BIOTECH-PRODUCTS LABORATORY
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Joo Shun TAN (陈裕声)
I am currently serving as an Associate Professor and lecturer in the Bioprocess Technology Division at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Alongside my academic role, I hold the position of Manager at the Biofermentation Unit within the Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre (ABrC) at USM. In this capacity, I am responsible for overseeing the operations of both the 150L and 750L bioreactors. Additionally, I am honored to be a Visiting Professor at Guangdong Polytechnic of Science and Trade. I am also affiliated with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), where I contribute as an Associate Researcher at the Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing Research Complex. My academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in 2008. Subsequently, I pursued and successfully earned my Ph.D. in Bioprocess Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2012.
In 2022, I founded Biotenova Sdn. Bhd. (https://www.biotenova.com/), a spin-off company specializing in the fermentation of probiotics and postbiotics. I assumed the role of Director within the company.
Biotech-Products Laboratory (tanjooshun.weebly.com and facebook.com/BiotechProductsLab) is a platform for me to record the bits and pieces in life and keep the track of growth.
Teaching Philosophy:
To construct and instill the quality of thinking and learning skills integrated with positive attitude in our young generation. Equipping students with Mindsets, Essential Skills, & Habits they need to succeed in college, career, and life. We need to provide students not just with opportunities to practice skills in isolation, but with opportunities to ‘play the whole game’ of different learning areas. So we should question on “How do you support yourself and others to move into an unknown future?”
Past Experience:
Between 2012 and 2015, I held the position of post-doctoral researcher at Universiti Putra Malaysia, where my focus was on biomanufacturing and bioprocessing projects. Concurrently, I actively engaged in public services. Since 2012, I have served as a consultant for various biotechnology-based companies, including Felda Global Ventures, Everbest Soya Bean Products Sdn Bhd, Microwell Sdn Bhd, Pascal Biotech Sdn Bhd, and VegaBios Sdn Bhd. Additionally, I played a key role in the design and establishment of a GMP facility for animal vaccines and a biotech laboratory facility.
Professional Organization:
In 2022, I founded Biotenova Sdn. Bhd. (https://www.biotenova.com/), a spin-off company specializing in the fermentation of probiotics and postbiotics. I assumed the role of Director within the company.
Biotech-Products Laboratory (tanjooshun.weebly.com and facebook.com/BiotechProductsLab) is a platform for me to record the bits and pieces in life and keep the track of growth.
Teaching Philosophy:
To construct and instill the quality of thinking and learning skills integrated with positive attitude in our young generation. Equipping students with Mindsets, Essential Skills, & Habits they need to succeed in college, career, and life. We need to provide students not just with opportunities to practice skills in isolation, but with opportunities to ‘play the whole game’ of different learning areas. So we should question on “How do you support yourself and others to move into an unknown future?”
Past Experience:
Between 2012 and 2015, I held the position of post-doctoral researcher at Universiti Putra Malaysia, where my focus was on biomanufacturing and bioprocessing projects. Concurrently, I actively engaged in public services. Since 2012, I have served as a consultant for various biotechnology-based companies, including Felda Global Ventures, Everbest Soya Bean Products Sdn Bhd, Microwell Sdn Bhd, Pascal Biotech Sdn Bhd, and VegaBios Sdn Bhd. Additionally, I played a key role in the design and establishment of a GMP facility for animal vaccines and a biotech laboratory facility.
Professional Organization:
- Graduate Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), MAL
- Affiliate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), UK
- EXCO , IChemE BESIG Malaysia Chapter (BESIG MYC)
- Member, Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological& Environmental Engineering Society
- Member, International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA)
- Founding Member, Asian Local Knowledge Network (ALKN)
- Member, Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB)
- Member, Bioprocessing Network
- Member, Academic Exchange Information Center (AEIC)
- Member, Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria (AFSLAB)
WELCOME TO BIOTECH-PRODUCTS LABORATORY