Dr. Fong Chng Saun is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Technology from University Putra Malaysia in 2016 and completed his PhD in Environmental Science, specializing in Urban Ecosystem Management, at Universiti Malaya in 2021.

Dr. Fong’s research focuses on urban ecosystem management in tropical cities, with key expertise in urban heat island (UHI) dynamics, air pollution, climate resilience, and planetary health. His work integrates geospatial analytics, environmental monitoring, and data-driven approaches to understand urban climate risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.

In recent years, his research has expanded into greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analytics, carbon management, and carbon neutrality transitions. He leads and contributes to multiple national and international research projects, including initiatives on urban heat mitigation, microclimate assessment of green versus built environments, centralized GHG emissions data systems, and Net Zero living lab such as the Lembah Pantai SDG Precinct. His work increasingly adopts a living lab approach, translating research into real-world interventions through campus and community-based sustainability solutions.

Dr. Fong is also involved in interdisciplinary projects linking climate risks to health and societal outcomes, including studies on air quality and respiratory health under the NIHR Global Health Research Unit (RESPIRE). His research further explores the intersection of urban design, environmental exposure, and human well-being within the broader planetary health framework.

He serves as the Living Labs Coordinator under the Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC) and leads the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Research Interest Group under the Young Scientists Network–Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM). His work actively bridges science, policy, and implementation, supporting evidence-based decision-making for sustainable and climate-resilient urban futures.

Dr. Fong welcomes interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly those advancing urban sustainability, climate action, and planetary health.