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Research Overview
Professor Ng's research interests are in thermally driven seawater desalination processes, two-phase energy systems, nuclear power thermal hydraulics, adsorption thermodynamics and solar energy systems. He pioneered adsorption cooling and desalination cycles and boosted the water production yield of desalination processes with the AD and MED/MSF hybrid cycles. He also worked on the solar-powered hydrothermal treatment of seawater and wastewater using the 2-axis mini-dish system.
Key Research Areas
Environmental Systems
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education
Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D., University of Strathclyde
1980
Award Date: Jan 1 1980
Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of Strathclyde
1975
Award Date: Jan 1 1975
Diploma, Singapore Polytechnic
1973
Award Date: Jan 1 1973
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Publications
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A decentralized water/electricity cogeneration system integrating concentrated photovoltaic/thermal collectors and vacuum multi-effect membrane distillation
Chen, Q., Burhan, M., Akhtar, F., Ybyraiymkul, D., Shahzad, M. W., Li, Y. & Ng, K. C., May 7 2021, In: Energy. p. 120852Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations -
An exergoeconomic and normalized sensitivity based comprehensive investigation of a hybrid power-and-water desalination system
Ahmad Jamil, M., Yaqoob, H., Abid, A., Umer Farooq, M., us Sabah, N., Bin Xu, B., Dala, L., Ng, K. C. & Wakil Shahzad, M., Jul 20 2021, In: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 47, p. 101463Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An ocean thermocline desalination system using the direct spray method
Chen, Q., Burhan, M., M., K. J., Li, Y. & Ng, K. C., Sep 29 2021, In: Desalination. 520, p. 115373Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel hybrid adsorption heat transformer – multi-effect distillation (AHT-MED) system for improved performance and waste heat upgrade
Saren, S., Mitra, S., Miyazaki, T., Ng, K. C. & Thu, K., Sep 16 2021, In: Applied Energy. 305, p. 117744Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A spray-assisted multi-effect distillation system driven by ocean thermocline energy
Chen, Q., Burhan, M., Kum Ja, M., Li, Y. & Ng, K. C., Jul 29 2021, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 245, p. 114570Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
A thermodynamic platform for evaluating the energy efficiency of combined power generation and desalination plants
Ng, K. C., Burhan, M., Chen, Q., Ybyraiymkul, D., Akhtar, F., Kumja, M., Field, R. W. & Shahzad, M. W., Apr 8 2021, In: npj Clean Water. 4, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Universal Mathematical Methodology in Characterization of Materials for Tailored Design of Porous Surfaces
Burhan, M., Akhtar, F., Chen, Q., Shahzad, M. W., Ybyraiymkul, D. & Ng, K. C., Jan 26 2021, In: Frontiers in Chemistry. 8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A zero liquid discharge system integrating multi-effect distillation and evaporative crystallization for desalination brine treatment
Chen, Q., Burhan, M., Shahzad, M. W., Ybyraiymkul, D., Akhtar, F., Li, Y. & Ng, K. C., Jan 13 2021, In: Desalination. 502, p. 114928Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus citations
Prizes and Honors
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Annual Teaching Excellence Award, National University of Singapore, 2005/2006
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Award or Honor › Teaching Award
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Asean Prestigious Engineering Achievements Award
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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Best Paper Award, Proc of 2005 annual Conference of JSRAE
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Award or Honor › Presentation Award
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Best Paper Award in International Symposium on Innovative Materials for Processes in Energy Systems, IMPRES 2013
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Award or Honor › Presentation Award
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Best paper award in the "Environment & Sustainability" category at the International Desalination Association (IDA) World Congress 2019
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), Shahzad, M. (Recipient), Burhan, M. (Recipient) & Ybyraiymkul, D. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Award or Honor › Best Article Award
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Best Presentation Award, in ACRA meeting in Kobe, Japan
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Award or Honor › Presentation Award
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ES Prestigious Engineering Achievements Award (Team award)
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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Excellent Teacher Award, National University of Singapore, 2003/2004
NG, Kim Choon (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Award or Honor › Teaching Award
Research News
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US Patent Issued to KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY on May 25 for "Supercritical water gasification with decoupled pressure and heat transfer modules" (Saudi Arabia Inventors)
05/25/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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KAUST solar desalination technology MEDAD wins MEED Sustainability Medal 2020
Kim Choon NG, Muhammad Shahzad & Donal Bradley
02/25/21 → 03/1/21
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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MEDAD wins MEED Sustainability Medal
Kim Choon NG, Muhammad Shahzad & Donal Bradley
02/28/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Saudi Arabia : KAUST and the global air conditioning revolution
Kim Choon NG, Muhammad Shahzad & Muhammad Burhan
04/13/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Unlocking desalination with solar energy
Kim Choon NG & Muhammad Shahzad
02/14/20 → 03/3/20
3 items of Media coverage
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Fair compare of desalination puts heat on energy sources
Kim Choon NG, Muhammad Shahzad & Muhammad Burhan
08/27/19
1 item of Media coverage
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PFIZER : Amanda Freed, M.D. and Kim Ng, M.D. Receive the Pfizer/ACMG Foundation Next Generation Award
04/19/18
1 item of Media coverage
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PFIZER : Amanda Freed, MD and Kim Ng, MD Receive the Pfizer/ACMG Foundation Next Generation Clinical Genetics and Genomics Residency Fellowship Award
04/12/18
1 item of Media coverage
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