Yee Suet Rene

Yee Suet Rene

  • Senior Teaching Fellow
Department of Culinary and Food Studies
  • School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
SDGs Focus

Biography

Yee Suet Rene specialises in pastry arts education across diploma and undergraduate programmes, while contributing interdisciplinary expertise to food innovation and nutrition modules. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Monash University and earned her culinary qualifications at Le Cordon Bleu Sydney, completing the Diplôme de Pâtisserie, Diploma in Professional Culinary Management, and a Certificate in Menu Compilation. Driven to bridge the gap between science and culinary, she obtained a Master of Human Nutrition from Deakin University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education in Sunway University. Prior to joining academia, she worked in patisseries and restaurants across Sydney and Singapore. Demonstrating a commitment to practical excellence, she has earned multiple accolades in culinary competitions. Alongside her teaching, she collaborates with industry partners such as SCS Dairy Malaysia on product development, formulation, and specialised baking education.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Doctor of Education, Sunway University (current)
  • Master of Human Nutrition, Deakin University, Australia (2014)
  • Diploma in Professional Culinary Management, Le Cordon Bleu Sydney, Australia (2010)
  • Certificate in Menu Compilation, Le Cordon Bleu Sydney, Australia (2010)
  • Diplome de Patisserie , Le Cordon Bleu Sydney, Australia (2009)
  • Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), Monash University Malaysia (2006)

Research Interests

  • Patisserie Education
  • Applied Human Nutrition & Wellness
  • Food Product Innovation

Teaching Areas

  • Patisserie
  • Viennoiserie & Boulangerie
  • Food and Nutrition

Courses Taught

  • Advanced Pastry
  • Principles and Techniques of Baking and Pastry
  • Viennoiserie and Boulangerie
  • Patisserie

Achievements & Accolades

Achievements
• Battle of The Chefs Penang 2022
Real California Milk High Tea Set – Gold Medal
• Battle of The Chefs Penang 2022
Most Outstanding Real California Milk High Tea Set Award (2nd Prize)

Projects - Industry Engagement
• SCS Dairy Malaysia — Chinese New Year Festive Campaign (2024)
o Product Formulation & Technical Demonstration for festive pastries Fortune Peanut Cookies
and Earl Grey Pineapple Tarts.
o Public Culinary Education Series: 4-part digital series on techniques of baking with butter (Part
1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4).
• SCS Dairy Malaysia — Christmas Festive Campaign (2023)
o Product Formulation & Technical Demonstration for Matcha Strawberry Cake and Lemon Berry
Wreath.
o Public Culinary Education Series: 4-part educational series translating baking science into
practical holiday pastry tips (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4).

Professional Associations

  1. Nutrition Society Malaysia
  2. Nutrition Society Australia