Full Name
Dr. Ho Chun Wai
Current Position
Head of Research and Postgraduate Studies
Academic Qualifications
B.Sc. (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition
Ph.D. Food Science
Professional Affiliation
Chairman of University Senate Research & Scholarly Activity
Committee
Head of Centre for Research, Value Innovation and
Entrepreneurship (CERVIE)
Member of Malaysian Association of Creativity and Innovation
(MACRI)
Research (any on-going / completed research project)
1)Lipid, cholesterol and triacylglycerol lowering ability of an agri-biotechnology health based
product (FRGS/2/2010/STWN/UCSI/03/1) (Jan 2011) Completed
2)Application of ultrasound technology in the extraction of phytochemical-enriched extract from
Malaysian medicinal plants (05-01-09-074/RU) (Sept 2009) Completed
3) Exploring flavanol gallates, potent antioxidant compounds from three commercial species of
Malaysia Agarwood by-product (Proj-In-FAS-007) (Nov 2011) On Going
4)Purification and Identification of potent antioxidative components of tropical fruits’ peel and
their oxidative stabilization effect in cooking oil (Proj-In-FAS-006) (2011) On Going
5)Development of thermally processed palm sugar-like flavouring via maillard reaction
technology
Journal Articles, Conference Proceedings, Books
1. Thoo, Y.Y., Ng, S.K., Khoo, M.Z., Wan Aida, W.M., and Ho, C.W., 2013. A binary
solvent extraction system for phenolic antioxidants and its application to the estimation of
antioxidant capacity in Andrographis paniculata extracts. International Food Research
Journal, 20(3), 1103-1111.
2. Thoo, Y.Y., Abas, F., Lai, O.M., Ho, C.W., Yin, J., Hedegaard, R.V., Skibsted, L.H., and
Tan, C.P., 2013. Antioxidant synergism between ethanolic Centella asiatica extracts
and a-tocopherol in model systems. Food Chemistry, 138, 1215-1219.
Kuala Lumpur Campus
No. 1 Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, W. P. Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-91018880 Fax: 03-91023606 Website: www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my
3. Thoo, Y.Y., Ho, S.K., Abas, F., Lai, O.M., Ho, C.W., and Tan, C.P., 2013. Optimal
binary solvent extraction system for phenolic antioxidants from mengkudu (Morinda
citrifolia) fruit. Molecules, 18(6), 7004-7022.
4. Yim, H.S., Chye, F.Y., Liow, M.L., and Ho, C.W., 2013. Antioxidant potential of
Pleurotus porrigens extract and application in sunflower oil during accelerated storage.
Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 40(1), 34-48.
5. Yim, H.S., Chye, F.Y., Mah, S.Y., Sia, C.M., Samuagam, L., and Ho, C.W., 2013.
Activity-guided fractionation and evaluation of potent antioxidants from extract of Angel
Wings mushroom, Pleurotus porrigens (Higher Basidiomycetes). International Journal of
Medicinal Mushrooms, 15(1), 9-19.
6. Wong, B.Y., Tan, C.P., and Ho, C.W., 2013. Effect of solid-to-solvent ratio on phenolic
content and antioxidant capacities of “Dukung Anak” (Phyllanthus niruri). International
Food Research Journal, 20(1), 325-330.
7. Tan, P.Y., Tan, C.P., Faridah, A., Ho, C.W., and Wan Aida, W.M., 2013. Reduction of
saltiness and acrylamide levels in palm sugar-like flavoring through buffer modification
and addition of calcim chloride. Molecules, 18, 6792-6803.
8. Foong, J.H., Hon, W.M., and Ho, C.W., 2012. Bioactive compounds determination in
fermented liquid dragon fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus). Borneo Science, 31.
9. Yim, H.S., Chye, F.K., Koo, S.M., Matajun, P., How, S.E., and Ho, C.W., 2012.
Optimization of extraction time and temperature for antioxidant activity of edible wild
mushroom, Pleurotus porrigens. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 90(2), 235-242.
10. Yim, H.S., Chye, F.Y., Rao, V., Low, J.Y., Matanjun, P., How, S.E., and Ho, C.W., 2011.
Optimization of extraction time and temperature on antioxidant activity of Schizophyllum
commune aqueous extract using response surface methodology. Journal of Food Science
and Technology, 50(2), 275-283.
11. Yim, H.S., Chye, F.Y., Heng, P.Y, and Ho, C.W., 2011. Oxidative stability of sunflower
oil supplemented with medicinal split gill mushroom, Schizophyllum commune Fr.:Fr.
extract during accelerated storage. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 13(4),
357-368.
12. Yim, H.S., Chye, F.Y., Lee, M.Y., Matanjun, P., How, S.E., and Ho, C.W., 2011.
Comparative study of antioxidant activities and total phenolic comtent of selected edible
wild mushrooms. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 13(3), 245-256.
13. Chew, K.K., Khoo, M.Z., Ng, S.Y., Thoo, Y.Y., Wan Aida, W.M., and Ho, C.W., 2011.
Effect of ethanol concentration, extraction time and extraction temperature on the
recovery of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Orthosiphon stamineus
extracts. International Food Research Journal, 18(4), 1427-1435.
14. Hismath, I., Wan Aida, W.M., and Ho, C.W., 2011. Optimization of extraction
conditions for phenolic compounds from neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves. International
Food Research Journal, 18(3), 897-905.
15. Chew, K.K., Ng, S.Y., Thoo, Y.Y., Khoo, M.Z., Wan Aida, W.M., and Ho, C.W., 2011.
Effect of ethanol concentration, extraction time and extraction temperature on the
recovery of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Centella asiatica extracts.
International Food Research Journal, 18, 566-573.
16. Tan, P.W., Tan, C.P., and Ho, C.W., 2011. Antioxidant properties: Effects of solid-tosolvent ratio on antioxidant compounds and capacities of Pegaga (Centella asiatica).
International Food Research Journal, 18, 553-558.
17. Nur Aniqah, M.A., Wan Aida, W.M., Mohamad, Y.M., and Ho, C.W., 2010.
Antioxidative activities of palm sugar-like flavouring. The Open Food Science Journal,
4, 23-29.
Kuala Lumpur Campus
No. 1 Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, W. P. Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-91018880 Fax: 03-91023606 Website: www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my
18. Thoo, Y.Y., Ho, S.K., Liang, J.Y., Ho, C.W., and Tan, C.P., 2010. Effects of binary
solvent extraction system, extraction time and extraction temperature on phenolic
antioxidants and antioxidant capacity from mengkudu (Morinda citrifolis) aerial parts.
Food Chemistry, 120, 290-295.
19. Uma, D.B., Ho, C.W., and Wan Aida, W.M., 2010. Optimization of extraction conditions
on total phenolic compounds from Henna (Lawsonia inermis). Sains Malaysiana, 39(1),
119-128.
20. Yim, H.S., Chye, F.Y., Tan, C.T., Ng, Y.C., and Ho, C.W., 2010. Antioxidant activities
and total phenolic content of aqueous extract of Pleurotus ostreatus (Cultivated Oyster
Mushroom). Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 16(2), 281-291.
21. Chan, S.W., Lee, C.Y., Liew, Y.S., Yap, C.F., Wan Aida, W.M., and Ho, C.W., 2009.
Optimization of extraction conditions for phenolic compounds from limau purut (Citrus
hystrix) peels. International Food Research Journal, 16, 203-213.
22. Yap, C.F., Wan Aida, W.M., Chan, S.W., Lee, C.Y., Leong, Y.S., and Ho, C.W., 2009.
Optimization of extraction conditions on total phenolic compounds from star fruit
(Averrhoa carambola L.) residues. Sains Malaysiana, 38(4), 511-520.
23. Ho, C.W., Wan Aida, W.M., Maskat, M.Y., and Osman, H,. 2008. Changes in physicochemical composition of palm sap (Arenga pinnata) during the heating process for
traditional palm sugar production. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 11(7), 989995.
24. Wan Aida, W.M., Ho, C.W., Maskat, M.Y., and Osman, H., 2008. Relating descriptive
sensory analysis to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry of palm sugar using partial
least square regression. Asean Food Journal, 15(1), 37-47.
25. Ho, C.W., Wan Aida, W.M., Maskat, M.Y., and Osman, H., 2007. Changes in volatile
compounds of palm sap (Arenga pinnata) during the heating process for traditional palm
sugar production. Food Chemistry, 102, 1156-1162.
26. Ho, C.W., Wan Aida, W.M., Maskat, M.Y., and Osman, H., 2007. Kajian perbandingan
kualiti aroma perisa terproses terma gula kabung dengan gula kabung tradisional
tempatan. Sains Malaysiana, 36(1), 83-89.
27. Ho, C.W., Wan Aida, W.M., Maskat, M.Y., and Osman, H., 2006. Optimization of
headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) for gas chromatography mass
spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis of aroma compound in palm sugar. Journal of Food
Composition and Analysis, 19, 822-830.
28. Ho, C.W., Wan Aida, W.M., Osman, H., and Maskat, M.Y., 2005. Optimization
headspace temperature and time sampling for identification of palm sugar volatile
components using response surface methodology. Sains Malaysiana, 34(2), 7-14.
Awards and Recognitions
Dean List Semester 1 (2001/02) in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Dean List Semester 2 (2001/02) in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Contributions to Society
Personal Enrichment and Empowerment Programme Workshop Instructor for “Effective Planning
Tool” in 2011 at College of Foundation and General Studies, UNITEN.
Effective Planning Tool workshop for UCSI University Scholarship Club members in 24th Sept
2011 at Former IUPC Office.
Kuala Lumpur Campus
No. 1 Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, W. P. Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-91018880 Fax: 03-91023606 Website: www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my