Overview

Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) - a partner of IChemE Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group - will host a joint webinar with Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak about the Palm Oil Educational Outreach Programme. Five experts will share their knowledges covering a wide variety of topics, and Dr Ruslan Abdullah will moderate the forum "Career Opportunities in the Palm Oil Industry". Please note that IChemE will not be storing or monitoring any data linked to this MPOC-hosted event.

Theme: Expanding Young Minds for the Future of Palm Oil

The programme aims at young adults in tertiary education in the efforts to improve knowledge and understanding on the benefits and related issues on palm oil. With the understanding about palm oil as one of the world’s leading sources of dietary fat, the programme will highlight the versatility and the functional superiority of palm oil, as well as the sustainability and conservation efforts in its industry. The online event covers five experts' presentations, a forum session on career and future research prospects in the palm oil industry, as well as an interactive Kahoot quiz and a lucky draw session.

Topics and presenters

• Conservation Efforts in East Malaysia
  Dr Sen Nathan, Sabah Wildlife Department
  
  
• From Waste to Gold: Generating Green Energy from POME
  Dr Lee Chin Mei, Universiti Malaysia Pahang
  
  
• Palm Biomass Supply Chain
  Professor Dr Lam Hon Loong, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
  
  
• Nutritional Attributes of Palm Oil
  Dr Sitti Rahma Hj Abdul Hafid, Malaysian Palm Oil Board
  
  
• Challenges in the Oil Palm Industry's R&D
  Dr Ruslan Abdullah, Malaysian Palm Oil Council

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Disclaimer: IChemE will not be storing or controlling any data linked to this event.