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Research Publications

Journal Publications

2023

  1. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Naeiji, P., Mohammadi, A.H., 2023, “Molecular dynamics simulations of the effects of organic amines on biogas clathrate hydrate formation”, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 382: 122015, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122015 [2021 IF: 6.633, Q1].
  2. Susanto, E.E., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Tiong, A.N.T., Putranto, A., Suherman, S., 2023, “7E+Q Analysis: A New Multi-Dimensional Assessment Tool of Solar Dryer for Food and Agricultural Products”, Environment, Development and Sustainability, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03341-7 [2021 IF: 4.08, Q2].
  3. Kumar, P., Zahir, A., Saptoro, A., Shah, M., Tiong, A.N.T., Hameed, S., 2023, “Parametric Study of Experimental and CFD Simulation based Hydrodynamics and mass transfer of Rotating Packed Bed: A review”, Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-023-09932-x  [2021 IF: 8.171, Q1].
  4. Banafi, A., Wee, S.K., Tiong, A.N.T., Kong, Z.Y., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2023, “Modeling of supercritical fluid extraction bed: A Critical Review”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 193: 685-712, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2023.04.001 [2021 IF: 4.119, Q2].
  5. Terry, L.M., Wee, M.X.J., Chew, J.J., Khaerudini, D.S., Darsono, N., Aqsha, A., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J, 2023, “Catalytic co-pyrolysis of oil palm trunk and polypropylene with Ni–Mo/TiO2 and Ni/Al2O3: Oil composition and mechanism.” Environmental Research, 224: 115550, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.115550 [2021 IF: 8.431, Q1].
  6. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro., A., Amjad-Iranagh, S., Naeiji, P., Tiong, A.N.T., Mohammadi, A.H., 2023, A comprehensive review on molecular dynamics simulation studies of phenomena and characteristics associated with clathrate hydrates systems, Fuel, 338: 127201, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127201 [2021 IF: 8.035, Q1].
  7. Wee, M.X.J., Chin, B.L.F., Saptoro, A., Loong, Y.C., Chew, J.J., Sunarso, J., Yusup, S., 2023, A review on co-pyrolysis of agriculture biomass and disposable medical face mask waste for green fuel production: Recent advances, and thermo-kinetic models, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, accepted [2021 IF: 4.803, Q2].
  8. Terry, L.M., Wee, M.X.J., Chew, J.J., Khaerudini, D.S., Timuda, G.E. Aqsha, A., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2023. Co-pyrolysis of oil palm trunk and polypropylene: Pyrolysis oil composition and formation mechanism, South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 43: 348-358, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajce.2022.12.001.
  9. Obek, C.A., Saptoro, A., 2023, “Extraction and solubility modelling of Sarawak Black Pepper Oil in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701023 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  10. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., 2023, “Molecular dynamics simulations of CO2 clathrate hydrate in the presence of organic components”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01008, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701008 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  11. Malang, J., Yeo, W.S., Chua, Z.Y., Nandong, J., Saptoro, A., 2023, “A comparison study between different kernel functions in the least square support vector regression model for penicillin fermentation process”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01025, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701025 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  12. Lee, M.H., Saptoro, A., Lim, K.H., Chua, H.B., Vu, T.T., Yunus, N., Hussain, H., 2023, “Feasibility of Visible Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging in Detection of Calcium Hypochlorite in Sago Flour”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01005, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701005 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  13. Wee, M.X.J., Chin, B.L.F., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., Jing, C.J., Yusup, S., 2023, “Thermogravimetric analysis of face mask waste: Kinetic analysis via iso-conversional methods”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01003, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701003 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  14. Zahir, A., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Tiong, A.N.T, Hameed, S., Shah, M., 2023, “Liquid mean residence time (MRT) in rotating packed bed (RPB) by empirical correlation and residence time distribution (RTD) method using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01018, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701018 (Web of Science indexed publication).
  15. Huong, Y.Z., Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., 2023, “Modelling of Hydraulic Dynamics in Sludge Treatment Reed Beds with Moving Boundary Condition”, MATEC Web of Conferences, 377: 01013, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202337701013 (Web of Science indexed publication).

2022

  1. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro., A., Naeiji, P., Tiong, A.N.T., Mohammadi, A.H., 2022, Insights into the synergistic effects of metal particles (Ag, Cu, and Fe) and urea on CO2 clathrate hydrate growth using molecular dynamics simulations, Chemical Engineering Science, 264: 118194, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2022.118194 [2021 IF: 4.889, Q2].
  2. Pradhan, A.R., Kumar, S., Singh, H., Singh, G., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2022, Flow Modelling and Energy Consumption of a Hydrotransportation system possessing variable flow boundaries, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 188: 988-1010, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2022.10.043 [2021 IF: 4.119, Q2].
  3. Bahrun, M.H.V., Bono, A., Zaini, M.A.A., Othman, N., Saptoro, A., 2022. Dynamic Performances of Adsorbents in an Industrial-Sized Packed Bed Column for Lead Ion Removal, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-03379-z [2021 IF: 4.050, Q2].
  4. Kong, Z.Y., Yang, A., Saptoro, A., Sunarso, J., 2022. Revisiting the binary azeotropic separation containing tetrahydrofuran and ethanol: Design and control of extractive distillation using dimethyl sulfoxide as alternative solvent, Digital Chemical Engineering, 5: 100060, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dche.2022.100060.
  5. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Mohammadi, A.H., 2022. CO2 hydrate properties and applications: A state of the art. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 93: 101026, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecs.2022.101026 [2021 IF: 35.339, Q1]
  6. Sinehbaghizadeh, S., Saptoro, A., Sepideh, A.I., Tiong, A.N.T., Mohammadi, A.H., 2022. Molecular dynamics simulation studies on the stability and decomposition of clathrate hydrates of single and double greenhouse gases. Energy & Fuels, 36 (15): 8323–8339, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c01396 [2021 IF: 4.654, Q2].
  7. Takai, T., Shibatani, A., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., Phan, C., 2022, Microwave-assisted nanoparticle synthesis enhanced with addition of surfactant. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 182: 714-718, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2022.04.035 [2021 IF: 4.119, Q2].
  8. Wee, M.X.J., Chin, B.L.F., Saptoro, A., Loong, Y.C., Chew, J.J., Sunarso, J., Yusup, S., 2022, A review on co-pyrolysis of agriculture biomass and disposable medical face mask waste for green fuel production: Recent advances, and thermo-kinetic models, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, accepted [2021 IF: 4.803, Q2].
  9. Kartik, S., Balsora, H., Sharma, M., Saptoro, A., Jain, R.K., Joshi, J.B., Sharma, A., 2022, Valorization of Plastic wastes for Production of Fuels and Value-added Chemicals through Pyrolysis – A review. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 32, 101316, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2022.101316 [2021 IF: 4.56, Q1].

2021

  • Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., 2021, Process-based models for nitrogen dynamics in subsurface flow constructed wetlands: A state-of-the-art review. Environmental Reviews, 99 (999), 1-19, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1139/er-2021-0001 (2020 IF: 5.212, Q1).
  • Asakuma, Y. Shibatani, A., Kan, H., Saptoro, A., 2021, Prediction of particle number density in suspension by measuring the sizes of bubbles generated during microwave irradiation, Crystal Research & Technology, 56 (3): 2000160 [2020 IF: 1.639, Q3].
  • Hawa, S, Gibson, H., Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Lau, S.W., Jong, T.K., 2021, Management for Paddy, Oil Palm, and Pineapple Plantations in Malaysia: Current Status and Reviews, Journal of Applied Science & Process Engineering, 8(2):859 – 880.
  • Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2021, Energy-saving process configurations for monoethanolamine-based CO2 capture system, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 16 (1): e2576, DOI: 10.1002/apj.2576 [2020 IF: 1.447, Q3].

2020

  • Simonetti, S., Saptoro, A., Martín, C.F., Dionisi, D., 2020, Product concentration, yield and productivity in anaerobic digestion to produce short chain organic acids: a critical analysis of literature data, Processes, 8 (12): 1538 [2020 IF: 2.847, Q3].
  • Asakuma, Y., Wada, Y., Saptoro, A., 2020, Prediction of aggregate shape through bubble size in suspension during microwave irradiation in the process of aggregation, Advanced Powder Technology, 31 (11): 4563-4569 [2020 IF: 4.833, Q1].
  • Suhartono, J., Pertiwi, D. S., Noersalim, C., Yulianingshih, D., Sofianti, F., A. Saptoro, Chafidz, A., 2020, Characteristics and Performances of Blended Polyethersulfone and Carbon-based Nanomaterial Membranes: The Effect of Nanomaterial Types and Air Exposure, Chemical Engineering and Technology, 43(8): 1630-1637 [2020 IF: 1.728, Q3].
  • Saptoro, A., Jawad, Z.A., Chin, B.L.F., 2020, Special issue “Selected Papers from 8th International Forum on Industrial Bioprocessing (IBA-IFIBiop) 2019”, International Journal of Food Engineering, 16 (10), 20200212 DOI: 10.1515/ijfe-2020-0212 [2020 IF: 1.713, Q4].
  • Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2020, Parametric Study and Optimisation of Hot K2CO3-based Post-combustion CO2 Capture from a Coal-fired Power Plant, Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 10(3): 631-642 [2020 IF: 2.013, Q4/Q3].
  • Shibatani, A., Kan, K., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, S., 2020, Synergistic effect of high irradiation power and anti-solvent addition for enhanced microwave assisted nanoparticle synthesis process, Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 53(8): 397-401 [2020 IF: 0.732, Q4].
  • Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2020, Rate-based simulation study of boric acid promoted potassium carbonate capture system, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 778, 012082.
  • Shibatani, A., Kan, K., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, S., 2020, Intensified nanoparticle synthesis using hybrid microwave and ultrasound treatments: consecutive and concurrent modes, Crystal Research & Technology, 55(4): 1900199 [2020 IF: 1.639, Q3].
  • Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2020, Missing data treatment for locally weighted partial least square based modelling: A comparative study, Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 15(2): e2422 [2020 IF: 1.447, Q3].
  • Ayittey, F.K., Obek, C.A., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., Wong, M.K., 2020, Process Modifications for Hot Potassium Carbonate-based CO2 Capture System: A Comparative Study, Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 10(1): 130-146 [2020 IF: 2.013, Q4/Q3].
  • Wong, R.X.J.P., Jawad, Z.A., Tan, P.C., Chin, B.L.F., Chew, T.L., Saptoro, A., 2020, Preparation and Characterization of Blended Cellulose Acetate Membrane for CO2/N2 Separation, Journal of Physical Science, 31(2): 15-31.
  • Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., 2020, Effect of loading rate and sludge deposit on a VFCW treating septage, Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research, 8(1): 1-14.

2019

  • Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2019, Adaptive soft sensor development for non-Gaussian and nonlinear processes, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 58 (45): 20680-20691 [2020 IF: 3.72, Q2].
  • Atsuya, S., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., 2019, Promoting nucleation in microwave assisted nanoparticle synthesis using combined two-stage irradiation and anti-solvent addition, Crystal Research & Technology, 54 (6), https://doi.org/10.1002/crat.201800205 [2020 IF: 1.639, Q3].
  • Mickel, V. M., Yeo, W. S., Saptoro, A., 2019, Evaluating the Performance of Newly Integrated Model in Nonlinear Chemical Process Against Missing Measurements, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 14 (4): https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2018-0066.
  • Tiong, A. N. T, Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., 2019, Laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of polyacrylamide solution in double pipe heat exchanger, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 495 (1), 012056.
  • Bui, J.J.X., Tang, F.E., Tan, Y.Y., Wong, K.S., Saptoro, A., 2019, Dewatering and Mineralization of Sludge in Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands: A Review, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 495 (1), 012069.

2018

  • Asakuma, Y., Matsumura, S., Saptoro, A., 2018, Method for suppressing superheating behaviour during microwave assisted nanoparticle formation by ethylene glycol addition, Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, 132, 11-15 [2020 IF: 4.237, Q2].
  • Asakuma, Y., Takahashi, S., Maeda, Y., Araki, N., Saptoro, A., 2018, Chemical reaction behavior in liquid-liquid system under non-contact microwave irradiation, Journal of the Japan Petroleum Institute, 61 (2): 150-155 [2020 IF: 0.56, Q4].

2017

  • Asakuma, Y., Nakata, R., Saptoro, A., 2017, Bubble formation in water with magnetite nanoparticles during microwave irradiation, Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, 119, 101-105 [2020 IF: 4.237, Q2].
  • Saptoro, A., Nandong, J., Hussain, M.A., Shukor, S.R.A., 2017, Editorial: Special Issue of 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016 – Process System Engineering, 12 (4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2017-0062, Chemical Product and Process Modeling [Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science cited-publication].
  • Asakuma, Y., Matsumura, S., Saptoro, A., 2017, In-Situ Observation of Nanoparticle Formation Under Different Power of Microwave Irradiation, Crystal Research & Technology, 52 (9), DOI: 10.1002/crat.201700108 2018 [2020 IF: 1.639, Q3].
  • Saptoro, A., Wee, S.K., Lau, S.W., Ng, W.P.Q., Anwar, M., Yeo, C.W.S., Khor, E.H., 2017, Editorial Note: Special Issue of 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE) 2016, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 206, 011001, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/011001.
  • Yeo, C.W.S, Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2017, Development of Adaptive Soft Sensor using Locally Weighted Kernel Partial Least Square Model, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 12 (4), DOI: 10.1515/cppm-2017-0022.
  • Tiong, N. T. A., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2017, Numerical studies on the laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of water-based Al2O3 nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 12 (4), DOI: 10.1515/cppm-2017-0019.
  • Malang, J., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Tadé, M.O., 2017, Comparison of Turbulence Models for Single Sphere Simulation Study under Supercritical Fluid Condition, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 12 (4), DOI: 10.1515/cppm-2017-0026.
  • Tanaka, K., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., Phan, C., 2017, Surface tension profiles of nanofluid containing surfactant during microwave irradiation, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 206 (2017) 012011 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/01201.
  • Nishijima, S., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., 2017, Promotion of nucleation for nano-particle formation by two-stage microwave irradiation, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 206 (2017) 012055 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/012055.
  • Lai, C.M.T., Chua, H.B., Danquah, M.K., Saptoro, A., 2017, Isolation of Thermophilic Lignin Degrading Bacteria from Oil-Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Compost, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 206 (2017) 012016 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/012016.

2016

  • Asakuma, Y., Nakata, R., Matsumura, S., Saptoro, A., 2016, Mechanism of microwave heating through molecular orbital method and bubble size profiles, Procedia Engineering, 157, 13-18.
  • Saptoro, A., Kanazawa, Y., Asada, M., Asakuma, Y., Phan, C., 2016, Microwave Irradiation based Non-Chemical Method to Manipulate Surface Tension of Nanofluids, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 72, 228-234 [2020 IF: 3.232, Q2/Q1].

2015

  • Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., Khor, E.H., 2015, Septage Treatment Using Vertical-Flow Engineered Wetland: A Critical Review, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45, 1531, DOI: 10.3303/CET1545256.
  • Tze, A.T.N., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., 2015, Reviews on Drag Reducing Polymers, The Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 32 (8), 1455-1476 [2020 IF: 3.309, Q2].
  • Malang, J., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., 2015, Computational Fluid Dynamics based Hydrodynamics Studies in Packed Bed Columns: Current Status and Future Directions, International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 13 (3), DOI:https://doi.org/10.1515/ijcre-2014-0121 [2020 IF: 1.51, Q3].

2014

  • Saptoro, A., 2014, State of the art in the development of adaptive soft sensors based on Just-in-Time models, Procedia Chemistry, 9, 226 – 234.
  • Saptoro, A., Ting, M.H.H, Liew, E.W.T, 2014, Oxygen Transfer to Cassava Starch Solutions in an Aerated, Well-Mixed Bioreactor: Experimental and Mass Transfer Studies, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 31 (4), 650 – 658 [2020 IF: 3.309, Q2].
  • Ting, M.L., Then, S.P., Saptoro, A. and Panau, F., 2014, Mass Transfer Coefficients and Correlation of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Sarawak Black Pepper, International Journal of Food Engineering, 10 (1), 1 – 15 [2020 IF: 1.713, Q4].

2013 and before

  • Saptoro, A. and Kong, C.H., 2013, Influences of Indonesian coals on the performance of a coal-fired power plant with an integrated post combustion CO2 removal system: A comparative simulation study, Energy Conversion and Management, 68, 235-243.
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2012, A Modified Kennard-Stone Algorithm for Optimal Division of Data for Developing Artificial Neural Network Models, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 7 (1), Article 13, DOI: 10.1515/1934-2659.1645.
  • Saptoro, A., 2012, Extended and Unscented Kalman Filters for Artificial Neural Network Models of Chemical Processes, Theoretical Foundations of Chemical Engineering, 34 (3), 319-323 [2020 IF: 0.698, Q4).
  • Saptoro, A., Yao, H.M, Tadé, M.O. and Vuthaluru, H.B., 2008, Prediction of coal hydrogen content for combustion control in power utility using neural network approach, Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, 94 (2), 149-159 [2020 IF: 3.491, Q2/Q1].

Book chapters

  • Saptoro, A., Suhartono, J., 2019, Two phase permeability models of membrane gas separation: a comparative study, In: Membrane Technology for CO2 Sequestration (Ed.: Jawad, Z.A.), CRC Press (accepted).
  • Nagarajan, R., Anandkumar, A., Hussain, S.M., Jonathan, M.P., Ramkumar, Mu, Eswaramoorthi, S., Saptoro, A., Chua, H.B., 2019, Geochemical characterization of beach sediments of the Nw Borneo, SE Asia: Implications on provenance, weathering intensity and assessment of coastal environmental status, In: Coastal Zone Management: Global Perspectives, Regional Processes, Local Issues (Ed.: Ramkumar, Mu, James, A., Menier, D., Kumaraswamy, K.), Elsevier, pp. 279-230.
  • Tan Y. Y., Tang F. E., Saptoro A., Khor E. H., 2017, The interaction between outflow dynamics and removal of NH4+-N in a vertical flow constructed wetlands treating septage. In: Civil, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Volume 2 (Eds: Jimmy C.M. Kao and Wen-Pei Sung), CRC Press/Balkema, pp. 1141-1146.
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B., 2015, Predictions of Coal Properties using Empirical Models, in Energy Science and Technology: Coal Energy (Vol.2) (Eds: Sharma, Prasad and Sivakumar), Studium Press LLC (ISBN: 1-62699-061-1 / 1-62699-063-8).
  • Lai, J.C., Chua, H.B., Saptoro, A., Ang, H.M., 2013, Effect of Isolated Mesophilic Bacterial Consortium on the Composting Process of Pressed-Shredded Empty Oil Palm Fruit Bunch, in Developments in Sustainable Chemical and Bioprocess Technology (Eds: P. Ravindra et al.), Springer Science+Business Media New York (ISBN:978-1-4614-6207-1).

Conferences

2018

  • Obek, C.A., Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., 2018, Improved process modifications of aqueous ammonia based CO2 capture system, 25th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE), Manila, Philippines, 21 – 22 November 2018.
  • Ayittey, F.K., Saptoro, A., Wong, M.K., Kumar, P., 2018, Standalone Process Modifications in Potassium Carbonate CO2 Capture System, One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference, Miri, Malaysia, 26 – 28 November 2018.
  • Yeo, W.S., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2018, PLS based non-Adaptive and LW-PLS based Adaptive Soft Sensor Development with Missing Data, One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference, Miri, Malaysia, 26 – 28 November 2018.

2016

  • Yeo, C.W.S, Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2016, Development of Adaptive Soft Sensor using Locally Weighted Kernel Partial Least Square Model, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Malaysia, 1 – 3 December 2016.
  • Tiong, N. T .A., Saptoro, A., Kumar, P., 2016, Numerical studies on the laminar thermal-hydraulic efficiency of water-based Al2O3 nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Malaysia, 1 – 3 December 2016.
  • Malang, J., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., Tadé, M.O., 2016, Comparison of Turbulence Models for Single Sphere Simulation Study under Supercritical Fluid Condition, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Malaysia, 1 – 3 December 2016.
  • Tanaka, K., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., Phan, C., 2016, Surface tension profiles of nanofluid containing surfactant during microwave irradiation, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Malaysia, 1 – 3 December 2016.
  • Nishijima, S., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., 2016, Promotion of nucleation for nano-particle formation by two-stage microwave irradiation, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Malaysia, 1 – 3 December 2016.
  • Lai, C.M.T., Chua, H.B., Danquah, M.K., Saptoro, A., Isolation of Thermophilic Lignin Degrading Bacteria from Oil-Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Compost, 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Malaysia, 1 – 3 December 2016.
  • Tanaka, K., Asakuma, Y., Saptoro, A., Phan, C., 2016, Mechanism of surface tension reduction of ionic liquid aqueous solution by microwave irradiation, 11th Asian Thermophysical Properties Conference, Yokohama, Japan, 2 – 6 October 2016.
  • Asakuma, Y., Nakata, R., Matsumura, Saptoro, A., 2016, Mechanism of microwave heating through molecular orbital method and bubble size profiles, IX International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer, Cracow, Poland, 23 – 26 May 2016

2015

  • Saptoro, A., Asada, M., Tanaka, K., Asakuma, Y., Phan, C., Surface tension profiles of ionic liquid solution during and after microwave irradiation, 6th Asian Conference on Colloid and Interface Science (ACCIS) 2015, Arkas Sasebo, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, 24-27 November 2015.
  • Tiong, N.T.A., Kumar, P., Saptoro, A., CFD Studies on the laminar heat transfer and flow behaviors of polyacrylamide solution and nanofluid in circular and non-circular ducts, 3rd International Workshop on Heat Transfer Advances for Energy Conservation and Pollution Control, Taipei, Taiwan, 16-19 October 2015.
  • Nakata, R., Saptoro, A., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., A study on non-thermal effect of microwave through molecular orbital method and in-situ observation of bubble formation, Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APCChE) Conference 2015, Melbourne, Australia, 27 September – 1 October 2015.
  • Nakata, R., Saptoro, A., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Bubble formation around nano-particle in dispersion medium under microwave irradiation, The 6th Asian Particle Technology (APT) Symposium 2015, Seoul, South Korea, 15 – 18 September 2015.
  • Tan, Y.Y., Tang, F.E., Saptoro, A., Khor, E.H., Septage Treatment Using Vertical-Flow Engineered Wetland: A Critical Review, 3rd Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2015, Kuching, Malaysia, 24 – 26 August 2015.
  • Nakata, R., Saptoro, A., Matsumura, S., Asakuma, Y., Bubble formation in water with magnetite nano-particles microwave irradiation, The 5th International Conference on the Characterization and Control of Interfaces for High Quality Advanced Materials and the 51st Summer Symposium on Powder Technology 2015, Kurashiki, Japan, 7 – 10 July 2015.

2014

  • Kanazawa, Y., Asada, M., Asakuma, Y, Saptoro, A., Phan, C., Surface tension of heavywater before and after microwave irradiation, CUTSE conference 2014, Miri, Malaysia.
  • Asada, M., Kanazawa, Y., Asakuma, Y, Saptoro, A., Phan, C., Surface tension profiles of carbonated water during and after microwave irradiation, CUTSE conference 2014, Miri, Malaysia.

2013 and before

  • Saptoro, A., 2013, State of the art in the development of adaptive soft sensors based on Just-in-Time models, The International Conference and Workshop on Chemical Engineering (ICCE), Bali, Indonesia, 4 – 5 December 2013.
  • C. Lai, H. B. Chua, A. Saptoro and M. Ang. Effect of isolated mesophilic bacterial consortium on pressed-shredded empty fruit bunch composting process. 4th International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE 2012) in conjunction with the 26th symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2012), Sabah, 2012
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2008, “Prediction of coal properties using neural networks: a novel approach based on small training data set”, CHEMECA, Newcastle, Australia.
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2008, “Optimising artificial neural networks topology using hierarchical two-population genetic algorithm”, 12th APCChE Congress, Dalian, China.
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2006, “Partial Least Squares and Neural Networks based Model of Coal-Fired Power Plant Boiler”, CHEMECA, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2006, “A Comparative Study of Prediction of Elemental Composition of Coal using Empirical Modelling”, IFAC Symposium on Advanced Control of Chemical Processes, Gramado, Brazil.
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2006, “Design of Feed-Forward Neural Networks Architecture for Coal Elemental Composition Prediction”, International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Saptoro, A., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Tadé, M.O., 2006, “Prediction and Monitoring of Unburnt Carbon in Fly Ash in Coal-Fired Power Plant”, International Conference on Modelling and Simulation-, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Scholarly in Teaching Publications

  • Saptoro, A., Panau, F., Sen, T.K., Ingram, G., Vuthaluru, H.B. and Phan, C., 2011, “Joint Assessments of Project Based Learning in Chemical Engineering Units”, in: Proceedings of the Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, ISBN 978-983-44176-3-5, Miri, Malaysia.
  • Kumar, P., Saptoro, A. and Ghosh, U.K., 2011, “On the Complementary Role of Simulations in Chemical Engineering Curriculum”, in: Proceedings of the Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, ISBN 978-983-44176-3-5, Miri, Malaysia.

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