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Associate Professor Sing Muk NG

Associate Director for Swinburne Sarawak Research Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Associate Professor
BSc (Hons) PhD (Manchester, UK) MRSC AMIC AMInstP

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science

Office No:+60 82 260 848
Fax No:+60 82 260 813
Room No: A401D, Building A, Chancellery
Email: smng@swinburne.edu.my

Biography

Sing Muk received his bachelor of science (BSc) in chemistry from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2004, and his doctoral degree (PhD) in analytical chemistry from The University of Manchester (UoM) in 2007. Upon completed his doctoral degree, he was appointed as a research associate at UoM, dealing with trace analysis using quartz microbalance technology. He then joined Kyungpook National University, Korea as a post-doctoral researcher under the Biomedical Research Institute. He led a research group that develops smart biomaterials for tissue engineering. He joined Swinburne Sarawak end of 2009 as a lecturer under the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science. He is promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2013 and Associate Professor in 2017 at the same faculty. Currently, he is heading the Swinburne Sarawak Research Centre for Sustainable Technologies in promoting the University research agendas.

His research interest focuses on the development of bio/chemical sensors using different novel materials and detection techniques. He develops novel nanomaterials with unique optical properties and merging it with the cutting edge of biotechnology for different sensing applications such as smart farming, biomedical devices and environmental monitoring. He works closely with international and national collaborators.

Research Interests

  • Development of bio/chemical optical sensors;
  • Light instrumentations for chemical sensing applications;
  • Development of biomaterials;
  • Nanotechnology;

Professional Memberships

  • Member of The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK
  • Associate member of Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, Malaysia
  • Associate member of Institute of Physic, UK
  • Member of SENSOR Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Advisor for Malaysia Pepper Board
  • Editorial member for The International Journal of Nanoelectronic and Materials

PhD/Master by Research Opportunities

Potential research higher degree candidates are welcome to enquire about postgraduate opportunities in the following areas/ projects:

  1. Development of fluorescent nanoparticles for sensing application
  2. Surface interactions phenomena for the utilisation for optical sensing application
  3. Development of smart materials with recognition property
  4. Enabling technology via light instrumentation setup for sensing application
  5. Application of sensor technology for smart farming

Please contact Dr. Sing Muk NG for more information on the above topics.

Current RHD Supervision

NameDegreeArea of ResearchStart yearRole
Johnny Tang JockMScNanotechnology2017Coordinating Supervisor
Phyllis Jacqueline NishiMScNanotechnology2017Coordinating Supervisor
  • Publications

Publications

  • Book and book chapter Sing Muk Ng ‘Chapter 3: Portable NMR-Based Sensors in Medical Diagnosis’. E-Book chapter under ‘Applications of NMR Spectroscopy’ Vol 2 Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. (ISBN: 978-1-60805-999-7), 2015 Amsterdam.
  • Book and book chapter Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy ‘Chapter 2: Molecularly imprinted Optical sensing receptors’. Book Chapter under ‘Handbook of Molecular Imprinting: Advanced Sensor Applications’. Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. (ISBN: 978-981-4316-65-1), 2013 Singapore.
  • Book and book chapter Sing Muk Ng, Jeung Soo Huh, Syed Izhar Haider Abdi, and Jeong Ok Lim ‘Chapter 32: Novel Microspheres for Prolonged Cell Survival’. Book chapter under ‘Handbook of Intelligent Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine’. Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd (ISBN: 9789814267854), 2012 Singapore.
  • Journal paper Suk Fun Chin, Shao-Chien Tan, Suh Cem Pang, Sing Muk Ng ‘Nitrogen doped carbon nanodots as fluorescent probes for selective detection and quantification of Ferric(III) ions’ Optical Materials, 2017, 73: 77-82.
  • Journal paper Yann Huey Ng, Suk Fun Chin, Suh Cem Pang, Sing Muk Ng ‘The luminescence profile of carbon dots synthesised from -cellulose under different acid hydrolysis conditions’ Optical Materials, 2017, 70: 50-56.
  • Journal paper Melissa May Fung Chang, Irine Runnie Ginjom, Sing Muk Ng ‘Single-shot ‘turn-off’ optical probe for rapid detection of paraoxon-ethyl pesticide on vegetable utilising fluorescence carbon dots’. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2017, 242: 1050–1056
  • Journal paper Elaine Loi, Roy Wei Chao Ng, Melissa May Fung Chang, Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Yann Huey Ng, Sing Muk Ng ‘One-pot synthesis of carbon dots using two different acids and their respective unique photoluminescence property’. Luminescence: The Journal of Biological and Chemical Luminescence, 2017, 32: 114–118
  • Journal paper Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Suk Fun Chin, Sing Muk Ng ‘A unique “turn-on” fluorescence signalling strategy for highly specific detection of ascorbic acid using carbon dots as sensing probe’. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2016, 85: 844–852
  • Journal paper Melissa May Fung Chang, Irine Runnie Ginjom, Maria Ngu-Schwemlein, Sing Muk Ng ‘Synthesis of yellow fluorescent carbon dots and their application to the determination of chromium(III) with selectivity improved by pH tuning’. Microchimica Acta, 2016, 183(6): 1899-1907
  • Journal paper Peggy Zhen Zhen Ngu, Stephanie Pei Phing Chia, Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Sing Muk Ng ‘Synthesis of carbon nanoparticles from waste rice husk used for the optical sensing of metal ions’. New Carbon Materials, 2016, 31(2):135-143
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng, Masilamany Koneswaran, Ramaier Narayanaswamy ‘A Review on Fluorescent Inorganic Nanoparticles for Optical Sensing Applications’. RSC Advances, 2016, 6: 21624 – 21661
  • Journal paper Lim Jeong Ok, Huh Jeung Suh, Abdi SIH, Sing Muk Ng, Yoo J James ‘Functionalized Biomaterials – Oxygen Releasing Scaffolds’. Journal of Biotechnology and Biomaterials, 2015, 5: 182.
  • Journal paper Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Suk Fun Chin, Sing Muk Ng ‘Facile synthesis of carbon nanoparticles from sodium alginate via ultrasonic-assisted nano-precipitation and thermal acid dehydration for ferric ion sensing’. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2015, 209: 997-1004.
  • Journal paper Adden Nguong Leong Tiong, Nicholas Kwong Hui Wong, Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Xian Wen Tan, Sing Muk Ng ‘A sustainable alternative to synthesis optical sensing receptor for the detection of metal ions‘. Optical Materials, 2015, 40: 132-138.
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng ‘Sustainable alternative in environmental monitoring using carbon nanoparticles as optical probes’. Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2014, 3(4): 36-42
  • Journal paper Aressa Azman, Suk Fun Chin, Suh Cem Pang and Sing Muk Ng. ‘Fluorescein Labeled Starch Maleate Nanoparticles as Sensitive Fluorescent Sensing Probes for Metal Ions’. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2013, accepted for publication. (IF=1.547)
  • Journal paper Xian Wen Tan, Ain Nadirah Binti Romainor, Suk Fun Chin, and Sing Muk Ng. ‘Carbon dots production via pyrolysis of sago waste as potential probe for metal ions sensing’. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2014, 105: 157-165. (IF=2.560, 2013. Thomson Reuters indexed)
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng, Derrick Sing Nguong Wong, Jane Hui Chiun Phung, Chin Suk Fun, and Hong Siang Chua. ‘Integrated miniature fluorescent probe to leverage the sensing potential of ZnO quantum dots for the detection of copper (II) ions’. Talanta, 2013, 116: 514–519. (IF=3.747, 2012. Thomson Reuters indexed)
  • Journal paper Shui Shui Wee, Yann Huey Ng, Sing Muk Ng. ‘Synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots via simple acid hydrolysis of bovine serum albumin and its potential as sensitive sensing probe for lead (II) ions’. Talanta, 2013, 116: 71-76 (IF=3.747, 2012. Thomson Reuters indexed)
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng and Suk Fun Chin. ‘Interface study on zinc oxide quantum dots using fluorometric and regression analysis in view of optical sensing’. Analytical Letters, 2013, 46(8): 1278-1288 (IF=1.016, 2012. Thomson Reuters indexed)
  • Journal paper Siti Nur Akmar Mohd Yazid, Suk Fun Chin, Suh Cem Pang, Sing Muk Ng. ‘Detection of Sn(II) ions via quenching of the fluorescence of carbon nanodots’. Microchimica Acta, 2013, 180 (1): 137-143 (IF=3.033, 2011. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Suk Fun Chin, Siti Nur Akmar Mohd Yazid, Suh Cem Pang, Sing Muk Ng. ‘Facile synthesis of fluorescent carbon nanodots from starch nanoparticles’. Materials Letters, 2012, 85: 50–52 (IF=2.307, 2012. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy. ‘Spectrofluorometry study of -cyclodextrin and N-phenyl-1-naphthylamine inclusion complex and its analytical application via artificial neural network’. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 2012, 72(3): 357-365 (IF=1.886, 2011. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy.’ Molecularly imprinted polymers as optical sensing receptors: Correlation between analytical signals and binding isotherms’. Analytica Chimica Acta, 2011, 703: 226-233 (IF=4.555, 2011. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Syed Izar Haider Abdi, Sing Muk Ng, Jeong Ok Lim, ‘An enzyme-modulated oxygen-producing micro-system for regenerative therapeutics’, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2011, 409: 203-205 (IF=3.350, 2011. Thomson Reuters indexed)
  • Journal paper S.I.H. Abdi, S.M. Ng, J.Y. Choi, J.M. Seo, J.O.Lim, ‘Size-controlled microbeads through the influence of the coalescence effect in the emulsification solvent evaporation method’, Macromolecular Research, 2010, 18: 668-673 (IF=1.639, 2010. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Demonstration of a simple, economical and practical technique in utilising imprinted polymer for metal ion sensing’. Microchimica Acta, 2010, 169: 303-311 (IF=2.578, 2010. Thomson Reuters indexed)
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng, Jeong Yeon Choi, Hyung Soo Han, Jeung Soo Huh, Jeong Ok Lim, ‘Novel microencapsulation of potential drugs with low molecular weight and high hydrophilicity: hydrogen peroxide as a candidate compound’. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2010, 384: 120-127 (IF=3.607, 2010. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy ‘Molecularly Imprinted β-Cyclodextrin Polymer as Potential Optical Receptor for the Detection of Organic Compound’ Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2009. 139(1): 156-165 (IF=3.083, 2009. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper P.J.R. Roche, Sing Muk Ng, K. Page, N. Goddard, R. Narayanaswamy. ‘Surface plasmon resonance sensor in the analysis of caffeine binding to CYP1A2 p450 monoxygenase in the presence and absence of NADPH’ Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2009. 139(1): 97-103 (IF=3.083, 2009. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper P.J.R. Roche, Sing Muk Ng, R. Narayanaswamy. ‘Multiple surface plasmon biosensor assay as new tool for probing metabolic evaluation of CYP2D6’. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2009. 139(1): 74-82 (IF=3.083, 2009. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Philip J.R. Roche, Sing Muk Ng, R. Narayanaswamy, Nicholas Goddard, Ken M. Page, ‘Multiple surface plasmon resonance quantification of dextromethorphan using a molecularly imprinted β-cyclodextrin polymer: A potential probe for drug–drug interactions’ Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2009. 139(1): 22-29 (IF=3.083, 2009. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy ‘Fluorescence sensor using a molecularly imprinted polymer as a recognition receptor for the detection of aluminium ions in aqueous media’. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2006. 386(5): p. 1235-1244 (IF= 2.867, 2007. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Journal paper Han Chern Loh, Sing Muk Ng, and Musa Ahmad, ‘Accurate Zirconium Detection at Visible Wavelength Using Artificial Neural Network’. Analytical Letters, 2005. 38: 1305–1316 (IF=0.99, 2006. Thomson Reuters indexed).
  • Conference paper Johnny Jock Lee Tang, Phyllis Jacqueline Nishi and Sing Muk Ng ‘Synthesis of orange emitting carbon dots as potential optical sensing receptor for metal ions’. 4th IEEE International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Applied Sciences (ICETAS 2017). Bahrain. November 2017
  • Conference paper Johnny Jock Lee Tang, Phyllis Jacqueline Nishi, Hong Siang Chua, Krishna Persaud and Sing Muk Ng ‘Rapid evaluation of microbial count in river water based on headspace concentration of volatile organic compounds’. The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN 2017). Montreal, Canada. May 2017
  • Conference paper Johnny Jock Lee Tang, Phyllis Jacqueline Nishi, Gabriel Eng Wee Chong, Martin Gideon Wong, Hong Siang Chua, Krishna Persaud and Sing Muk Ng ‘River water quality analysis via headspace detection of volatile organic compounds’. AIP Conference Proceedings 1808, 020053 (2017)
  • Conference paper Matthew Min Enn Chai, Hong Siang Chua and Sing Muk Ng ‘An alternative cost-effective image processing based sensor for continuous turbidity monitoring’. AIP Conference Proceedings 1808, 020014 (2017)
  • Conference paper Yann Huey NG, Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Phyllis Nishi, Johnny Jock Lee Tang, Hong Siang Chua, Krishna Persaud, Sing Muk Ng ‘Interface complexation of fluorescence carbon dots with targeted analyte in water and its potential as sensing probe’. 24th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE). Kuching, Malaysia. August 2016.
  • Conference paper Phyllis Nishi, Johnny Jock Lee Tang, Yann Huey Ng, Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Hong Siang Chua, Krishna Persaud, Sing Muk Ng ‘Facile hydrothermal conversion of natural polymer into carbon dots for environmental sensing applications’. 24th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE). Kuching, Malaysia. August 2016.
  • Conference paper Hong Siang Chua, Johnny Tang, Phyllis Nishi, Gabriel Chong, Martin Wong, Krishna Persaud, Sing Muk Ng ‘Prediction of Microbial Water Grade of River Using Metal Oxide Sensors’. 16th International Meeting on Chemical Sensor (IMCS). Jeju, Korea. July 2016.
  • Conference paper Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Suk Fun Chin, Sing Muk Ng ‘Carbon Nanoparticles-Based Aptamer Biosensor for Cardiac Troponin-T’. Europt(r)ode XIII. Graz, Austria. March 2016.
  • Conference paper Yann Huey Ng, Suk Fun Chin, Suh Cem Pang, Sing Muk Ng ‘Interface Study on Carbon Dots Using Fluorometric Technique and Its Potential as Metal Ions Sensing Receptors’. Europt(r)ode XIII. Graz, Austria. March 2016.
  • Conference paper Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Suk Fun Chin, Sing Muk Ng ‘A fluorescence ‘turn off-on’ sensing system based on carbon nanoparticles’. Europt(r)ode XIII. Graz, Austria. March 2016.
  • Conference paper Sing Muk Ng, Hong Siang Chua, Krishna Persaud ‘Analysis of water quality through headspace detection of volatile organic compounds’. 11th Asian Conference on Chemical Sensors. Penang Malaysia. November 2015
  • Conference paper Yann Huey Ng, Suk Fun Chin, Suh Cem Pang, Sing Muk Ng ‘Synthesis of green carbon dots as potential mercuric (II) ions sensing probe’. 28th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences. Perak, Malaysia. August 2015
  • Conference paper D.C.Y. Choo, Sing Muk Ng ‘Synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymer as artificial bio-sensing receptor utilizing biotechnology as an approach towards sustainable technological development’. 24th Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors. Melbourne, Australia. May 2014
  • Conference paper M. Chang, I.R. Ginjom, M. Ngu-Schwemlein, Sing Muk Ng ‘Development of yellow carbon nanoparticle by acid dehydration for detection of organophosphate pesticides’. 24th Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors. Melbourne, Australia. May 2014.
  • Conference paper Melissa Chang, Maria Ngu, Irine Ginjom, Sing Muk Ng. ‘Development of yellow carbon dots for detection of lead and chromium metal ions’. Europt(r)ode XII. Athens, Greece. April 2014. (Oral presentation)
  • Conference paper Jessica Fung Yee Fong, Suk Fun Chin, Sing Muk Ng. ‘The facile synthesis of carbon dots for iron ion sensing’. Asiasense 2013, Melaka, Malaysia. August 2013. (Oral Presentation)
  • Conference paper Jessica Fong Fung Yee, Suk Fun Chin, Sing Muk Ng. ‘Facile synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots for optical sensing of ammonia’ ISOEN 2013 (15th International Symposium on Olfactory and Electronic Nose). Daegu, Korea. July 2013. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper M. Jong, J. L. Chan, S. I. Amir, S. M. Ng, and M. Müller ‘Use of bioluminescent bacteria as biosensor receptor to detect heavy metals (silver, cobalt and lead)’ South China Sea 2012, University Malaya (Poster Presentation, Consolation Prize for best poster in the area)
  • Conference paper N. A. Hassan, G. C. H. Yiin, S. M. Ng, and M. Müller ‘Use of bioluminescent bacteria as biosensor receptor to detect heavy metals’ South China Sea 2012, University Malaya (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Sing Muk Ng, S. F. Chin , S. C. Pang. ‘Novel green synthesis of biocompatible carbon nanodots as potential optical sensing receptor’ Europt(r)ode XI. Barcelona, Spain. April 2012. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Jeong Ok Grace Lim, SIH Abdi, Sing Muk Ng, Jeung Soo Huh, and James J. Yoo.’ Oxygen Generating Matrix for Regenerative Medicine’. TERMIS-AP 2010 Annual Conference. Sydney, Australia. September 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Conference paper Jeong Ok Lim, Sing Muk Ng, Ho Yun Chung, and Jeung Soo Huh,’ Novel oxygen producing microspheres for tissue regeneration’. TERMIS EU Meeting, Galway, Ireland. June 2010. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Jeong Ok Grace Lim, Sing Muk Ng, Hyung Soo Han, Jeil Moon, and Jeung Soo Huh, ‘Polymeric Microspheres as Potential Oxygen Generating Biomaterials’. 2nd TERMIS World Congress in conjunction with 2009 Seoul Stem Cell Symposium, Seoul, Korea. August 2009. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper S.M. Ng, J.Y. Choi, S.I.H. Abdi, J.O. Lim, Y.H. Park, H.S. Han, and J.S. Huh, ‘Development of novel biomaterials to prolong cell survival as potential interface platform for biosensors’. The 8th Asian Conference on Chemical Sensors (ACCS2009), Daegu, Korea. October 2009
  • Conference paper Krishna C. Persaud, Sing-Muk Ng, Carla Mucignat, Paolo Pelosi ‘Odorant binding proteins and mouse urinary proteins: potential biomimetic sensing systems’. European Chemoreception Organisation Congress (ECRO), Slovenia. September 2008. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Roche, P.J.R., Sing Muk Ng, Goddard, N., and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Development of SPR biosensors for determination of recombinant human Cytochrome p450 monoxygenase drug turnover’. Europt(r)ode IX. Dublin, Ireland. April 2008. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Binding isotherms of molecularly imprinted polymers and the correlation with its analytical response for optical sensor development.’ Europt(r)ode IX. Dublin, Ireland. April 2008. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Practical evaluation of imprinted polymeric materials as optical sensing receptors’. Europt(r)ode IX. Dublin, Ireland. April 2008. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Roche, P.J.R., Sing Muk Ng, Goddard, N., and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Application of new SPR-based toxicity assays to pharmaceutical drug development.’ Europt(r)ode IX. Dublin, Ireland. April 2008. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Roche, P.J.R., Sing Muk Ng, Goddard, N., Page, K., and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Multiple surface plasmon resonance quantification of dexomethorphan using a molecularly imprinted β-cyclodextrin polymer: A potential probe for drug-drug interactions’. Europt(r)ode IX. Dublin, Ireland. April 2008. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Molecularly imprinted beta-cyclodextrin polymer for fluorescence optical sensor development: assessment of binding properties’. Graduate Research Conference. Manchester. June 2007(Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Roche, P.J.R., Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Novel optical method for drug development and pharmaceutical assays’. Graduate Research Conference. Manchester. June 2007(Poster Presentation).
  • Conference paper Roche, P.J.R., Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Novel optical method for drug development and pharmaceutical assays’. Graduate Research Conference. Manchester. June 2007 (Oral Presentation)
  • Conference paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) as sensing material for the detection of metal ion’. Photon06. Manchester. September 2006. (Poster Presentation)
  • Conference paper Sing Muk Ng and R. Narayanaswamy, ‘Synthesis of aqueous-based molecularly imprinted polymer as an optical receptor for fluorimetric determination of aluminium ion.’ Europt(r)ode VIII. Tubingen Germany. April 2006. (Poster Presentation)