Name :
Dr. Samuel Yap Kian Chee

Current Position :
Research Officer

Area of Specialization :
Cosmetic and Cocoa by-product development

Qualification/ University :

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2007 – 2010, Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000 – 2002, Master of Science (Chemistry)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 1992- 1996, Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Hons.

De Montfort University, UK, 2005- 2007, CertHE (Cosmetic Science)

Society of Cosmetic Scientists, UK, 2005- 2007, Diploma (Cosmetic Science)

Professional Affiliation :
Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (under the provisions of the Chemists Act 1975)

Scientific Awards :

Honours :
2003 – Excellent Service Award. Malaysian Cocoa Board
2010 – Excellent Service Award. Malaysian Cocoa Board
2017 – Excellent Service Award. Malaysian Cocoa Board.

Intelecture Property Right (IPR) Filed at MyIPO :
1. Method for Producing Wax Ester Named „Palmityl Theobromate‟: Patent No.: MY-159217-A (2016).
2. Beautécoa (Trade mark). File No.: 2011015416 (2011)

Expertise Contribution : 
1. Member of the Scientific Committee Board – The 5th International Symposium on Processing of Food, Vegetables and Fruits 2023
2. External Examiner (PhD candidate) – Name: Yap Jing Ying (18025611); Faculty: Science & Engineering; University: Nottingham (Malaysia); Thesis: Effects of Drying Conditions on Drying Kinetics, Product Quality and Retention of Carpaine in Papaya Leaves (Carica Papaya Linn.). (2021).
3. Panel member of Technical Committee for “Jawatankuasa Khas Bagi Menyelaras Agenda Kemampanan Produk Agrikomoditi Negara (JKKA)”
4. Evaluation panel of e-ScienceFunds, MOSTI. (2016-2020).
5. Editor of Malaysian Cocoa Journal.
6. Internal Auditor for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
7. Invited Panel for H84 MEP MEng Project Research Showcase 2015 of The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Faculty of Chemical Engineering.
8. Invited Panel for Final Year Research Showcase 2013 of The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Faculty of Chemical Engineering.
9. Head of Technical Committee, Malaysian International Cocoa Conference 2013.
10. Editor for Proceedings of the Malaysian International Cocoa Conference 2013 (ISBN 978-983-2433-25-5).
11. Assessor (category of Innovation Product) in Commodities Industry Awards by Ministry of Plantation Industry and Commodity of Malaysia (2013).
12. Assessor (category of branding) in Commodities Industry Awards by Ministry of Plantation Industry and Commodity of Malaysia (2009).
13. Assessor (category of product innovation) in Cocoa Industry Awards (2009).
14. Input/ comments provider in course structure development for the Master program of MSc in Food Science & Technology, Fakulti Sains dan Gunaan, Universiti Mara Malaysia (UiTM). (2011).
15. National Expert (Agriculture): Updating of the Malaysian Research and Development Classification System 6 Edition. Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (2010).
16. Session Chairman (13th session : Efficient utilisation of cocoa/ new uses of cocoa/ cocoa by-products) in 15th International Cocoa Research Conference, 9-14 October 2006, San José, Costa Rica organised by the Cocoa Producers‟ Alliance (COPAL) in collaboration with the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE).
17. Rapporteur in the 14th International Cocoa Research Conference, 13-18 October 2003, Acra, Ghana organised by the Cocoa Producers‟ Alliance (COPAL) in collaboration with the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE).
18. Organizing Chairman in Cocoa Technology for Business Opportunities Seminar Series 1/2014 (19 April 2014).

List Of Products Developed / Trade Secret :
1. Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Cream
2. Cocoa Butter Based Methyl Salicylate Ointment
3. Soap powder from Cocoa Free Fatty Acids
4. Cocoa Butter Soap Bar
5. Palmityl Theobromate (cocoa cosmetic wax)
6. Cocoa Based Lipstick (various shades)
7. Cocoa Based Lipbalm
8. Cocoa Based Candle
9. Cocoa Emulsifier
10. Cocoa effervescent tablet
11. Cocoa tablet beverage
12. Production of alcohol from cocoa pulp juice (as solvent)
13. Technique of Cocoa Beans Artificial Fermentation

Collaboration :
1. Saanex Marketing and Distributions Sdn Bhd – Soap from cocoa (TechnoFunds)
2. Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM)/ Platcom Venture Sdn Bhd – commercialization of cocoa non-food products

Major Projects Conducted : 
1. Development of Cocoa Vegan Cosmetic (RMK 12 – P20001001210016)
2. Development of Cocoa Based Products Promotion Database (RMK 11 – P20001001116003)
3. Development of Cocoa Non-Food Products (RMK 10 – P20001001011011)
4. New Paradigms of Circular Economy for Mitigating Perishable Cocoa Pulp Juice (03-02-TRF0022)
5. A Next Generation of Cocoa Beverage Preparation: Self Dissolving and Sedimentation Free Cocoa Tablet (L15269)
6. Development of Fragrance Materials from Cocoa (L15530)
7. Utilization of Cocoa Butter Condensate from Cocoa Butter Deodorized Process in Soap Making
(escience fund: 05-03-13-SF0001)
8. Development of Cosmetic Stick Form Products from Cocoa Butter Deodorizer Distillate
(escience fund: 02-03-13-SF0052)
9. The Effects of Perfuming on The Perception of Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Cream with Haruan Extract and Shelf Life Study on Moisturizing Cream and Ointments (IRPA : 03-04-07-0312)
10. Determination of Essential Oils from Theobroma cacao L. (IRPA : 01-04-07-0904)
11. Development of Commercial Gum from Cocoa (IRPA : 01-04-07-0901)
12. Development of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products from Cocoa (IRPA : 03-04-07-0115)

Student Supervised :
1. Fatin Fazira Bt Md Razi – Internship (UKM) – from 23 June 2014 – 19 September 2014

Major Publication :

1. Towards Single Origin and Fine Flavour Cocoa – The Future Development of Cocoa & Chocolate Industry in Malaysia (2023) – The 5th International Symposium on Processing of Food, Vegetables and Fruits 2023 (Keynote Speaker)
2. Cocoa Fresh Beans Aqueous Extract as Free Radical Quencher and Ferric Reducer. Pelita Perkebunan 38(2) 2022, 137-143. DOI: 10.22302/iccri.jur.pelitaperkebunan.v38i2.502
3. Capability of Cocoa Beans Extract in Ferric Reduction and Quenching of Free Radicals. MCJ (14)/ 2022. 163-167.
4. Enhancement Of Facial Skin Hydration By Cleanser And Toner Made From Cocoa Butter And Cocoa Pulp. MCJ (14)/ 2022. 143-148.
5. Cocoa in Cosmetics : Cocoa Moisturizing Cream. INTI‟s Virtual Symposium: “Cosmetics Science” , 3rd September 2022’. (Invited speaker).
6. Volatile Compounds from Theobroma bicolor L. MCJ (15) (In press).
7. Impacts of cocoa pod maturity upon harvest and bean fermentation period on producing chocolate with potential health benefits. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11494.
8. Effect of Cocoa Processing on Total Phenolic Contents in Cocoa Beans and Its Free Radicals Scavenging Capability. (2021). MCJ 13(1)/2021: 99-102.
9. Cocoa Beans Processing Chains on its Extractable Total Phenolics Contents and Free Radicals Scavenging Capability. EC Nutrition. 15.11 (2020): 81-88.
10. Cocoa Based Moisturizing Cream. MASW 2019. Sept. 23-26 2019. Port Dickson, Malaysia. (2019)- Oral
11. Cosmetic Wax Production by Lipase Transesterification between Cocoa Butter Free Fatty Acids and Palmityl Alcohol. MASW 2019. Sept. 23-26 2019. Port Dickson, Malaysia. (2019)- Poster
12. Free Radicals Scavenging Capability from Different Fractions of Cocoa Fresh Beans Aqueous Extract. Food Sci Nutr Res. 1(1): 1-3. (2018)- Jurnal.
13. Free Radicals Scavenging Capability from Different Fractions of Cocoa Fresh Beans Aqueous Extract. 21st World Congress on Nutrition & Food Sciences, July 09-10 2018 Sydney, Australia. (2018)- Oral.
14. Toxicology Evaluation on the Different Extraction Methods of Cocoa Fresh Beans Based on Brine Shrimp Bioassay. 4th World Congress on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research. August 8-9, 2018. Osaka, Japan. (2018)- Oral).
15. Adding Value To Cocoa Butter Free Fatty Acids Into Soap Bar. MASW & Cocoa Retreat 2018. August 6-8 2018. Kuching, Sarawak. (2018)- Poster.
16. Effect of Cocoa Wax Derived from Free Fatty Acids of Cocoa Butter Deodorizer Distillate Towards Physical Properties of Lipstick. Malaysian Cocoa J. 10(2018):107-110. (2018)- Jurnal.
17. Transformation of the Waste from Cocoa Butter Deodorization Plant into Value-added Cosmetic Wax. 4th International Conference on Cocoa Coffee and Tea. June 25-28, 2017. Turin, Italy. (2017)- Poster.
18. Product Innovation in Cocoa Industry. Third Country Training Programme (TCTP). October 3, 2017. Kuala Lumpur. (2017)- Oral.
19. Effect of Cocoa Wax Derived from Free Fatty Acids of Cocoa Butter Deodorizer Distillate Towards Physical Properties of Lipstick. MASW 2017. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. (2017)- Poster
20. Comparison of Ultrasound Assisted and Normal Aqueous Incubation Extraction Methods in Total Phenolic Content (TPC) of Cocoa Fresh Beans. MASW 2017. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – Co-Author
21. Disintegration of Cocoa Powder Tablet. Malaysian Cocoa J. 9(1), 2016:181-186. (2016)- Jurnal
22. Disintegration of Cocoa Powder Tablet. MASW 2016. Oct. 10-13, 2016. BBB, Selangor. (2016)- Oral.
23. Palmityl Theobromate – A Value Added Product from Cocoa Butter Deodorizer Distillate. Proceedings of the Malaysian International Cocoa Conference 2013. 245-249. (2014)- Prosiding/ Oral
24. The Goodness of Cocoa Pulp Juice. Proceedings of the Malaysian International Cocoa Conference 2013. 278-281.(2014)-Prosiding (co-Author)
25. Sensory analysis of lipstick. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 33: 245-250. (2011)-Jurnal
26. Soap from cocoa butter deodorizer distillate – A washing performance evaluation. Malaysian Cocoa J. 6: 81-85.(2010)- Jurnal.
27. Uses of Cetyl Cacaoate in Lipstick Development: Sensory Evaluation. Sains Malaysiana 39(2), 233-237. (2010)- Jurnal.
28. Evaluation of Cetyl Cacaoate in Lipstick Making. Malaysian Cocoa J. 5, 63-67. (2009)- Jurnal.
29. Fatty acids from the cocoa butter deodorizer distillate. Journal of Science and Technology in Tropic 5, 53-57.(2009)- Jurnal.\Effect of Cetyl Cacaoate in lipstick formulation. Proceedings of 2nd UKM-UI Seminar , 13th July. Bangi: UKM. p. 486-490. (2009)- Prosiding/ Poster
30. Soap from Cocoa Butter Distillate – Performance Evaluation. Paper presented at Malaysian International Cocoa Conf., 11th – 12th May 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (2009)- Oral.
31. Produk-Produk Terkini Berasaskan Coklat Dan Koko Yang Sedia Dikomersialkan (Bahagian 2- Produk Bukan Makanan). Paper presented at Persidangan Pekebun Kecil, Estet dan Usahawan Koko 2009. 18-20 February 2009, Hotel Le Meridien, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. (2009)- Oral
32. Analysis of the cocoa butter deodorizer distillate. Malaysian Cocoa J. 4, 73-75.(2008)- Jurnal
33. Sensory Evaluation – Developing a Qualified Sensory Panel. Malaysia Cocoa. 5(1): 16-21. (2008)- Jurnal
34. Stability of High Internal Phase (HIP) Cocoa Butter Emulsion. Malaysian Cocoa J. 3, 69-71. (2007)- Jurnal
35. Gum from Cocoa of Malaysian Origin: Part 1: Rheological Properties. Malaysian Cocoa J. 2, 28-31. (2006)- Jurnal
36. Cocoa Butter Lipstick. Malaysia Cocoa. 3 (1), 14-17. (2006)- Jurnal
37. Utilization of Cocoa Butter Condensate in Soap Making. Paper presented at The 15th International Cocoa Research Conference, 13th – 18th October 2006, San Jose, Costa Rica. (2006)- Oral.
38. Essential oils in the leaves of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) clone UIT1 and NA33. J. Essential Oil Res. 17, 312-313. (2005)- Jurnal
39. Production of cocoa butter lipstick – A consumer perception. Paper presented at Malaysian International Cocoa Conference 2005 (MICC‟ 05), 18th – 19th July 2005, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. (2005)- Poster
40. Determination of hydro distilled essential oil in Theobroma Cacao L. Malaysian Cocoa J. 1, 74 – 82. (2004)- Jurnal.
41. Quality assessment of cocoa beans produced by smallholders from different regions in Malaysia. Malaysian Cocoa J. 1, 53 – 58. (2004)- Jurnal.
42. R&D Support for the Cocoa Downstream Industry in Malaysia. Paper presented at Malaysian Cocoa Trade and Technical Awareness Programme 2004, Renaissance Hotel, K.Lumpur, 22nd May 2004. (2004)- Oral
43. Advancement in Cocoa Research. Lecture note in Course On Technology And Quality Control For Cocoa And Chocolate, 23rd – 26th August 2004, CDRC, Bangi. (2004)- Oral.
44. Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Cocoa Butter. Lecture note in Course On Technology And Quality Control For Cocoa And Chocolate, 23rd – 26th August 2004, CDRC, Bangi. (2004)- Oral.
45. Gum From Cocoa Pod Husks. Paper presented at „Seminar Komersilisasi‟, 13th April 2004, Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya. (2004)- Oral.
46. Sustainability study of Cocoa Butter used as Methyl Salicylate Ointment Base. Paper presented at The 14th International Cocoa Research Conference, 13th – 18th October 2003, Accra, Ghana. (2003)- Oral.
47. Stability of the Methyl Salicylate in the Cocoa Butter Ointment Base and the Consistency of the Cocoa Butter Ointment Base. Paper presented at „Persidangan Pegawai Kanan LKM Ke-8‟, 23rd – 25th September 2003, Kuching, Sarawak. (2003)- Oral.
48. R&D on Cocoa By-Product Development in the Malaysian Cocoa Board. Paper presented at Int. Workshop on the utilization of cocoa By-Products, 14th – 16th July 2003, Accra, Ghana. (2003)- Oral.
49. Chemistry & Technology of Cocoa. Paper presented at Malaysian Chem. Congress, 12th – 14th December 2002, Sarawak. (2002)- Oral.
50. Pembangunan Produk Bukan Makanan Daripada Koko. Paper presented at „Persidangan Pegawai Sokongan LKM Ke-2‟, 7th- 9th August 2002, BSN, Bangi. (2002)- Oral.
51. Gum From Cocoa Pod Husk – Its Rheological Properties and Calorie Value. Proceeding of The Regional Symposium on Environment & Natural Resources. 10th – 11th April 2002, Renaissance Hotel, K.Lumpur. (2002)- Poster.
52. Cocoa Butter Salicylic Acid Ointment (MCB Tech 008). Paper presented at „Seminar Komersilisasi‟, 12th July 2001, CDRC, Bangi. (2001)- Oral.
53. Cocoa Butter Methyl Salicylate Ointment (MCB Tech 007). Paper presented at „Seminar Komersilisasi‟, 12th July 2001, CDRC, Bangi. (2001)- Oral.
54. Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Cream (MCB Tech 006). Paper presented at „Seminar Komersilisasi‟, 12th July 2001, CDRC, Bangi. (2001)- Oral.
55. Determination of Steam Distilled Leaf Oils of Theobroma cacao tree Clone UITI and NA33 from Tawau by Gas Chromatography-Mass Sepctrometry (GC-MS). Paper presented at „Persidangan Pegawai Kanan LKM Ke-7‟, 15th – 16th October 2001, Malacca. (2001)- Oral.
56. The Effect of Cocoa Butter on Drug Release in Pharmaceutical Product. Proceedings of Int. Cocoa Research Conference, 9th – 14th October 2000, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. (2000)-Poster.

Working experience :
1. Malaysian Cocoa Board (Research Officer)
Starting date: 3rd May1999
Confirmation on: 3rd May 2002
Design, plan and implement research activities on cocoa related R&D, specifically in non-food product development.

2. Western Digital (M) Sdn Bhd (QA Engineer)
1996–1999
Product reliability testing and failure analysis

Office address :
Lot 12621, Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai,
71800 Nilai,
Negeri Sembilan

Tel. :
06-7999001/7999004

Fax :
06-794 2910

Email :
samuel@koko.gov.my

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