Biotransformation of Palm Oil Waste to Animal Feed

Project title: Biotransformation of Palm Oil Waste to Animal Feed

Position: PhD Candidate

Benefits: 

• 100% tuition fee waiver

• RM2,850 monthly stipends (Standard Monash Stipend up to 42 months for PhD and up to 27 months for Masters) 

Supervisors: A/Prof. Edward Ooi Chien Wei

Project Description: 

This is an industrial project intending to biotransform the palm oil waste into animal feed. The project will involve pilot-scale testing of animal feed production methods, which involve fermentation strategy, enzymatic treatment, and animal testing.

Requirements:

1. Open to Malaysians

2. Hold an excellent Bachelor degree with CGPA of at least [3.00 (Second upper) or equivalent (for Masters)] / [3.67 (First class) or equivalent (for PhD)] in Chemical Engineering or similar disciplines. 

3. Students who are expected to graduate in the near future are also encouraged to apply.

4. Having prior journal publications is preferable.

5. Excellent, motivated, and self-driven.

Please contact A/Prof. Edward Ooi Chien Wei via email: ooi.chien.wei@monash.edu