Ir. Dr. Jong Boon Ooi (Jacob) is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. He holds a PhD from Monash University Malaysia and a Master's and Bachelor's (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). He is a Professional Engineer (BEM), Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council, UK), and Member of IMechE, UK. His research spans carbon- and boron-based nanoparticle fuel additives, low-carbon fuel blends from renewable sources (vegetable oils, agricultural waste, tires, plastics), and machine learning, response surface methodology, and genetic algorithms for optimising fuel formulations and engine conditions. He also conducts fundamental combustion research on co-flow and counterflow diffusion flames, examining flame structure, stability, and emissions using hydrogen, ammonia, synthetic methane, and biogas, supported by energy, exergy, economic, environmental, and life-cycle assessment frameworks. Dr. Jacob has authored over 46 international journal papers and secured funding from Petronas Research, AFOSR, FRGS, and industry partners. He is an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports, Discover Energy (Springer Nature), and Energy Research Journal, and an Early Career Researcher Expert for Oxford Open Energy. He has reviewed over 150 articles for leading biofuels, combustion, and renewable energy journals.

Sustainable Fuel Blends of Waste-Derived Oil Doped with Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs): A Novel Approach to Clean and Efficient Diesel Engine Applications

Ir. Chee Choy Chow holds a Master of Engineering Science from Monash University and is currently a PhD Graduate Research Student at the School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, where his research focuses on sustainable alternative fuels, compression-ignition engine combustion, performance and emissions, with particular interest in waste-derived fuels, biodiesel and additives. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with the Engineering Council, United Kingdom, and a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). He has more than 27 years of engineering and management experience, including senior leadership roles in the material handling and engineering industry. His professional experience encompasses cranes and material handling systems, building maintenance units, engineering design, technical and operations management, safety and compliance with engineering standards. He previously served as a Senior Lecturer (Practice) at Monash University Malaysia from 2020 to 2021. Together with his current teaching assistant role, he has approximately 2.5 years of experience in engineering design education. He currently serves on the IMechE UK Professional Review Interview (PRI) panel and as a Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) examiner for the BEM. His interests bridge industry practice, engineering education and sustainable energy research.

Integrated Hydrogen-Assisted Decarbonisation of Internal Combustion Engines: Experimental, Field, and System-Level Optimization

Agill Aynngran Raj is a Mechanical Engineering researcher and PhD candidate at Monash University Malaysia, School of Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from Monash University Malaysia. His research focuses on hydrogen-assisted internal combustion engines, sustainable power generation, engine performance and emissions, with particular interest in hydrogen fuel integration, HHO supplementation, exhaust energy recovery and techno-economic optimisation. His current research encompasses hydrogen-fuelled gensets, hydrogen–petrol blending and the effects of octane rating (RON), as well as HHO-assisted heavy-duty diesel engines. He has conducted field investigations on HHO-assisted heavy-duty trucks across different engine generations and operating conditions, evaluating their real-world performance and emissions. His HHO research extends beyond laboratory experimentation into industry-focused development and commercialisation, with the technology being evaluated for potential deployment in real-world heavy-duty vehicle fleets and industrial applications. His broader interests include mechanical equipment and machinery, internal combustion engines, sustainable energy systems and the development of practical engineering technologies that bridge the gap between research and industrial application.

Computational Studies on Turbulent Combustion Behaviour of H2/CH4 and H2/NH3 Blended Fuels: From the Fundamentals to the Application

Wong Chee Harng, Reuben graduated from University of Nottingham Malaysia with a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, and is an incumbent PhD candidate at Monash University Malaysia. His current research work focuses on studying combustion behaviour of both hydrogen-methane and hydrogen-ammonia blended fuels numerically. By investigating fundamental flame combustion characteristics and assessing practicality of both fuels under an in-cylinder combustor setting, he hopes to address the knowledge gap for transitioning practical combustors to hydrogen-based fuels.

Synergistic Effects of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanoplatelets (h-BNNPs) as Combustion Enhancers in Palm Biodiesel-Diesel Blends

Asad Ali Sodhro is a Mechanical Engineering researcher and PhD candidate at Monash University Malaysia, School of Engineering. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. His MSc research focused on the modelling and simulation of a hydrogen-fired three-shaft industrial gas turbine with an intercooler. His current PhD research focuses on the synergistic effects of hexagonal boron nitride nanoplatelets (h-BNNPs) as combustion enhancers in palm biodiesel-diesel blends, with an emphasis on sustainable fuels, combustion enhancement, fuel additives, and energy efficiency. He also has three years of professional experience as an Inspection Engineer at Wajedo International Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan. His industrial experience includes pre-, during-, and post-welding inspection, welding quality control, preheating and interpass temperature monitoring, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), QA/QC documentation, technical reporting, and non-destructive testing (NDT), including PT, RT, UT, and MT.

Effect of n-Butanol Content on Droplet Combustion Characteristics of Jet A-1 / Palm Oil Biodiesel Blends

Kua Khee Hang is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at Monash University Malaysia with a strong interest in aviation, particularly aircraft components, propulsion and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). He is interested in understanding how alternative fuels can be tested and evaluated for aviation applications, especially their fuel properties and combustion behaviour. His interest in SAF comes from the challenge of reducing the environmental impact of aviation while maintaining the performance and reliability required for aircraft engines. His current research focuses on introducing different concentrations of n-butanol into a Jet A-1 and palm biodiesel blend to understand its effect on combustion behaviour. He uses Python-based image processing to analyse key combustion characteristics such as ignition delay and burning rate, among others. The study provides insight into how alcohol-based fuel components interact with conventional aviation fuel and supports the broader exploration of alcohol-derived pathways, such as Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ), towards more sustainable aviation fuels.

Experimental Investigation of Combustion Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Miniature Gas Turbine Engine Fuelled by Alternative Jet Fuels

Chan Weng Hoe is a final year Mechanical Engineering student minoring in Sustainable Energy Transition. Currently undertaking his Final Year Project (FYP) under the supervision of Dr. Jacob Ooi, which investigates the combustion performance and emission characteristics of a miniature gas turbine engine fueled by waste plastic oil-blended Jet A-1 fuel. The project involves fuel characterisation, engine testing anf the application of statistical optimization methods to evaluate the viability of alternative fuels for small scale gas turbine applications.

Performance, Combustion, and Emission Characteristics of a Hydrogen-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine for Stationary Power Generation Applications

Nicolas Yee Wei Yang is a final year Mechanical Engineering student who is currently taking his FYP under Dr Jacob Ooi, focusing on introducing hydrogen gas into a diesel engine to aid in combustion in order to evaluate its performance. The evaluation is done by recording the emission data of the engine, such as the NOx, CO2, and Carbon levels. The project requires him to manually fabricate a quick coupling adapter to easily attach and remove the hydrogen pipe from the engine, as well as conduct hands-on testing to obtain the required data.

Performance and Emission Characterization of a Hydrogen-Fueled Genset Across Varying Electrical Load

Ma ChenLong (Chris) is a Master of Applied Engineering student at Monash University Malaysia. He is currently undertaking a research project under the supervision of Dr. Jacob Ooi, focusing on the performance and emission characterization of a hydrogen-fuelled genset across varying electrical load conditions. His research investigates how changes in electrical load affect the operational performance, fuel consumption, power output, and exhaust emissions of the genset. Through this study, he aims to gain a better understanding of hydrogen as an alternative and sustainable fuel for power generation and its potential contribution towards reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to cleaner energy systems.

Automation and Characterisation of a Needle Valve-Based Hydrogen Flow Regulator in Small-Scale Genset Applications

Lim Rui Qi is a second-year Chemical Engineering undergraduate at Monash University Malaysia and is currently enrolled in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Her current UROP project focuses on the development and bench characterisation of an automated hydrogen flow regulation system for small-scale gensets. Her work involves hardware integration, experimental testing, and control system development to regulate hydrogen delivery under varying electrical loads, with an emphasis on improving system reliability, responsiveness, and safety.

Experimental Study of Performance and Emissions of Kerosene-Palm Biodiesel Blends with Droplet Combustion

Thushan Sandeepa Thenabadu is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at Monash University Malaysia. His UROP project, 'Experimental Study of Performance and Emissions of Kerosene-Palm Biodiesel Blends with Droplet Combustion,' focuses on investigating the combustion behaviour and emissions of different kerosene-palm biodiesel blends. The study aims to compare their combustion performance and emission characteristics and assess the potential of palm biodiesel as a more sustainable fuel alternative.