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Applied Phycology

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Pau Loke Show, Kit Wayne Chew, Wai Yan Cheah, Kuan Shiong Khoo
  • Language: English

Applied Phycology delves into the latest advancements in algal sustainability, from the preservation of microalgae to the application of artificial intelligence. It provides knowle… Read more

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Description

Applied Phycology delves into the latest advancements in algal sustainability, from the preservation of microalgae to the application of artificial intelligence. It provides knowledge and tools to drive innovation, promote sustainability, and unlock the potential of algae in various industries and sectors. Written and edited by a global team of experts in the field of phycology, this book includes chapters on topics like algal bio factories, medical applications of algae, and genetic modification techniques. Explore the application of artificial intelligence in optimizing algal processes while uncovering the environmental aspects of algae.

Key features

  • Covers a diverse range of subjects relevant to professionals in applied phycology such as algae preservation, algal biorefinery, genetic modification, and artificial intelligence in algal processes
  • Emphasizes practical applications and real-world implications along with examples of how algae can be utilized in various industries and sectors
  • Equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to advance the field of applied phycology and promote sustainable and innovative practices in algae research and applications

Readership

Students, academics, and professionals interested in environmental science, sustainability, and engineering

Table of contents

1. Preservation of microalgae

2. Algal biorefinery to produce bioplastics

3. Integrated processes in algal biorefinery

4. Algae as enzyme bio factories

5. Medical and pharmaceutical aspects of algae

6. Deep eutectic solvents for extracting products from algae

7. Algae biomaterials and bioengineering

8. Algae green cities

9. Genetic modification: Biocontainment strategies

10. Genetic modification: Frontiers in genome editing

11. Genetic modification: Regulatory challenges

12. Genetic modification: Implementation and prospects

13. Microalgae with artificial intelligence

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

PS

Pau Loke Show

Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Pau-Loke Show is currently a Full Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Also, he has been affiliated with University of Nottingham Malaysia, where he is the Professor of Biochemical Engineering. He is also the former President and Founder of International Bioprocessing Society based in Malaysia. Prof Ir. Ts. Dr. Show has successfully obtained his PhD in two years’ time after obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia. In the year of 2022, he was elected as a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers IChemE (FIChemE). He is currently a Professional Engineer (PEng) registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Chartered Engineer of the Engineering Council UK (CEng), Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (MIEM), and Professional Technologist (PTech) registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Prof Ir. Ts. Dr. Show obtained the Post Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (PGCHE) in 2014 and is now a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UK. For more information, please refer to the follow webpage: https://showpauloke.com/

Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

KC

Kit Wayne Chew

Dr. Kit Wayne Chew is Assistant Professor in Nanyang Technological University’s School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. He obtained his PhD from the University of Nottingham, where he began his research in sustainable bioprocess engineering for food and pharmaceutical products. His current research examines the utilization of algae biotechnology to develop cost-effective and environmentally friendly methods for the synthesis of functional ingredients. Dr. Chew’s professional appointments include Associate Member in the Institution of Chemical Engineers Malaysia (IChemE), Graduate Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, and Graduate Technologist registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologies. He is listed as the #5 author contributing research on the topic of “Microalgal Technology” on SciVal.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University’s School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Singapore

WC

Wai Yan Cheah

Dr. Wai Yan Cheah is Senior Lecturer in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Social, Environmental, and Developmental Sustainability Research Center. She obtained her PhD from Universiti Malaya, where she began her research in microalgae, biorefineries, and wastewater management. Her current research focuses on wastewater cultivation and biorefinery applications of microalgae, including biofuels, bioplastics, and metabolites.
Affiliations and expertise
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Social, Environmental, and Developmental Sustainability Research Center, Malaysia

KK

Kuan Shiong Khoo

ChM. Dr. Kuan Shiong Khoo is an Assistant Professor in Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan. His research focuses on the upstream and downstream processing of bioactive compounds such as proteins, lipids and carotenoids (i.e. astaxanthin, lutein and fucoxanthin) as renewable energy from microalgae biomass using various extraction technologies such as liquid biphasic system, assisted-liquid biphasic system and ionic liquids technologies. His research interest also involves in microalgae-bacteria consortium for wastewater, heavy metal, and volatile organic compound bioremediation, algae-based biofuels, and bioplastics, incorporation of Internet-of-things (IoT) and machine learning. He has published over 200+ journal articles (90% are ranked in Q1 journals). For more information, please refer to the follow webpage: https://kuanshiongkhoo.com/

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan