IBioE Seminar - Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Yew Hoong, Universiti Malaya Electrifying the Future through Next-Generation Nanoelectronic MaterialsAs the demand for high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable technologies intensifies, the development of next-generation electronic materials becomes increasingly critical. This presentation explores the important role of advanced electronic materials in enabling transformative innovations across diverse applications — from nano-scaled gate dielectrics and semiconductor packaging to gas sensing nanotechnologies. Drawing on over a decade of interdisciplinary research, the talk will highlight the deposition, structural and electrical properties, as well as functional integration of transition- and rare-earth metal oxides thin films tailored for modern device applications. Gas sensing nanomaterials, which harness the high surface area, tunable electrical properties, and defect-rich interfaces of nanostructured oxides to achieve enhanced sensitivity and selectivity. Notable examples include ZnSnO4 nanowires for ethanol detection and nitrogen-doped ZnO nanosheets, enabling low detection limits (as low as 20 ppm) at reduced operating temperatures. These materials are poised to transform environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and non-invasive medical diagnostics through their integration into low-power, miniaturized sensor platforms.BiographyYew Hoong Wong is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya. He is a Professional Engineer (PEng) in Material Engineering discipline registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council UK, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) UK, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (FIEM), Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (SMIEEE) USA, Member of Young Scientists Network – Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), and Project Management Professional (PMP®) registered with the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.To date, Prof. Wong has published over 140 high-impact research papers in WoS/ISI-indexed journals, 5 invited book chapters, and 1 filed Malaysian patent, with h-index of 25 (WoS). He has secured 48 projects from the government ministries, industries, international agencies, and university, amounting over RM 8 million, in which, he serves as the PI for 26 projects, worth approx. RM 2 million. He has also supervised 60 postgraduates and mentored 3 postdoctoral research fellows. He served as a Visiting Professor to National Tsing Hua University (2018) and currently serving as an Adjunct Professor to Universitas Airlangga (2023–2025). Prof. Wong involves in Editorial Boards of ISI/WoS- and Scopus-indexed journals, as Keynote Speakers, External Assessors for Engineering Academic Programs, Internal and External Examiners for master and doctoral theses, EAC Panel Evaluator, Auditor, as well as Panel Evaluators for National and International Grants. Within UM, Prof. Wong served as Program Coordinator (Head of Program) for Mechanical Engineering (2016-2021). He currently heads the UM–CSUST Joint Education Program, AUA-JLS Program, and CoE for Future Sustainable Energy. Outside UM, engagement in professional bodies (IEM, IEEE, IMechE, and IMM) showcases his commitment to advancing the engineering profession through Chairmanships, Deputy/Vice-Chairmanships, Secretary, and Academic Liaison roles. In recognition of his engineering research excellence and service, Prof. Wong received the Anugerah Tokoh Muda Kejuruteraan Negara (National Young Engineering Icon Award) 2023 by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. He was also conferred the IEM Young Engineer Award 2024 and the IEM Presidential Award of Excellence 2024. Previously, he received the IEEE–EPS Outstanding Young Engineer Award 2020 for contributions to electronic packaging materials and semiconductor fabrication technologies. For his dedication to IMechE, he was awarded the IMechE Best Young Engineer 2023. Additionally, he received UM Excellence Service Awards in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2024. He has also won over 10 awards at international exhibitions for research and innovations, including MTE and ITEX Gold and Silver Medals, Best Invention Awards, Outstanding Innovation Awards, and Special Merit Awards.Further InformationChemical Engineering, University of EdinburghInstitute for Bioengineering (IBioE) Tags Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Jul 07 2025 12.00 - 13.00 IBioE Seminar - Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Yew Hoong, Universiti Malaya Electrifying the Future through Next-Generation Nanoelectronic Materials Eng Sanderson Building, Lecture Theatre 1 Sanderson Buildings, Google map
IBioE Seminar - Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Yew Hoong, Universiti Malaya Electrifying the Future through Next-Generation Nanoelectronic MaterialsAs the demand for high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable technologies intensifies, the development of next-generation electronic materials becomes increasingly critical. This presentation explores the important role of advanced electronic materials in enabling transformative innovations across diverse applications — from nano-scaled gate dielectrics and semiconductor packaging to gas sensing nanotechnologies. Drawing on over a decade of interdisciplinary research, the talk will highlight the deposition, structural and electrical properties, as well as functional integration of transition- and rare-earth metal oxides thin films tailored for modern device applications. Gas sensing nanomaterials, which harness the high surface area, tunable electrical properties, and defect-rich interfaces of nanostructured oxides to achieve enhanced sensitivity and selectivity. Notable examples include ZnSnO4 nanowires for ethanol detection and nitrogen-doped ZnO nanosheets, enabling low detection limits (as low as 20 ppm) at reduced operating temperatures. These materials are poised to transform environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and non-invasive medical diagnostics through their integration into low-power, miniaturized sensor platforms.BiographyYew Hoong Wong is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya. He is a Professional Engineer (PEng) in Material Engineering discipline registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council UK, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) UK, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (FIEM), Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (SMIEEE) USA, Member of Young Scientists Network – Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), and Project Management Professional (PMP®) registered with the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.To date, Prof. Wong has published over 140 high-impact research papers in WoS/ISI-indexed journals, 5 invited book chapters, and 1 filed Malaysian patent, with h-index of 25 (WoS). He has secured 48 projects from the government ministries, industries, international agencies, and university, amounting over RM 8 million, in which, he serves as the PI for 26 projects, worth approx. RM 2 million. He has also supervised 60 postgraduates and mentored 3 postdoctoral research fellows. He served as a Visiting Professor to National Tsing Hua University (2018) and currently serving as an Adjunct Professor to Universitas Airlangga (2023–2025). Prof. Wong involves in Editorial Boards of ISI/WoS- and Scopus-indexed journals, as Keynote Speakers, External Assessors for Engineering Academic Programs, Internal and External Examiners for master and doctoral theses, EAC Panel Evaluator, Auditor, as well as Panel Evaluators for National and International Grants. Within UM, Prof. Wong served as Program Coordinator (Head of Program) for Mechanical Engineering (2016-2021). He currently heads the UM–CSUST Joint Education Program, AUA-JLS Program, and CoE for Future Sustainable Energy. Outside UM, engagement in professional bodies (IEM, IEEE, IMechE, and IMM) showcases his commitment to advancing the engineering profession through Chairmanships, Deputy/Vice-Chairmanships, Secretary, and Academic Liaison roles. In recognition of his engineering research excellence and service, Prof. Wong received the Anugerah Tokoh Muda Kejuruteraan Negara (National Young Engineering Icon Award) 2023 by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. He was also conferred the IEM Young Engineer Award 2024 and the IEM Presidential Award of Excellence 2024. Previously, he received the IEEE–EPS Outstanding Young Engineer Award 2020 for contributions to electronic packaging materials and semiconductor fabrication technologies. For his dedication to IMechE, he was awarded the IMechE Best Young Engineer 2023. Additionally, he received UM Excellence Service Awards in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2024. He has also won over 10 awards at international exhibitions for research and innovations, including MTE and ITEX Gold and Silver Medals, Best Invention Awards, Outstanding Innovation Awards, and Special Merit Awards.Further InformationChemical Engineering, University of EdinburghInstitute for Bioengineering (IBioE) Tags Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Jul 07 2025 12.00 - 13.00 IBioE Seminar - Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Yew Hoong, Universiti Malaya Electrifying the Future through Next-Generation Nanoelectronic Materials Eng Sanderson Building, Lecture Theatre 1 Sanderson Buildings, Google map
Jul 07 2025 12.00 - 13.00 IBioE Seminar - Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Yew Hoong, Universiti Malaya Electrifying the Future through Next-Generation Nanoelectronic Materials
