MUM
Enhanced Recovery and Purification of Lipophilic Bioactives from Microalgae
✓ 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
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
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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