Recognition for academic

Dr Show says the award marks a milestone in his career as a researcher.

DR Show Pau Loke, an academic at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC), won the Young Chemical Engineer in Research Award at The Institution of Chemical Engineers’ (IChemE) Global Awards during its 10th anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur.

“I am deeply humbled and pleased to receive this prestigious award as this is a milestone in my career as a researcher, especially when the other nominees are key leaders in the industry,” Dr Show said at the award ceremony.

The research award ceremony was graced by Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim, who is an alumna of the University of Nottingham.

Dr Show is an associate professor at UNMC and holds a PhD in bioprocess engineering. His research is specifically in bioseparation engineering, which deals with the scientific and engineering principles involved in large-scale separation and purification of biological products.

He has published two book chapters, more than 33 research journal papers, presented five research papers at international conferences and obtained a patent.

He is the primary researcher for 12 grants projects, and reviews for 50 peer-reviewed journals.

His excellent research performance won him the Platinum Research Award in 2013, 2014 and 2015 from the University of Nottingham’s Research Division.

“The awards our academics win reflect the University of Nottingham’s deep commitment to pursuing excellence in research. We are very proud of Dr Show on his achievement,” said UNMC Vice-Provost (Research and Knowledge Exchange) Prof Claire O’Malley.