HWONG CHIA SHING, PhD

Hwong Chia Shing

Since 2014

Academician @ UTS

Food Technology Academician

Bridging Molecular Medicine & Functional Foods.

A dedicated Food Technology academician at the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) with over a decade of experience. Recently awarded a PhD in Molecular Medicine (2025) from Universiti Malaya, my work focuses on the bioactive analysis of functional foods and nutraceuticals to improve community health.

Molecular Medicine Biostatistics Nutraceuticals Lipid Metabolism

10+

Years Teaching

8

Key Publications

6

Research Grants

1

Patent Filed

Scholarly Footprint

Selected Publications

2025

Evaluation of lipid-based coatings on postharvest quality of tomatoes.

Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science

2023

Modulation of Lipid Metabolism-Associated Genes by Alternanthera Sessilis (Red) Extracts.

South African Journal of Botany

Active Research Grants

  • External Grant (Ministry of Women)

    Exploring Sarawak's Intangible Heritage & Traditional Food Branding (2025-2026)

  • Internal UTS Grant (Project Leader)

    Valorisation of Citrus Fruit Peel Waste through Essential Oil Extraction (2024-2027)

Career Timeline

2014 – PRES

Lecturer & Coordinator

University of Technology Sarawak (UTS)

Lead coordinator for the Bachelor of Food Technology (BFT). Managing Final Year Projects (FYP), industrial training placements, and teaching core modules like Biostatistics and Introduction to Nutrition.

2012 – 2013

Nutritional Executive

Dutch Lady (M) Sdn Bhd

Academic Credentials

2025

PhD in Molecular Medicine

Universiti Malaya

2011

MSc Clinical Nutrition and Health

Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

2009

Bachelor of Nutrition Science with Honours

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Professional Affiliations

Graduate Technologist (MBOT)

Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM)

Certified Food Handler Trainer (MOH)