Chung-lim Law

Biography

Chung Lim completed his first degree in Chemical and Process Engineering; MSc and PhD in the field of fluidised bed technology and advanced drying technology.

Research Interest

Chung Lim started his research since 1998. He has worked on a number of research projects including fluidised bed processing of large particles, fluidised bed drying, low temperature drying, heat pump assisted drying, two-stage drying, intermittent drying, drying of fruits (zapota, chempedak, salak, roselle, pomelo, banana), mushrooms, coca beans, edible swiftlet bird's nest, rice noodles and etc. His research focuses on enhancing product quality, maximising retention of bio-active ingredients, improving textural attributes, enhancing product appearance properties and minimising contamination, eliminating microbial activity, enhancing energy efficiency of unit operation as well as ensuring food safety. Chung Lim has designed a number of unit operation for processing of foods, including fluidised bed dryers, heat pump assisted dryers, low temperature dryer, belt dryer, vacuum fryer and scrubber. Some of the techniques are tested in the industry. His research interests include product dehydration and preservation, advanced drying technology, fluidised bed technology, food quality and safety, dimensionless analysis and scaleup, powder mixing, powder characterisation and diffusion. Currently, Chung Lim is focusing on the study of maximising quality of edible swiftlet bird's nest, developing new drying technology for rubber processing, fluidised bed coating of powder, processing of agricultural products. The projects are supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Agriculture and local companies. The total research grant is amounted to more than RM2.5M.