The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) awarded Assistant Professor Dr Lee Tin Sin (picture) from the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) the IEM Young Engineers Award 2012 on 21 April 2012.
The award, presented during IEM's annual general meeting dinner, was conferred in recognition of Dr Lee's significant contribution in academic research and development (R&D).
Dr Lee researches in the areas of bio-polymer particularly in the application of bio-plastic as a sustainable and environmental friendly material that reduces the plastic waste in dumping grounds. From a basic idea, he discovered a bio-plastic and developed it through a full cycle and it is ready for commercialisation. His invention has also won him the silver medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2010. He has also filed three patents related to polymer.
Dr Lee has authored 30 publications in international journals, conference, and book chapter. Among them was his publication titled "Computational modeling and experimental infrared spectroscopy of hydrogen bonding interactions in polyvinyl alcohol-starch blends", which appeared in the POLYMER, an international refereed journal. In addition, Dr Lee is an active reviewer for seven international journals.
Serving as a committee member in the Chemical Engineering Technical Division of IEM, Dr Lee believes that a good engineer must work ethnically, efficiently and be generous with knowledge and time for the betterment of mankind.
Lee (right) receiving the award from IEM President, Ir. Vincent
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