Overview
Background
Professor Chen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota. She has over twenty five years research experience in the areas of membrane separation, gas separation, biocatalytic systems, nanomaterials, and water treatment. She was professor of chemical engineering at the University of New South Wales from 2008 - 2018, the Director of the UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology from 2006 - 2014 and head of school of chemical engineering fron 2014 - 2018. She is currently on the editorial board for the Journal of Membrane Science and was formerly on the editorial board for Desalination Journal.
She currently holds ARC Discovery grants ("Putting MOFs to Work on Interfaces") and has recently held funding from diverse sources such as CO2CRC, Coal Innovation NSW, ARC Linkage program, and CRC-P (Printed Energy).
Availability
- Honorary Professor Vicki Chen is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy of Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota
Works
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2008
Journal Article
Enzymatic cleaning of ultrafiltration membranes fouled by protein mixture solutions
Petrus, H. B., Li, H., Chen, V. and Norazman, N. (2008). Enzymatic cleaning of ultrafiltration membranes fouled by protein mixture solutions. Journal of Membrane Science, 325 (2), 783-792. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2008.09.004
2008
Journal Article
Effects of relaxation and backwashing conditions on fouling in membrane bioreactor
Wu, Jinling, Le-Clech, Pierre, Stuetz, Richard M., Fane, Anthony. G. and Chen, Vicki (2008). Effects of relaxation and backwashing conditions on fouling in membrane bioreactor. Journal of Membrane Science, 324 (1-2), 26-32. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2008.06.057
2008
Journal Article
Novel filtration mode for fouling limitation in membrane bioreactors
Wu, Jinling, Le-Clech, Pierre, Stuetz, Richard M., Fane, Anthony G. and Chen, Vicki (2008). Novel filtration mode for fouling limitation in membrane bioreactors. Water Research, 42 (14), 3677-3684. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2008.06.004
2008
Conference Publication
Detailed characterisation of fouling deposition and removal on a hollow fibre membrane by direct observation technique
Marselina, Y., Le-Clech, P., Stuetz, R. and Chen, V. (2008). Detailed characterisation of fouling deposition and removal on a hollow fibre membrane by direct observation technique. 4th IWA Conference on Membranes for Workshop and Wastewater Treatment, Harrogate England, May 15-17, 2007. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2007.11.033
2008
Conference Publication
Natural organic matter (NOM) fouling in low pressure membrane filtration - effect of membranes and operation modes
Lee, Eun Kyung, Chen, Vicki and Fane, A. G. (2008). Natural organic matter (NOM) fouling in low pressure membrane filtration - effect of membranes and operation modes. 34th Annual Australasian Chemical and Process Engineering Conference (Chemeca), Auckland New Zealand, Sep 17-20, 2006. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2007.02.021
2007
Journal Article
Detailed characterisation of fouling deposition and removal on hollow fibre membrane by direct observation technique
Marselina, Y., Le-Clech, P., Stuetz, R. and Chen, V. (2007). Detailed characterisation of fouling deposition and removal on hollow fibre membrane by direct observation technique. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 7 (5-6), 167-173. doi: 10.2166/ws.2007.135
2007
Journal Article
Characterisation of polymeric fouling in membrane bioreactors and the effect of different filtration modes
Metzger, Uli, Le-Clech, Pierre, Stuetz, Richard M., Frimmel, Fritz H. and Chen, Vicki (2007). Characterisation of polymeric fouling in membrane bioreactors and the effect of different filtration modes. Journal of Membrane Science, 301 (1-2), 180-189. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2007.06.016
2007
Journal Article
Fouling mechanisms of model polymeric substances
Negaresh, E., Le-Clech, P. and Chen, V. (2007). Fouling mechanisms of model polymeric substances. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2 (5), 394-399. doi: 10.1002/apj.71
2007
Journal Article
The equilibrium network: A new approach for simulation and visualization of aqueous electrolyte systems
Schausberger, Paul, Schoeggl, Karl, Chen, Vicki and Friedl, Anton (2007). The equilibrium network: A new approach for simulation and visualization of aqueous electrolyte systems. Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 2 (3) 22. doi: 10.2202/1934-2659.1108
2007
Journal Article
Visualisation of polysaccharide fouling on microporous membrane using different characterisation techniques
Le-Clech, Pierre, Marselina, Yulita, Ye, Yun, Stuetz, Richard A. and Chen, Vicki (2007). Visualisation of polysaccharide fouling on microporous membrane using different characterisation techniques. Journal of Membrane Science, 290 (1-2), 36-45. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2006.12.012
2007
Journal Article
Pre-treatments to reduce fouling of low pressure micro-filtration (MF) membranes
Fabris, Rolando, Lee, Eun Kyung, Chow, Christopher W. K., Chen, Vicki and Drikas, Mary (2007). Pre-treatments to reduce fouling of low pressure micro-filtration (MF) membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 289 (1-2), 231-240. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2006.12.003
2007
Journal Article
Spatial distribution of foulants on membranes during ultrafiltration of protein mixtures and the influence of spacers in the feed channel
Chen, V., Chan, R., Li, H. and Bucknall, M. P. (2007). Spatial distribution of foulants on membranes during ultrafiltration of protein mixtures and the influence of spacers in the feed channel. Journal of Membrane Science, 287 (1), 79-87. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2006.10.017
2006
Book Chapter
Fundamentals
Reid, Beth, Stephenson, Tom, Fawenhimni, Folasade, Fletcher, Harriet, Jefferson, Bruce, Germain, Eve, McAdam, Ewan, Le-Clech, Pierre, Chen, Vicky and Fane, Tony (2006). Fundamentals. The MBR Book. (pp. 21-121) Elsevier Ltd. doi: 10.1016/B978-185617481-7/50004-0
2006
Journal Article
Fouling in membrane bioreactors used in wastewater treatment
Le-Clech, Pierre, Chen, Vicki and Fane, Tony A. G. (2006). Fouling in membrane bioreactors used in wastewater treatment. Journal of Membrane Science, 284 (1-2), 17-53. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2006.08.019
2006
Journal Article
Fibre movement induced by bubbling using submerged hollow fibre membranes
Wicaksana, F., Fane, A. G. and Chen, V. (2006). Fibre movement induced by bubbling using submerged hollow fibre membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 271 (1-2), 186-195. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2005.07.024
2006
Journal Article
Separation of residual fatty acids from aqueous solutions using an agitated solution of protein and membrane filtration
Priyananda, P. and Chen, V. (2006). Separation of residual fatty acids from aqueous solutions using an agitated solution of protein and membrane filtration. Separation and Purification Technology, 48 (2), 113-120. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2005.07.010
2006
Journal Article
Hybrid photocatalysis/membrane treatment for surface waters containing low concentrations of natural organic matters
Le-Clech, P., Lee, E. K. and Chen, V. (2006). Hybrid photocatalysis/membrane treatment for surface waters containing low concentrations of natural organic matters. Water Research, 40 (2), 323-330. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2005.11.011
2006
Conference Publication
Cleaning strategies for membrane fouled with protein mixtures
Chen, V., Li, H., Li, D., Tan, S. and Petrus, H. B. (2006). Cleaning strategies for membrane fouled with protein mixtures. Conference of the European Membrane Society (EUROMEMBRANE 2006), Giardini Naxos Italy, 24-28 September 2006. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2006.03.294
2006
Conference Publication
Fouling visualisation of soluble microbial product models in MBRs
Le-Clech, Pierre, Marselina, Yulita, Stuetz, Richard and Chen, Vicki (2006). Fouling visualisation of soluble microbial product models in MBRs. Conference of the European Membrane Society (EUROMEMBRANE 2006), Giardini Naxos Italy, 24-28 September 2006. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2006.03.110
2006
Conference Publication
Modeling long-term subcritical filtration of model EPS solutions
Ye, Y., Chen, V. and Fane, A. G. (2006). Modeling long-term subcritical filtration of model EPS solutions. International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Seoul South Korea, 21-26 August 2005. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2005.04.128
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal Organic Framework Glass Mixed Matrix Nanosheets Hollow Fiber Membrane for Hydrogen Recovery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rijia Lin, Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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Doctor Philosophy
Microporous metal-organic framework liquid
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang, Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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Doctor Philosophy
Mixed matrix membranes for CO2 gas separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang, Dr Rijia Lin, Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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