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Enhanced Recovery and Purification of Lipophilic Bioactives from Microalgae

Monash University Malaysia Engineering and Information Technology
✓ Fully Funded 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Biochemistry 🎓 Biotechnology 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Food Production 🎓 Industrial Chemistry Malaysia PhD biotechnology microalgae nutraceuticals sustainable products bioactives extraction purification

Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on improving extraction and purification of bioactive compounds from microalgae for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

Project Description

This PhD project focuses on enhancing the recovery and purification of lipophilic bioactive compounds derived from microalgae. The research aims to optimise extraction and separation processes to: Maximise yield of bioactive compounds Preserve biological activity Achieve high-purity outputs Target compounds will be applied in: Nutraceuticals Cosmetics Pharmaceuticals The project contributes to sustainable product development by leveraging microalgae as a renewable source of high-value compounds. The research involves process optimisation, analytical techniques, and chemical engineering approaches within a biotechnology and industrial chemistry framework.

Entry Requirements

First Class Honours (H1) or equivalent
Must meet English language requirements

Relevant background in:
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Food Science or related fields

How to Apply

Contact the main supervisor (Prof Eng Seng Chan)
Submit Expression of Interest (EoI) with research proposal
If shortlisted, proceed to application and interviews

Note:
Interviews expected around October 2025
Process changes from May 2026
Apply early

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

PE
Prof Eng Seng Chan, Dr Wail Gourich, Dr Siti Hanifah Adiiba
Monash University Malaysia, Engineering and Information Technology

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