Dr
Lee Tien Ping
Department / Discipline
Centre of Foundation Studies
Primary Appointment
Senior Lecturer
Short Bio
Dr. Lee Tien Ping is a Senior Lecturer in the Foundation Department at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus. She holds a PhD in Separation Chemistry from Universiti Sains Malaysia and an MSc in Material Chemistry from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her research focus centers on developing innovative analytical methods for detecting mycotoxins using novel sorbents and molecularly imprinted polymer membranes. Dr. Lee possesses extensive expertise in chromatography and method validation, refined through diverse academic and industrial roles. A recognized expert, she has published extensively in prestigious Q1 and Q2 journals and received multiple Sanggar Sanjung Awards for excellence in international journal publications.
Clinical / Industry Experience
Nil
Areas of Expertise
- Analytical Separation,
- Microextraction Techniques,
- Food Contaminants,
- Trace Analysis
Research Interests
Dr. Lee specializes in separation science and analytical chemistry, focusing on food safety and clinical bioanalysis. Her research involves developing high-sensitivity methodologies using microextraction techniques and green chemistry principles. Key domains include molecularly imprinted polymers and novel sorbents for detecting trace contaminants like mycotoxins and metabolites.
Current Research & Projects
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Metabolomic Analysis of Malaysian Eurycoma longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali) and Evaluation of Their Biological Activities
This study examines Malaysian native plant species, namely, Eurycoma longifolia (locally known as white TA), Polyalthia bullata (black TA), Rennellia paniculata, by analyzing the phytochemical constituents of their methanol, ethanol, and acetone root extracts.
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Synthesis of Nanoscale Iron and Cobalt Oxides by the Green Method and Using Them to Remove Cu,Cd and Ni Ions from Aqueous Solution
This research integrates two complementary approaches: it advances sensitive analytical methods, specifically microextraction and spectrophotometry, to detect trace heavy metals and organic pollutants in the Tigris River, Iraq, while simultaneously developing green-synthesized compounds to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions.
Awards, Grants & Recognition
- Metabolomic Analysis of Malaysian Eurycoma longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali) and Evaluation of Their Biological Activities, funded by RUMC, 2024
Professional Membership & Appointments
- Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, IKM (Membership M/6723/10761/24)
- Member, Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society, ANALIS (Membership No: A790)