rokonuzzaman, M., & Chee Pin, T. EAGER: Sustainable Energy Bike Lanes with Applications in the City of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Funder: National Science Foundation (United States of America), Amount Funded: RM 230,324
  4. Wu. T. Y. (PI). An investigation into the mechanism of alcohol-assisted acidic deep eutectic solvent in extracting reactive lignin rich in β-O-4 inter-unit linkages from oil palm biomass. Funder: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Amount Funded: RM142,800.00
  5. Chew M. L. (PI). Unlocking Advanced Properties of 3D Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes Cages Functionalised with Covalent Organic Framework. Funder: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Amount Funded: RM161,800
  6. Arshad A. S. (PI) Synthesis of 2D MXenes and their transformation into a novel composite material by hybridizing with biochars for energy storage application. Funder: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Amount funded: RM148,300
  7. Hung YM. Graphene Enhanced Devices for Electronics Cooling. Funder: Petronas Research Sdn Bhd. Amount Funded: RM 1,320,000
  8. Azhari, A. (PI), Ng, W.C., Pandya-Wood, R., Chong, M.N., Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Net Zero initiatives in Malaysia’s Energy Sector through Climate Change Communication. Funder: Monash University Malaysia Early Career Researcher Funding Scheme 2025, Amount Funded: RM 40,517.00

2025

  1. Holt, F.J. (PI), Ting, A.S.Y., Foo, S.C., Santiago, K., Climate Change Impacts on Kuala Langat Peat Swamp Forest: Environmental, Biodiversity, and Livelihoods of Indigenous Communities; Funder: School of Science Strategic Project for Internal Research Grant, Amount Funded: RM20,000
  2. Chow, M.F. (PI), Multilevel optimization technique for hydrological monitoring stations in Malaysia. Funder: Angkasa Consulting Sdn Bhd. Amount Funded: RM 35,000
  3. Chow M.F. (PI), Conservation Ecology of Shorea Bentongensis in Pahang: Population Assessment, Habitat Suitability, and Community-Based Restoration Strategies. Funder: NAGAO-Natural Environment Foundation, Japan. Amount Funded: RM 25,000
  4. Ho Y.K. (PI), Resolving the Rate Decline Bottleneck in Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose Through High-Dimensional Population Balance Modeling of Substrate Structural Heterogeneity and Enzyme Interactions. Funder: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Amount Funded:
  5. Ooi C.W. (PI), Lo S.C. Bioconversion of Oil Palm Waste into Valuable Low-carbon Products. Funder: International-Private Funding by CO2CRC. Amount Funded: RM159,294;
  6. Ooi C.W. (PI), Lo S.C., Tim B. Development of a One-Pot Enzymatic Approach for the Delignification and Bioconversion of Lignocellulose into Bioproducts, Funder: Monash Warwick Alliance - Research Activation Fund, Amount Funded: RM 55,815.58

2026

  1. Ooi, J.B. (PI), Experimental Evaluation and Optimization of HHO-Assisted Hydrogen–Diesel Combustion for Light-Duty Trucks and Stationary Engine Applications. Funder:  Trident Nova Sdn. Bhd. Amount Funded: RM 23,400
  2. Chow, M.F. (PI), Advancing Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure through Cross-Climate Innovation: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Removal in Stormwater Biofiltration Systems. Funder: Monash-Warwick Alliance. Amount Funded: RM53,630.