Brochure - faculty of engineering

“ B I O P R O C E S S E S E N G I N E E R S C R E AT E S U S TA I NA B L E WO R L D ”
Venue
Grand Borneo Hotel,
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
MALAYSIA.
Date and Time
Daily lectures / videos/ demonstrations: 08.00 am - 5.00 pm
(Tuesday) 11 August 2015 - (Friday) 14 August 2015
Applications and Cancellations
Application forms can be found on the website www.bpe.ums.edu.my in
order to ensure a place on the course applicants are requested to
send a signed
registration form to the course administrators: Mr.
Malcolm or Ms. Farhana
Confirmation will be sent on receipt of an application form.
Bioprocess engineering (BPE) course is limited to 50 participants only.
Please register at the earliest to avoid disappointment.
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Applications close on FRIDAY, 3 July 2015.
Bioprocess Engineering (BPE)
11- 14 August 2015 , Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Faculty of Engineering, University Malaysia Sabah
Cancellations must be received one week before the start of the
course, or the full fee will be charged.
Who should attend?
Contact Info
The Secretariat
Bioprocess Engineering (BPE)
Faculty of Engineering,
University Malaysia Sabah,
88400 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, MALAYSIA
Phone : + 6088 - 320000 (ext : 3549) / + 6088 - 320533
Fax
: + 6088 - 320539
Email : bpe@ums.edu.my
Website
: http://fkj.ums.edu.my/bpe
This course will be of benefit to all those who are interested in Biochemical
Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Bioreactor Engineering,
Environmental Engineering, Enzyme Engineering, Fermentation Technology,
Food Biotechnology and Metabolic Engineering. Participants will be exposed
to theory as well as practical considerations in Bioprocess Engineering. This
is an opportunity to avail to enhance the knowledge in frontier program of
bioprocess engineering.
“ B I O P R O C E S S E S E N G I N E E R S C R E AT E S U S TA I NA B L E WO R L D ”
“ B I O P R O C E S S E S E N G I N E E R S C R E AT E S U S TA I NA B L E WO R L D ”
“ B I O P R O C E S S E S E N G I N E E R S C R E AT E S U S TA I NA B L E WO R L D ”
Course objectives
Distinguished Speakers
This four days intensive course will be delivered by renowned Professors of bioprocess engi-
Prof. Ir. Dr. Rosalam Hj Sarbatly (UMS)
Dr. Clarence Ongkudon (UMS)
neering. The speakers will present a systematic progression of topics from bioprocesse engi-
Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Abdul Wahab bin Mohammad
Dr. Michael Kobina Danquah (Curtin University)
neering, metabolic pathways and networks, thermodynamics of bioreactions and biocatalysis.
Prof. Dr. Azlina Harun @ Kamaruddin (USM)
Dr. Vishwajit Saraph (Carotino Sdn Bhd)
Following from this, bioreaction kinetics are further explored and applied in the design and op-
Prof. Dr. Abdul Latif Ahmad (USM)
Datuk Dr. Choo Yuen May (MPOB)
eration of ideal and industrial bioreactors. It is presented as a CPD course for engineers and
Prof. Dr. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (UTM)
Dr. Andrew Feng (Kina Biopower Sdn Bhd)
scientists. It also forms part of the Taught Bachelor and Master’s coursework in Bioprocess En-
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail (UTM)
Dr Harcharan Singh (Biotech Corp)
gineering at different Universities, contributing to 8 and 16 credit courses respectively.
Dr. Chan Eng sen (Monash University)
Prof. Dr. Pogaku Ravindra (UMS)
Course content
Format
Growth & Metabolism
The course is presented in an intensive 4 days format, which includes lectures, tutorials, field and lab visits. Fundamentals of Bioreaction Engineering, Design and Operation of Bioreactors will be covered.
Modeling & Monitoring
Control of Bioprocesses
Dr. Suzana Yusuf (UTP)
Process Improvement through Metabolic Manipulation
Power Requirements in Fermentation Vessels
Cost
Oxygen Transfer in Fermentation Vessels
The fee for the course for CPD participants on BPE will be structured as follows:
Biology/Genetics: Integration with Engineering

For only two (2) days RM 1,000
Translation to Different Operating Scales

For four (4) days attendance RM 2,000
Bioreactor Design & Configuration
Bioprocess Synthesis and analysis
This fee includes a set of course presentation notes breakfast, hi tea and luncheon
vouchers.
Bioprocess Simulation & Economics
Biomaterials and Bio economy
Media & Air Sterilization
The Challenges of Downstream processing
Membrane Applications
Biotechnology Policy and Regulations
Life Cycle Assessment in Bioprocess Industry
Certificates and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Points
A certificate of attendance will be awarded for CPD participants. Participants need to
attend at least 80% of the lectures to qualify for an attendance certificate.
CPD participants can also request a formal university transcript from UMS, which
will show this course as part of a Professional Development Career.