Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Lee Ting Hun is a leading authority on edible bird’s nests and swiftlet ranching in Malaysia. He established and currently heads the dedicated research unit at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, pioneering the field within the country.
Dr. Lee boasts a distinguished career marked by impactful research and industry contributions. He has led over 20 government and private sector projects exceeding RM2 million, while authoring more than 30 highly regarded publications encompassing journals, conferences, seminars, books, and book chapters. These publications have garnered over 1555 citations, with an h-index of 18 and an i10-index of 25, reflecting their significant influence within the field.
Beyond research, Dr. Lee is a prolific inventor. Over a decade, he has developed innovative processes and products related to bird’s nests, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals. His dedication has been recognized through prestigious awards like the Malaysian Scientist Award and the Geneva Invention and Innovation Award.
Dr. Lee’s expertise extends to industry standards. He co-authored the Malaysian SIRIM standards for both Edible Bird’s Nest and Swiftlet Ranching. Furthermore, his knowledge is highly sought after, leading to his recent appointment as Malaysia’s Bird’s Nest Expert.
Dr. Lee’s commitment to excellence is further exemplified by his election as a Chartered Member of IChemE, the premier qualification for chemical, biochemical, and process engineering professionals.
LIST OF CERTIFICATION
Professional Technologist (Ts.)
Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) is a professional body under Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation that gives professional recognition to Technologists and Technicians in technology and technical fields recognized by the Board.
Chartered Chemical Engineer, MIChemE– 200095232
Chartered Chemical Engineer (MIChemE) is a prestigious professional designation awarded by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). It signifies that the holder has achieved a high level of competence and commitment in the field of chemical, biochemical, and process engineering.
Professional Engineer (Ir.)
A Professional Engineer (Ir.) with Practising Certificate is a person registered under subsection 10D of the Registration of Engineers Act (Revised 2015).
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Academic Qualification
| 2011 | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) |
| Doctor of Philosophy, (Bioprocess Engineering) | |
| Research title: Thermal Inactivation Kinetics of Crude Peroxidase and Polyphenol Oxidae from Pineapple and Long Bean |
Career Position
“A Research Fellow / Head of Edible Bird’s Nest Unit and Swiftlet”
“Senior Lecturer”
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Awards and Achievements
| 2003 | Silver Medal (Itex, 2003) |
| 2004 | Bronze Medal (S&T Expo, 2004) |
| 2004 |
Gold Medal in 32nd International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products, Geneva 2004 |
| 2004 | Saintis Cemerlang 2004 (Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia) |
| 2005 | Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang |
| 2005 | Bronze Medal (R&D Expo IPTA, 2005) |
| 2005 | Bronze Medal ITEX 2005: New Bird’s Nest Cleaning Process |
| 2008 | Innovation Award (ICBWI, 2008) |
| 2012 | Technology Licensing to Swiftlet Garden Sdn. Bhd. |
| 2015 | Sciencedirect Top 25 List of Most Downloaded Articles |
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2016 2019 2019
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Best Paper Award: SEATUC Symposium 2016 Anugerah Jasa Bakti 20 Tahun Perkhidmatan Anugerah Harta Intelek, Fakulti Kejuteraan
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“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
Supervised
Research: Physiochemical and Biomedical Properties of Edible Bird’s Nest
Research: Anticancer Activity and Immunoadjuvant Properties of Edible Bird’s Nest on Human Breast Cancer Cell Line
Research: In Vitro Evaluation of Chondrocytes Isolated from Osteoarthritic Articular Cartilage Supplemented with Edible Bird’s Nest Extract
Research: Optimization of Ultrasound Extraction Parameters for High Total Flavonoid Content of Melastoma Malabathricum
Research: Benchmark of Edible Bird’s Nest Quality Indicator by Using Amino Acid and Epidermal Growth Factor
Research: Effect of Blanching Process on Browning Properties of Fresh and Dried Fruits
Research: Organoleptic Studies of Fresh and Dried Fruits
Research: Edible Bird’s Nest as A Source of Natural Ingredients in Skincare for Its Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Properties
Research: Extraction of Plant-Derived Peptide from Annona Muricata Leaves for Its Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Properties
Research: Product Development and Value Added into Plant Fiber
Research: Determination of The Adulterants Sensitivity in Edible Bird’s Nest Using Amino Acids Coupled with PCA and OPLS-DA Models
Research: Preparation and Preservation of Lemongrass Juice (Cymbopogon) by Biotechnology Approach
Research: A Nutraceutical Formulated Drink from Edible Bird’s Nest and Collagen with Bone Health Properties
Research: Formulation and Development of Animal Feed using Marine By-product
Research: Optimisation, Isolation and Purification of Edible Bird’s Nest Peptides with Dual Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity