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Ir. Dr. Elaine Yeu Yee Lee

Head, Learning and Teaching Unit, Senior Lecturer
MIEAust CPEng APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus), M.I.E.M
GC-LTHE (Swinburne) | PhD (Swinburne) | BEng (Hons) (Mechanical) (Curtin)

Learning and Teaching Unit

Office No:+60 82 260 884
Ext. No:7884
Fax No:+60 82 260 813
Room No: B409-B410
Email: [email protected]
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Biography

Ir. Dr. Yeu Yee Lee (Elaine) is the Head of the Learning and Teaching Unit at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. In this role, she supports academic quality and learning and teaching initiatives across the university, working closely with faculties to enhance teaching practices, assessment processes, and student learning experiences.

Prior to her current appointment, Dr Yeu served as Associate Dean (Academic Practice), where she supported faculty-level learning and teaching activities, staff development, and student academic support initiatives. She has also held the role of Industrial Placement Coordinator, overseeing engineering students’ work-integrated learning and supporting industry partnerships.

Dr Yeu holds a PhD in Engineering and a Graduate Certificate of Teaching and Learning from Swinburne University of Technology. She is a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, and an APEC Engineer.

She has over 15 years of teaching experience in chemical and mechanical engineering, including foundation programs. Her academic work includes curriculum development, assessment and moderation, accreditation activities, and teaching enhancement initiatives. Her work reflects a strong commitment to inclusive learning, academic quality, and student success.

Professional Membership

  • Chartered Professional Engineer and Member, Engineers Australia (EA CPEng MIEAust)
  • APEC Engineer & International Professional Engineers Australia (IntPE(Aus))
  • Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (P. Eng)
  • Member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia (M.I.E.M)

Research Interests

  • Thermal Fluid
  • Building Services
  • Biomass Waste-To-Wealth
  • Material Science
  • Heat and mass transfer in porous media
  • Two-phase heat transfer
  • Engineering education
  • Learning and teaching

Teaching Areas

Process Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Professional Experience in Engineering, Thermodynamics, Physics, Science/Engineering Mathematics, Introductory Mathematics, Material and Processes, Machine Dynamics, Final Year Research Project, Final Year Capstone Project

PhD / Master’s by Research Opportunities

Potential research higher degree candidates are welcome to enquire about postgraduate research opportunities in the areas listed above. Please email [email protected] for further information.

Research Grants

Principal Investigator

  • High value-add extraction of lignocellulosic compounds from Australian and Malaysian biomass waste sources. Melbourne-Sarawak Research Collaboration Grant, Dec 2025 – Dec 2026
  • Synergistic integration of sago wastes into high-performance marine and industrial sustainable biobased paints. Swinburne Sarawak Research Supervision Grant, Dec 2023 – Jun 2027
  • Enhancing fluid mechanics education through leveraging the power of interactive virtual labs for multidisciplinary students. Swinburne Sarawak Learning and Teaching Grant, Dec 2023 – Dec 2024
  • Optimisation of Wastewater Treatment Using Membrane Separation in Anime CO2 Capture Process. Swinburne Sarawak Research Collaboration Grant, 2024 – 2025
  • Analysis of Airflow, Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in an Air-Conditioned Sports and Recreation Indoor Stadium. Swinburne Sarawak Research Seed Grant, 2024
  • Pyrolysis and thermogravimetric studies of agro-biomass-derived lignin via low transition temperature mixture green solvent route. Research Micro Fund by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, 2021
  • Thermal Insulation Materials from Plastic Bottles Waste for the Construction Industry in Sarawak. Bright Spark Research Grant, 2020

Co-Investigator or Member

  • AI-Enhanced Statistical Modelling and Optimisation for Predicting Strength of Natural Fibres and Composite Materials. Swinburne Sarawak Research Supervision Grant, Oct 2025 – Sept 2028
  • Sago waste-derived nanocrystalline cellulose as an additive for enhancing corrosion resistance and self-cleaning properties of waterborne paint systems. Research Initiation Fund by Sarawak Research Development Centre (SRDC), Apr 2024 – Apr 2026
  • Extraction and characterisation of nanocrystalline cellulose from agricultural wastes, and its utilisation in forming biodegradable plastic composites. Swinburne Sarawak Strategic Research Grant, 2023 – 2024
  • World-Class Circular Economy Industrial Parks: Best Practices, Challenges, Opportunities, Training, and Collaboration. APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology, and Innovation (PPSTI) Fund, Oct 2022 – Dec 2023
  • Thermogravimetric analysis and combined kinetic study on the pyrolysis of empty fruit bunches lignin extracted using sucrose–malic acid–water low transition temperature mixture. POPSIG Student Research Project Bursary, 2022

Awards

  • Silver Medal, IMU e-Inovasi Competition 2024 (Video Competition)
  • Gold Medal and 2nd Prize, 5th Sustainability Challenge 2023 (Professional Category)
  • Vice-Chancellor’s 2022 One Swinburne Award, Swinburne University of Technology – Winner
  • Swinburne Sarawak Research Success Award 2021
  • Vice-Chancellor’s 2019 Community Engagement Award, Swinburne University of Technology – Highly Commendable

Publications

Journal Papers

  • S. Yong, C.S.C. Yong, Y.L. Yeu, S.K. Thangavelu, A.B. Chai, P.P. Chung. (2026). Valorization of sago hampas: extraction of microcrystalline cellulose and its role in enhancing bio-composite properties, Cellulose, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-026-07010-6 [Q1]
  • S. Yong, Y.L. Yeu, P.P. Chung, E. Jayamani, M. Nikzad, A. B. Chai. (2026). A Review on Nanocellulose for Biobased Paint Formulations: A Sustainable Additive for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Advanced Engineering Materials, https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202501776 [Q1]
  • J. Y. Yeo, P. P. Chung, K. B. Salang, Y.L. Yeu. (2025). Microcrystalline cellulose derived from pineapple leaf and its concentration effect on polycaprolactone-based composite, Key Engineering Materials, 372, 69-75. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-lxl8Bf [Q4]
  • Z. C. Ting, C. C. V. Sia, E. Y. L. Yeu, P. P. Chung, S. K. Thangavelu, A. A. Joseph. (2025). Correlation of experimental data and simulation models in adaptive thermal comfort analysis for university classrooms, Energy and Buildings, 349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.116561 [Q1]
  • A. Rahman, E. P. N. Ntone, D. Alagu, D. D. Rajeswaran, N. F. Shoparwe, S. S. M. Lock, Y.L. Yeu. (2025). A comparison study on hydrophobic and hydrophilic-mixed matrix membranes for diethanolamine removal, Materials Research Innovations, 29(4), 262-268. https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2024.2432697 [Q3]
  • T. L. Sung, Y.L. Yeu, K.H. Chong, C. C. V. Sia, C. H. Ngu. (2025). Analysis of Airflow, Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in an Air-Conditioned Sports and Recreation Indoor Stadium, Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 130(1), 77-90. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.130.1.7790 [Q3]
  • J. Chai, C. C. V. Sia, Y.L. Yeu, K. H. Soon, C.S. Chia, A. Joseph. (2025) Study on Thermal Comfort and Green Building Index of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 133(2), 207-223. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.133.2.207223 [Q3]
  • S. Yong, Y.L. Yeu, P.P. Chung, K. H. Soon. (2024). Extraction and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) From Durian Rind for Biocomposite Application, Journal of Polymers and the Environment 32.  6544–6575. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03401-7 [Q1]
  • M. H. Ho, Y.L. Yeu, C. C. V. Sia, K. H. Soon. (2024). Microcrystalline Cellulose Based Adsorbent Derived from Watermelon Rind for Dye Removal. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mechanics, 122(1), 130–146. https://doi.org/10.37934/aram.122.1.130146 [Q4]
  • T. Ang, C. C. V. Sia, Y.L. Yeu, K.H. Chong, C.S. Chia, A. Joseph. (2023). Natural Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Domestic School Building: CFD Simulation and Improvement Strategies. CFD Letters, 16(3), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.37934/cfdl.16.3.114 [Q2]
  • S. Lee, Y. L. Yeu, K. H. Chong, C. C. V. Sia. (2023). A CFD Analysis of Core Temperature for Different Durian Paste Packages Layouts during Air-Blast Freezing. CFD Letters, 15(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.37934/cfdl.15.1.116 [Q2]
  • Lim, K. H. Chong, C. C. V. Sia, Y.L. Yeu, M. D. Lee. (2023). Numerical Study for Crashworthiness of FSAE Vehicle Chassis via Biomimetic Approach. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 33(2), 328–339. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.33.2.328339 [Q2]
  • L. Yeu & A. Gorin. (2020). Two-Phase Region Effect on Film Condensation on an Inclined Plate Embedded in a Porous Medium. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 78(2), 67-84. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.78.2.6784 [Q3]
  • L. Yeu, H. H. J. Tan, A. Gorin, A. Vakhguelt. (2017). Experimental Study of the Rate of Evaporation from Porous Media of Different Matrices”. Defect and Diffusion Forum (DDF) Vol. 379, pp. 171-180, https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.379.171 [Q4]

Book Chapters

  • C. Bong, K.H. Soon, K.H. Chong, C. C. V. Sia, Y. L. Yeu. (2024) Fluid Dynamics Simulation on the Effect of Carrier Design on Slurry Flow in Chemical-Mechanical Planarization. Technologies and Innovations: An Anthology of Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research, ISSN 978-967-26775-2-9 (e-book). pp. 30-40.
  • B. A. Salang, Y.L. Yeu, E. J. Y. Yeo, P. P. Chung. (2023) Extraction and Characterisation of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Sago Palm for Bio-composite Applications. Exploring Engineering: An Anthology of Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research. ISBN 978-967-26775-1-2 (e-book). pp. 38-48.
  • C. L. Kong, C. C. V. Sia, Y.L. Yeu, K. H. Soon. (2023) Numerical Study on the Ventilation System for Thermal Comfort in Hospital Covid Ward. Exploring Engineering: An Anthology of Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research. ISBN 978-967-26775-1-2 (e-book). pp. 68-77.

Keynote And Invited Lectures

  • V. Gorin, Y.L. Yeu (2016). Opening lecture on Transfer Processes at Phase Transition in Porous Structures. 12th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids – DSL2016, 26-30 June, 2016, Split, Croatia.

Conference Papers

  • L. Y. Cheng, A. Lim, J. L. Wong, J. J. Chew, Y. L. Yeu, D. S. Khaerudini, J. Sunarso (2024) Characterisation and thermal analysis of lignin extracted from empty fruit bunches using malic acid-sucrose-water low transition temperature mixture. AIP Conf. Proc. 4 June 2024; 3103 (1): 020008. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0203416
  • L. Y. Cheng, J. L. Wong, J. J. Chew, Y. L. Yeu, D. S. Khaerudini, J. Sunarso (2022) “Effect of operating parameters on lignin extraction from empty fruit bunches and rice husk using malic acid-sucrose-water low transition temperature mixture”, 30th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, (EUBCE 2022), Virtual, Online, Marseille, 9-12 May 2022 / P. F. Chevet, N. Scarlat and A. Grassi (eds.), pp. 940-944.
  • L. Yeu, A. Vakhguelt, A. Gorin, An Experimental Study of Evaporation in Porous Media, Proc. World Hybrid Technologies and Energy Conference (World Hybrid 2013)”, Kuching, Malaysia, 2013.
  • L. Yeu, A. Vakhguelt, Fundamental Study of Evaporation Heat Transfer in Porous Media, Proc. 3rd International Conference of Institution of Engineering and Technology (IETBIC)”, Brunei Darussalam, pp. 25, 2012.
  • L. Yeu, A. Vakhguelt, An Experimental Study in the Fundamentals of Evaporation from Porous Structure, Proc. 10th International Heat Pipe Symposium, Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan, pp. 54 – 60, 2011.
  • Vakhguelt, N.S.V. Bong, L. Yeu, Study of Evaporation Mechanism using Porous Media, Drying and Evaporation, Proc. 19th Int Cong. Chemical and Process Engineering, Prague, Czech Republic, 2010.
  • L. Yeu, N.S.V. Bong, A. Vakhguelt, Evaporation Mechanism in Porous Medium, Proc. 4th World Engineering Congress, Kuching, Malaysia, PP. 201-208, 2010.
  • L.Yeu, Rajamohan, M.D. Raisul, Thermal Modeling in Cryosurgery, CUTSE International Conference, 2008, 24-27 November 2008.

Intellectual Property

  • Fluid Mechanics Virtual Lab. Copyright registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MYIPO), Registration No. AR2025Q06453, 2025. Owner: Swinburne Sarawak Sdn. Bhd.

Other Publications

  • S. Yong, Y.L. Yeu, P. P. Chung, E. Jayamani, & M. Nikzad (2025). Extraction and Characterisation of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) From Sago Wastes via Mixed Acid Hydrolysis. The Inaugural Industry-University-Community Summit & 5th Swinburne Sarawak Postgraduate Research Conference (IUC-SSPRC). pp. 97-100.
  • Ewusi-Mensah, K.H. Chong, Y.L. Yeu, & B.T. Wong. (2023). World-Class Circular Economy Industrial Parks: Best Practices, Challenges, Opportunities, Training, and Collaboration. APEC Policy Partnership for Science, Technology and Innovation.
  • S. Yong, Y.L. Yeu, & P. P. Chung (2023). Enhancing Circular Sustainability by Transforming Durian Waste into Green Polymer Solutions, 5th Sustainability Challenge 2023, Empowering Resilient Communities Through Sustainable Circular Process Solution, pp. 285-287.