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Following the huge success of the 1st IFRC 2017 and the 2nd IFRC 2019, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through the Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FSTM), as the country’s forerunner institution in food and agriculture, is once again taking the initiative to organise the 3rd IFRC 2024.

Past Success Conferences:

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Following the huge success of the 1st IFRC 2017 and the 2nd IFRC 2019, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through the Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FSTM), as the country’s forerunner institution in food and agriculture, is once again taking the initiative to organise the 3rd IFRC 2024.

Past Success Conferences:

WORKSHOP 7

Theory and Practical Workshop on Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): Sample Preparation and Data Interpretation Using STARe Software

Date: 18 August 2026

Time: 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

Venue: Laboratory of Food Engineering, Food 3, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Course content:

  • Introduction to DSC principles and applications
  • Sample preparation techniques for solid, powder, fiber, and liquid samples
  • Demonstration of DSC testing using sample robot and method creation

Benefits to participants:

  • Boost user’s confidence in the TA system operation with enhanced knowledge on the working principle of DSC
  • Achieve accurate results with good Thermal Analysis Techniques
  • Tips and hints for Good DSC Measurement with reproducible results
  • Curve interpretation know-how
  • Live demo (Sample handling, sample testing and data evaluation)

Mode: Face-to-face

Speakers:

Dr. Yunie Yeap Soon Yu

Technical Application Consultant, Mettler Toledo, Malaysia.

Speaker information/ background/achievement:

Dr. Yunie Yeap holds a Doctorate in Chemistry and serves as a Technical Application Consultant at Mettler Toledo. With over five years of experience, she brings deep technical expertise and a strong background in analytical instrumentation to her role. She specializes in providing end-to-end support, including training, application consultation, and technical assistance for laboratory instruments. Dr. Yeap works closely with customers from various industries across Malaysia, ensuring effective implementation and optimal instrument performance throughout both pre- and post-sales stages.

TIME

ACTIVITY

8.00 – 8.30 am

Registration and Breakfast

8.30 – 8.45 am

Opening and Overview

8.45 – 10.45 am

Session 1: Introduction to DSC principles and applications

10.45 – 1.00 pm

Session 2: Sample preparation techniques for solid, powder, fiber, and liquid samples

1.00 – 2.00 pm

Lunch and Networking

2.00 – 4.15 pm

Session 3: Demonstration of DSC testing using sample robot and method creation

4.15 – 4.30 pm

Closing Ceremony, Photo Session, and Hi-tea

To Reserve Your Spot, please kindly fill in this form below. 

For any enquiry, please contact khairunnajihah@upm.edu.my