2026 Invited Speakers

Dr. Pengyong Hoo

Universiti Perlis Malaysia (UniMAP), Malaysia

Dr. Hoo Peng Yong, known as Arthur, is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2016) and a B.Eng. (Honours) in Chemical Engineering (2012), both from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Hoo's research focuses on developing and designing mesoporous catalysts and materials, optimizing catalyst synthesis, and studying the kinetics and mechanisms of catalysis systems. His work also includes research on membrane fouling mechanisms, biomass-based adsorbents, and adsorption processes.
Dr. Hoo has been recognized for his innovative research and has received numerous awards at international conferences, exhibitions, and competitions. Notably, he received the Special Award for Best Invention in Environmental Innovation at the 34th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2023), along with multiple gold and silver medals at various national and international exhibitions. He holds several copyrights for his work, including the enhanced alkaline earth silicate of rice husk ash for free fatty acid extraction and a novel magneto-hybrid polyoxometalate composite membrane. Additionally, Dr. Hoo has published extensively in high-impact journals, such as the Chemical Engineering Journal and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. His international collaborations with researchers from Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia further enhance the global impact of his work. Dr. Hoo's dedication to staying connected and conducting impactful research showcases his commitment to the field, and he feels fortunate to inspire others in chemical engineering and technology-related fields.

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Assoc. Prof. Vimolvan Pimpan

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Vimolvan Pimpan obtained her Bachelor of Science in Materials Science with Major in Polymer Science from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand in 1994. Immediately after graduation, she joined the Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University as a junior lecturer. She continued her study at the University of Akron, USA in 1995 where she conducted her dissertation on the synthesis of cyclic polymers. After she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer Science in 1999, she resumed her position at the Department of Materials Science and has continued working there ever since. She is now a senior lecturer and teaches the courses related to polymer synthesis, processing, characterization, testing, modification and applications. Her current research interests include nanomaterials for chemical sensors, plasma applications in materials science, functional textiles, and plastic recycling.

Assoc. Prof. Graham Dawson

Xi'an Jiaotong-liverpool University, China

Dr. Graham Dawson received his Bachelor and PHD degree from University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, UK in 2002 and 2006, respectively. He joined XJTLU in March 2013. Before taking this position he worked at the Suzhou Institute of nanotechnology and Nanobionics (SINANO) as a postdoctoral research assistant then as an associate professor. During this time, Dr. Dawson was principal investigator of several provincial and national level projects.
He completed his PhD studies under Professor Wuzong Zhou at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland and has presented his research at several national and international conferences and published papers in peer reviewed international journals. His research interest is in the area of nanomaterial synthesis towards applications in photocatalytic degradation and water splitting.