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Tan Ee Sann, Ir. Ts. Dr.

Ir. Ts. Dr. Tan Ee Sann

Head of Department (Mechanical Engineering) & Senior Lecturer

Department of Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering

03-89212020 (Ext: 7229)
Eesann@uniten.edu.my

Academic Qualifications

  • Professional Technologist, MBOT (2023)
  • Professional Engineer, BEM (2023)
  • Certified Energy Manager, Malaysia Greentech Corporation (2020)
  • Certified Energy Auditor, Malaysia Greentech Corporation (2020)
  • PhD in Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology (2018)
  • Masters of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) (2008)
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) (2003)

Working Experience

Position Place of Work Start End
Ketua Jabat Kejuruteraan Mekanikal Kolej Kejuruteraan, Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2024 Present
Visiting Researcher Tokyo Institute of Technology 2018 2018
Visiting Researcher Tokyo Institute of Technology 2017 2017
Visiting Researcher Tokyo Institute of Technology 2016 2016
Visiting Researcher Tokyo Institute of Technology 2015 2015

Research Areas

  • Preliminary study on combustion of biodiesel for power generation
  • Combustion of Biodiesel As An Alternative Fuel for Gas Turbine Application
  • Combustion of Biodiesel As An Alternative Fuel for Gas Turbine Application
  • Preliminary Property Comparison to Evaluate the Potential of Biodiesel as Alternative GT Fuel
  • Study on CO2 Emission During the Combustion of Biodiesel
  • Preliminary study on combustion of biodiesel for power generation
  • Combustion Study of Biodiesel as Alternative Fuel for Power Generation
  • Study on CO2 Emission During the Combustion of Biodiesel
  • Preliminary Property Comparison to Evaluate the Potential of Biodiesel as Alternative Gas Turbine Fu
  • Preliminary Compatibility Study of BD Derived M'sian WCOas an Alternative Fuel for Power Gen
  • Preliminary Compatibility Study of BD Derived M'sian WCOas an Alternative Fuel for Power Gen
  • Combustion Study of Biodiesel as Alternative Fuel for Power Generation
  • National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Energy and Industrial Processes and Product Use Sector

Courses Taught

  • MEHB4073 - Energy and Sustainable Development
  • MEHB2031 - Fluids Mechanics Laboratory
  • MEHB3034 - Heat Transfer
  • MEHB2014 - Thermodynamics I

Professional Associations

  • MBOT: Normal Member (2026)
  • SURUHANJAYA TENAGA - Registered Energy Manager (REM T1): Fellow Member (2025)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia: Fellow Member (2024)
  • IEM: Fellow Member (2024)
  • ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer: Normal Member (2024)
  • Sub-Working Group Transparency Related Activities - Industri: Normal Member (2023)
  • Suruhanjaya Tenaga - Registered Electrical Engineer Malaysia: Fellow Member (2023)
  • Malaysian Board of Technologists: Normal Member (2022)
  • Institution of Engineers Malaysia: Normal Member (2022)
  • IEM: Member (2022)
  • ILSAS: Certificate on SF6 Gas management & handling (2019)
  • Ministry of Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change (MESTECC): Pengerusi Kumpulan Kerja Kecil Sektor IPPU MESTECC (2019)
  • Energy Institute: Normal Member (2016)
  • Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE): Ahli Jawatankuasa Teknikal ICA bagi BUR Malaysia (2016)
  • GHG Management Institute: Certificate of Proficiency IPPU (2016)
  • GHG Management Institute: Certificate of Proficiency IPCC (2016)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Exco (2012)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia: Exco (2005)
  • Institution of Engineers Malaysia: (2005)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers: (2005)
  • Board Of Engineers Malaysia: (2003)

Recent Notable Publications

1.

Pua Fei Ling @ Grace Pua; Mohd Eqwan bin Mohd Roslan; TAN EE SANN. Effect Of Biochar-Supported And Synthesized Fe2o3 On Biohydrogen Production. Aip Conference Proceedings - Icseie-Ct 2026 (Dec 2026). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

2.

Pua Fei Ling @ Grace Pua; Mohd Eqwan bin Mohd Roslan; TAN EE SANN; Hassan Bin Mohamed. Effect Of Biochar-Supported And Synthesized Fe2o3 On Biohydrogen Production. Aip Conference Proceedings (Dec 2026). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

3.

TAN EE SANN; Mohd Eqwan bin Mohd Roslan; Nurfanizan Binti Mohd Afandi. Predicting And Optimizing Biogas Efficiency Using Advanced Data-Driven Models. 2Nd International Conference On Sustainable Energy, Infrastructure And Environment - Clean Technology (Aug 2026). Conference Proceeding. Cited: Indexing In Progress

4.

Firas Basim Ismail; TAN EE SANN. Integrated Solar Desalination Technologies For Energy-Efficient Water Treatment: A Comprehensive Review. Journal Of Thermal Analysis And Calorimetry (Jul 2026). Journal. Cited: ISI

5.

Nora Yusma bt Mohamed Yusof; TAN EE SANN; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Calibrated Weibull Survival Analysis For Reconstructing Malaysia’S Active Road Transport Fleet And Energy Demand. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Jul 2026). Journal. Cited: ISI

6.

Nora Yusma bt Mohamed Yusof; TAN EE SANN; Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih. Calibrated Weibull Survival Analysis For Reconstructing Malaysia’S Active Road Transport Fleet And Energy Demand . Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Jul 2026). Journal. Cited: Indexing In Progress

7.

Pua Fei Ling @ Grace Pua; TAN EE SANN. Synthesis And Characterization Of Iron-Based Additive And Its Impact On Biohydrogen Production . International Conference On Chemical And Energy Engineering (Apr 2026). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

8.

nur mazlini razali; TAN EE SANN. A Non-Conventional Biodiesel Process Route From Waste Palm Fatty Acid Distillate And Ethyl Acetate Via Esterification. Scientific Reports (Feb 2026). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

9.

nur mazlini razali; TAN EE SANN. A Non-Conventional Biodiesel Process Route From Waste Palm Fatty Acid Distillate And Ethyl Acetate Via Esterification. Nature - Scientific Reports (Feb 2026). Journal. Cited: ISI

10.

TAN EE SANN; nur mazlini razali. A Non-Conventional Biodiesel Process Route From Waste Palm Fatty Acid Distillate And Ethyl Acetate Via Esterification . Scientific Reports (Feb 2026). Journal. Cited: ISI

11.

nur mazlini razali; TAN EE SANN. A Non-Conventional Biodiesel Process Route From Waste Palm Fatty Acid Distillate And Ethyl Acetate Via Esterification . Nature - Scientific Reports (Feb 2026). Journal. Cited: ISI

12.

TAN EE SANN. Hydrogen-Rich Biogas Production From Rice Husk Gasification In A Horizontal Tube Furnace. Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science (Dec 2025). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

13.

TAN EE SANN. Facebook Post: Lawatan Penanda Aras Uniten & Ukm. Https://Www.Facebook.Com/Share/P/1Jdqg4ckf8/ (Nov 2025). Other. Cited: None

14.

Firas Basim Ismail; TAN EE SANN. Efficiency Investigation Of Savonius Wind Turbines: A Systematic Review Of Performance Enhancement And Conceptual Framework . Jordan Journal Of Mechanical And Industrial Engineering (Jun 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

15.

TAN EE SANN; Pua Fei Ling @ Grace Pua. Green Bio-Oil Production Via Co-Pyrolysis Mixture Of Efb/Hdpe Using Calcium Oxide (Cao)-Based Catalyst. Journal Of Analytical And Applied Pyrolysis (Mar 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

16.

Firas Basim Ismail; TAN EE SANN. Numerical And Experimental Investigation Into The Effects Combined Of Hybrid Nanofluids And Micro-Finned Surfaces On Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement. International Journal Of Heat And Technology (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

17.

Firas Basim Ismail; TAN EE SANN. Enhancing Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Generator Systems Using Carbon-Based Thermal Interface Materials: A Comprehensive Review. Nanoscale And Microscale Thermophysical Engineering (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

18.

Firas Basim Ismail; TAN EE SANN. Experimental Study Of Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Systems Using Thermal Interface Materials And Natural Cooling. Applied Thermal Engineering (Jan 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

19.

TAN EE SANN. Hydrogen-Rich Gas Production Via Gasification Reaction Of Rice Husk . Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science (Dec 2024). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

20.

TAN EE SANN; KUMARAN A/L PALANISAMY; SITI INDATI BINTI MUSTAPA @ JAAFAR; RENUGA A/P VERAYIAH; Norsalwati Binti Mohd Razalli; Norsalwati Bte. Othman; Azlina Bte. Abdullah; KUAN TZE MEI; Nolia binti Harudin; ZAIMAH BTE HASAN. Study On Malaysia's Pathway Towards Decarbonisation In Manufacturing Sector On Ghg Emission Reduction Modelling. Policy Paper For Miti (Oct 2024). Policy Paper. Cited: None