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Yee-Kwong Leong is a Professor at the University of Western Australia with a PhD from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor's degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia. His academic work has produced over 150 journal articles and 50 refereed conference publications, and he has been recognized among the top 2% of world scientists in 2019 and 2021 per Stanford University rankings. His research focuses on colloidal forces and rheology, particularly examining the electrostatic double layer and its effects on clay gels and thixotropic suspensions. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of the microstructure of clay gels, particularly regarding how they respond to changes in environment and additives. He also engages in teaching Reaction Engineering and Particle Mechanics while supervising students in advanced research areas. Leong has collaborated on various projects related to surface chemistry and rheology in mineral processing, specifically in mining and resource optimization. He has held an adjunct position at Zhejiang University and received various research grants over the past two decades.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Engaged in teaching and research in Chemical Engineering focusing on colloidal suspensions and rheology.
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