Liew Phing Pui

• Results-driven food researcher and scientist with over 16 years of experience specializing in food biotechnology.
• Expertise in research, consulting, coaching, and guest speaking in overseas markets. 
• Proven track record in project management and leadership, successfully coordinating teams and securing substantial grants. 
• Developed innovative products such as plant-based meatballs, probiotic-incorporated dairy and non-dairy beverages, and spices-incorporated edible packaging.
• Seeking a senior or managerial role to leverage skills in research and product development for continued advancements in the food industry.

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Scientist/ Researcher January 2010-April 2023

• Coordinated research activities and secured RM1,232,623 in grants as a principal investigator/co-researcher for 20 projects, including:
  • Production of plant-based meatballs and burger patties with whey protein isolate and different flour through extrusion technique.
  • Microencapsulation of probiotics and its incorporation in dairy (yoghurt drinks) and non-dairy beverages (nut milk, herbal drinks and fruit juice).
  • Development of spices-incorporated edible packaging for extension of shelf life in meat-based product.
  • Probiotic incorporated carboxymethyl cellulose-chitosan edible film for packaging of fresh red snapper fish fillets.
  • 3D and 4D printing of edible films with alginate and gelatin.
  • Enzyme-aided liquefaction to produce local fruit puree and powder. 
  • Bio-remedy of sea cucumber by-products: Purification and evaluation of bioactive peptide from sea cucumber internal organs hydrolysate.
  • Concentrated betanin red dragon fruit drink with improved stability, bio-accessibility, and antioxidant activity.
  • Valorization of durian seed waste as functional food ingredients.
• Effectively communicated complex scientific concepts and research findings through 87 journal publications, delivering significant contributions to the field of food biotechnology.
• Presented at international conferences, establishing expertise in food science and technology.
• Invited speaker at events and institutions, contributing to knowledge sharing and promoting advancements in the field. 

• Provided leadership, administration, planning, and marketing for the food science department, overseeing 13 staff members and 200 students.
• Contributed to major decision-making, planning, and executions as a member of the faculty management board. 
• Strategized promotion and marketing efforts for the BSc (Hons) Food Science with nutrition program. 
• Delivered insightful guest lectures and webinars on food science and nutrition topics, sharing expertise and industry knowledge.

• Mentored and coached Foundation, Bachelor, Master, and PhD students on various food-related subjects, fostering independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Served as a consultant for industry projects, collaborating with companies to address their specific needs. 
  • The evaluation of biochemical and nutritional contents presents in cocoa meal replacement with testing methodologies in accordance with ISO-17025, Industry Grant, with Greenlife Harvest Marketing (M) Sdn. Bhd.
  • Crude volatile compounds from F. carica: Extraction, characterization and development into an oral spray and oil capsule, Industry Grant, with Mutiara Figs Sdn. Bhd. 
• Collaborated with international partners to design and complete food-related projects, promoting global research collaborations. 
• Trained with ISO 9001: 2015 Awareness, conducted auditing for several departments, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Award obtained: Received multiple awards, including 1st prize at the 12th Asian Conference on Lactic Acid Bacteria and Top Research Publications Contributor at UCSI University Research Excellence Award.

Research Assistant June 2007- December 2009

• Conducted lab sessions and demonstrated the usage of instrumentations for food analysis.
• Provided guidance for food biochemistry, and technology of plant and animal products.

QC cum R&D Chemist May 2006-February 2007

• Conducted quality control tests for 80% of coatings produced, including total solid, color, viscosity, and application tests.
• Developed and improved coating formulations to enhance competitiveness in the market.

Universiti Putra Malaysia Selangor, Malaysia

PhD, Food Biotechnology (CGPA: 3.825) Graduation date: April 2017

• Thesis title: Production of shelf-stable spray-dried powder from enzyme-assisted liquefied ‘cempedak’ (Artocarpus integer) fruit.
• Courses: Research Methodologies and Statistics in Food Science and Technology, Trends in Food Technology

• Thesis title: Purification of and factors affecting 5’-phosphodiesterase from germinating adzuki (Vigna angularis) bean.
• Course: Food Bioprocessing

• Major in Food modules
• Courses: Introduction to Food Science, Introduction to Food Processing Technologies, Halal and Haram in Food Processing, Food Chemistry, Analysis and Characterization of Food Components, Food Biotechnology