Publications

  1. AMALRAJ APPAVOO, I, J Y Hu, Y HUANG, S F Y Li* and S L Ong, "Response surface modeling of Carbamazepine (CBZ) removal by Graphene-P25 nanocomposites/UVA process using central composite design". Water Research, 57 (2014): 270-279. (United Kingdom).
  2. LOW, S L, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Biodiesel Production By Microalgae Cultivated Using Permeate From Membrane Bioreactors In Continuous System". Water Science and Technology, 69, no. 9 (2014): 1813-1819. (United Kingdom).
  3. TRAN*, N H, Jinhua Li, J Y Hu* and S L Ong, "Occurrence and suitability of PPCPs as specific indicators of raw wastewater contamination in surface water and groundwater". Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 21, no. 6 (2014): 4727-2740. (Germany).
  4. TRAN, N H, Li JH, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Suitability of artificial sweeteners as indicators of raw wastewater contamination in surface water and groundwater". Water Research, 48, no. 1 (2014): 443-456.  (United Kingdom).
  5. XU, Y, X CHU, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Disinfection performance of nanosilver and impacts of environmental conditions on viral inactivation by nanosilver". IWA Journal Water Science and Technology : Water Supply, 14, no. 1 (2014): 150-157. (United Kingdom).
  6. TRAN, N H, Taro Urase, HH Ngo, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Insight into metabolic and cometabolic activities of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms in the biodegrdation of emerging trace organic contaminants". Bioresource Technology, 146 (2013): 721-731. (United Kingdom).
  7. TRAN, N H, J Y Hu* and S L Ong, "Simultaneous determination of PPCPs, EDCs, and artificial sweeteners in environmental water samples using a single-step SPE coupled with HPLC-MS/MS and isotope dilution". Talanta, 113 (2013): 82-92. (United Kingdom).
  8. JIN, L, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Fouling control mechanism by suspended biofilm carrier addition in submerged ceramic membrane bioreactors (SCMBR)". JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 427 (2013): 250-258. (Netherlands).
  9. HUANG, Z, S L Ong* and H Y Ng*, "Study on Submerged Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor for Domestic Wastewater Treatment". Journal of Biotechnology, 164, no. 1 (2013): 82-90. (Netherlands).
  10. MAUNG, H O and S L Ong*, "Boron removal and zeta potential of RO membranes: impact of pH and salinity". Desalination and Water Treatment, 39, no. 1-3 (2012): 83-87. (United States).
  11. KOH, L C, H ZHANG, H NGUYEN and S L Ong*, "Performance of an ultra-compact biofilm reactor treating domestic and synthetic wastewaters". Water Science and Technology, 65, no. 3  (2012): 484-489.  (United Kingdom).
  12. Tao, G. H., B Viswanath, K Kekre, L Y Lee, H Y Ng*, S L Ong and H Seah, "RO brine treatment and recovery by biological activated carbon and capacitive deionization process". Water Science and Technology, 64, no. 1 (2011): 77-82. (United Kingdom).
  13. SANDHI, E  B, Y  S LAM, S L Ong and  J HE*,  "A mesophilic  Clostridium species  that produces butanol from monosaccharides and hydrogen from polysaccharides". Bioresource Technology, 102 (2011): 9558-9563. (United Kingdom).
  14. MUTHUSWAMY, S, S PAVAGADHI, V KUPPUSAMY, R Balasubramanian* and S L Ong, "Concomitant uptake of microcystin-LR and -RR by peat under various environmental conditions". Chemical Engineering Journal, 172, no. 2-3 (2011): 754-762. (Switzerland).
  15. HUANG,  Z,  S  L  Ong  and  H  Y  Ng*,  "Submerged  Anaerobic  Membrane  Bioreactor  For Low-Strength Wastewater Treatment: Effect of HRT and SRT on Treatment Performance And Membrane Fouling". Water Research, 45 (2011): 705-713. (United Kingdom).
  16. MUTHUSWAMY, S, S PAVAGADHI, V KUPPUSAMY, R Balasubramanian* and S L Ong, "Experimental Studies on Microcystin-LR Removal by Peat". JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 184, no. 1-3 (2010): 417-424. (Netherlands).

Accepted For Publication

  • GUO, H, F Y LIM, Zhang Y, L Y LEE, J Y Hu, S L Ong, Yau WK and Ong GS, "Soil column studies on the performance evaluation of engineered soil mixes for bioretention systems". Desalination and Water Treatment, (2013). (United States).

Submitted For Publication

  1. RAJASEKAR, A, P K OBULISAMY, M SETHURAJAN, S L Ong and R Balasubramanian*, "A Comparative study of chemical and bacterial leaching of copper from low grade chalcopyrite". Hydrometallurgy, (2014). (Netherlands).
    Publication no.  0607265
  2. RAJASEKAR,  A,  J  H  CHEAH,  P  K  OBULISAMY,  M  SETHURAJAN,  S  L  Ong  and  R Balasubramanian*, "A Comparative Study of Chemical and Bacterial Leaching of Copper  from Low Grade Chalcopyrite". Hydrometallurgy, (2013). (Netherlands).
  3. JIN*, L, S L Ong and H Y Ng, "Fouling Control Mechanism by Suspended Biofilm Carriers Addition in Submerged Ceramic Membrane Bioreactors". JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, (2012). (Netherlands). 

Conference Paper Oral Presentation

  1. LIM, F Y, H GUO, W LIM, C Y TAN, X C CHEN, T H A CHANG, L Y LEE, H S Lim, J Y Hu, S H Chew, B L Ong, S L Ong, WK Yau and GS Ong, "Pollutans removal through a pilot-scale stormwater bioretention system".  The proceedings of the 5th IW-ASPIRE conference (2013). Dajeon: ASPIRE. The 5th IWA-ASPIRE conference, 8 - 12 Sep 2013, Dajeon, South Korea)
  2. Ong, S L, H GUO, F Y LIM, Zhang Y, L Y LEE, J Y Hu, WK Yau and GS Ong, "Soil column studies on the performance evalution of engineered soil mixes for bioretention systems". The proceedings of the 5th IWA-ASPIRE conference (2013). Dajeon: ASPIRE. (The 5th IWA-ASPIRE conference, 8 - 12 Sep 2013, Dajeon, South Korea)
  3. AMALRAJ APPAVOO, I, Y HUANG, S F Y Li, S L Ong and J Y Hu, "Optimization and modeling of carbamazepine removal by graphene-P25 nanocomposites/UVA phtocatalytic process using response surface methodology". The Proceeding of 22nd Joint KKNN Symposium on Environmental Engineering (2013). Seoul: KAIST. (The 22nd Joint KKNN Symposium on Environmental Engineering,  2 - 3 Jul 2013, Seoul, South Korea)

Presented But Not Published

  • SHIVASORUPY, B, L FAN, N H TRAN, M FOOLAD, S L Ong and J Y Hu, "A comparison of the occurence of conventional microbial faecal pollution indicator organisms with human specific Bacteriodes thetaiotamicro, a-1-6 mannanase in surface waters". The 22nd Joint  KKNN Symposium on Environmental Engineering ( 2 - 3 Jul 2013, Seoul, South Korea)
    Publication no.  0589056

Poster Presentation

  • XU, Y, X CHU, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Inactivation of E. coli and MS2 coliphage by silver nanoparticles combined with UV irradiation". Proceeding on 20th KKNN symposium on environemntal engineering (2011). Taipei: NTU. (20th KAIST-KU-NTU-NUS symposium on environmental engineering, 26 - 28 Jun 2011, Xitou, Taiwan)

Presented But Not Published

  • WANG, M, L Y LEE, H GUO, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Optimization of rain garden designes for nitrogen removal in stormwater runoff". The 22nd Joint KKNN Symposium on Environmenta Engineering ( 2 - 3 Jul 2013, Seoul, South Korea)
  • SHIVASORUPY*,  B,  M  FOOLAD,  T  LIU,  S  Ram,  N  H  TRAN,  J  Y  Hu  and  S  L  Ong, "Coliphage and conventional bacteria as tools to characterize water quality and possible contamination sources in surface water". 21st Joint Kaist-Kyoto-NTU-NUS Symposium (12 - 14 Jul 2012, Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

International Oral Presentation

  1. LEE*, L Y, S L Ong, H Y Ng and J Y Hu, "Water – Meeting Growing Demand with Limited Source". 3rd Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmenta Sciences (SEES) 2014 (2014). Nil: Nil. (Keynote paper) (3rd Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Sciences (SEES) 2014, 24 - 25 Feb 2014, Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore)
  2. LOW, S L, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Nutrients Removal by Microalgae Cultivated using Effluent from Membrane Bioreactors in Continuous System". The 2nd International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts (2012). London: International Water Association. (The 2nd International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts, 10 - 13 Jun 2012, San Diego, United States)
  3. LOW, S L, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Nutrients Removal by Microalgae Cultivated Using Effluent from Membrane Bioreactors in Continuous System". 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition (2011). Tokyo: International Water Association. (4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, 2 - 6 Oct 2011, Tokyo, Japan)
  4. HUANG, Z, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "The impact of soluble compounds on membrane fouling in Submerged Anaerobic MBR for domestic wastewater treatment". 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition (2011). Tokyo: International Water Association. (4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, 2 - 6 Oct 2011, Tokyo, Japan)
  5. LEE*, L Y, S L Ong, H Y Ng and J Y Hu, "Used water-renewable resource through technologies". The 8th International Conference on Urban Watershed Management: Water Systems in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas (2011). Beijing: Tsinghua University. (The 8th International Conference on Urban Watershed Management: Water Systems in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas,  6 -  8 Sep 2011, Beijing, China)  (Invited paper).
  6. LEE*, L Y, S L Ong, H Y Ng and J Y Hu, "Sustainable renewable water resources: quality and supply". 7th International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment (2011). Taipei: National Taiwan University of Taiwan. (7th International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment, 26 - 28 Jul 2011, Taipei, Taiwan) (Invited Paper).
  7. LOW, S L, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Nutrients Removal by Microalgae Cultivated Using Effluent from Membrane Bioreacors". 10th Specialized Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Systems, (2011). Venice: 10th Specialized Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Systems,. (10th Specialized Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Systems,, 18 - 21 Apr 2011, Venice, Italy)
  8. LOW, S L, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Nutrients Removal by Microalgae Cultivated using Effluent from Membrane Bioreactors". The 3rd International Water Association Asia Pacific Young Water professionals Conference 2010 (2010). Singapore: The 3rd International Water Association Asia Pacific Young Water professionals Conference 2010. (The 3rd International Water Association Asia Pacific Young Water professionals Conference 2010, 21 - 24 Nov 2010, Singapore)
  9. ZHANG, J, V PARIDA, C H TAN, W DUAN, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Performance of a Low Fouling Forward Osmosis Membrane Bioreactor with Different Mean Cell Residence Times". The 3rd International Water Association Asia Pacific Young Water professionals Conference 2010 (2010). Singapore: The 3rdInternational Water Association Asia Pacific Young Water professionals Conference 2010. (The 3rd International Water Association Asia Pacific Young Water professionals Conference 2010, 21 - 24 Nov 2010, Singapore)
  10. TAN, C H, J ZHANG, L Y Lee, W DUAN, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Direct water reclamation from domestic wastewater using a hybrid forward osmosis membrane bioreactor with nanofiltration". IWA Regional Conference and Exhibition on Membrane Technology and Water Reuse (2010). Istanbul: IWA Regional Conference and Exhibition on Membrane Technology and Water Reuse. (Keynote paper) (IWA Regional Conference and Exhibition on Membrane Technology and Water Reuse, 18 - 22 Oct 2010, Istanbul, Turkey)
  11. JIN, L, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Effect of Dissolved Organic Matters on Fouling in Submerged Ceramic Membrane Bioreactors". IWA World Water Congress  and  Exhibition (2010). Montreal: IWA. (IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition, 19 - 24 Sep 2010, Montreal, Canada)

Presented But Not Published

  1. LEE, L Y, S L Ong, H Y Ng and J Y Hu, "Innovating Water Treatment Technologies in Managing Water-Energy Demand". Energy, Environment and Ecosystems (3E) Nexus for Sustainable Development (Invited paper) (24 - 25 Feb 2014, Kurumba Hotel, Kurumba, Maldives)
  2. LEE, L Y, S L Ong, J Y Hu and H Y Ng, "Reclamation of Used Water for High Value Applications". International Symposium on Green and Sustainable Technology in Semiconductor and Display Industry (Invited paper) (27 - 28 Jun 2013, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea)
  3. TAN, C H, J ZHANG, W DUAN, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Forward Osmosis Membrane Bioreactor for Water Reclamation". International FO Summit (Invited paper) ( 3 Mar 2011, Seoul, South Korea)

Accepted For Presentation

  1. GUO*, H, Y R T GOH, F Y LIM, C Y TAN, L Y LEE, J Y Hu, S L Ong, S H Chew, W. K. Yau and G. S. Ong, "Bioretention systems for sustainable stormwater management in Singapore". 9th International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment   (Invited paper)   (, Seoul, South Korea)
  2. LIM*, F Y, H GUO, W LIM, C Y TAN, X C CHEN, T H A CHANG, L Y LEE, H S LIM, J Y Hu, S H Chew, B L Ong, S L Ong, W. K. Yau and G. S. Ong, "Pollutant removal through a pilot-scale stormwater bioretention system".   The 5th IWA-ASPIRE conference & Exhibition (, Sejong City, South Korea)
  3. GUO*, H, F Y LIM, Y Zhang, L Y LEE, J Y Hu, S L Ong, W. K. Yau and G. S. Ong, "Soil column studies on  the performance evaluation of engineered  soil mixes for bioretention systems". The 5th IWA-ASPIRE conference & Exhibition (, Daejeon, Sejong City, South Korea)

Poster Presentation

  1. TRAN*, N H, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Simultaneous determination of PPCPs and artificial sweeteners in environmental water samples using a single-step SPE coupled with HPLC–MS/MS and isotope dilution". Conference Proceedings - Micropol & Ecohazard 2013 (2013): 390-391. Zurich: International Water Association. (Micropol & Ecohazard 2013, the 8th IWA Specialist Conference on Assessment and Control of Micropollutants/Hazardous Substances in Water, 16 - 20 Jun 2013, ETH-Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland)
  2. TRAN*, N H, Jinhua Li, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Occurrence of polycyclic musks HHCB and AHTN in sewage, surface water and groundwater in an urban catchment". Conference Proceedings - Micropol & Ecohazard 2013 (2013): 300-301. Zurich: International Water Association. (Micropol & Ecohazard 2013, the 8th IWA Specialist Conference on Assessment and Control of Micropollutants/Hazardous Substances in Water, 16 - 20 Jun 2013, ETH-Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland)
  3. TRAN*, N H, Daphane Tan, Ram Shankar, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Occurrence and suitability of emerging organic contaminants as sewage-associated markers in surface water in urban catchment area". SETAC Asia Pacific 2012 Meeting Abstracts. (2012). Kumamoto: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. (8th SETAC/Asia Pacific 2012 Conference, 24 - 27 Sep 2012, ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky, Kumamoto, Japan)
  4. Balasubramanian*, R, S PAVAGADHI, S MUTHUSWAMY, V KUPPUSAMY and S L Ong, "Simultaneous Sequestration of Microcystin-LR and –RR by Peat".  WaterMicro 2011 (2011). Rotorua: International Water Association.  (16th International Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology, 18 - 24 Sep 2011, Convention Center, Rotorua, New Zealand)

Presented But Not Published

  • ZHANG, J, V PARIDA, C H TAN, W DUAN, S L Ong and H Y Ng*, "Performance of Low-Fouling Forward Osmosis Membrane Bioreactors with Different Mean Cell Residence Times". Singapore International Water Week - Water Convention 2011 ( 4 - 8 Jul 2011, Singapore)

Paper For Seminar, Public Talk, Lecture
Presented But Not Published

  • LEE*,  L  Y  and  S  L  Ong,  "Bioretention  systems  in  urban  storm  water  management.". Workshop 2 on Water Safety from Source to Tap - Strategies and Implementation  (22 – 24 Feb 2012, Kandy, Sri Lanka)
  • LEE*, L Y and S L Ong, "Sustainable water management: Singapore strategies.". Workshop 1 on Water Safety from Source to Tap - Strategies and Implementation (19 - 22 Sep 2011, National University of Singapore, Singapore) International

Presented But Not Published

  • GUO*, H, L Y LEE, W K Yau, G S Ong, J Y Hu and S L Ong, "Bioretention systems and wetland systems in managing urban storm water". International Low Impact Development (LID) workshop ( 4 - 5 May 2012, National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), Taipei, Taiwan)

Chapter In Book

  • NG, T C A, Z HUANG, L JIN, H Y Ng* and S L Ong, "Chapter 4 - Membrane Fouling in MBRs: Mechanisms and Control". In Membrane Technology and its Environmenta Applications. New York: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012. 49 pp.
  • TAN, C H, O LEFEBVRE, J ZHANG, H Y Ng* and S L Ong, "Chapter 10 - Membrane Processes for Desalination: Overview". In Membrane Technology and its Environmenta Applications. New York: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012. 37 pp.

Accepted For Publication

  • Hu, J Y, X Jin and S L Ong, "Membrane PRocesses for removal of emerging contaminants".  In Membrane technology and its environmental applications.  ASCE, 2011.

Say-Leong Ong

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