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School of Industrial Technology

Associate Professor Dr. Lee Chee Keong

Expertise: 

  1. Biocatalyst and Enzyme Technology
  2. Functional Food Biotechnology
  3. Fermentation Technology
  4. Waste Valorisation

Associate Professor Dr. Lee Chee Keong is an academic staff member in the Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology from Universiti Putra Malaysia and postgraduate degrees (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy) in Industrial Biotechnology from Universiti Sains Malaysia. He joined USM in 2010 and was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in recognition of his academic and research contributions.

Dr. Lee’s research focuses on the development and optimisation of sustainable bioprocesses, with particular emphasis on enzymatic conversion and valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass, oligosaccharide production and purification, the potential industrial application of photosynthetic bacteria in Malaysia, industrial enzyme technology, and microbial fermentation systems. His work contributes to the development of biomass-based value-added products and supports circular bioeconomy and sustainable industrial applications.

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