Curriculum Vitae

DR. KHONG TENG KEEN

Senior Lecturer
  • Dean's Office
    Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science
  • khongtk
  • 0379673210

BIOGRAPHY

Khong obtained his Bachelor’s Degree and PhD in Sports Sciences from the University of Malaya. He has been working in exercise physiology labs since 2013,and from 2018 - 2019 he was a senior lecturer in the Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) University College, mainly lecturing on exercise physiology subjects as well as some sports psychology and motor control and learning courses. He began his new career, also as a senior lecturer, at his alma mater, University of Malaya, since 2020.

He specialises in exercise physiology and exercise testing, particularly laboratory-based cardiovascular fitness (VO2max) test and isokinetic & isometric strength tests. His research field mainly involves usage of nutrition intervention to prevent exercise fatigue in both endurance exercise and muscular force demanding situations. He has also started to delve into works investigating effects of exercise on health conditions such as diabetes and sarcopenia.

On the administration end, he is currently the program coordinator for the Master's Degree in Strength and Conditioning.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Sport Science), (Sains Sukan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSpSc (Hons), (Sains Sukan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Oct 2024 - present (Dean's Office, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • PENYELARAS SARJANA KEKUATAN DAN SUAIAN FIZIKAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR, MASTERS IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
    01 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Task Force Member
    13 Jan 2023 - 12 Jan 2026 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Pelantikan sebagai Pakar Jaminan Kualiti Program (ProQAE)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Feb 2021 - present (Faculty)
  • Penemuduga kemasukan ke program pengajian Ijazah Sarjana Muda
    31 May 2021 - present (Faculty)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KECIL KURIKULUM DALAMAN PSSE PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SAINS SUKAN (SAINS EKSESAIS)
    04 Jun 2021 - present (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    02 Feb 2021 - present (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Ahli Audit Kualiti dan AJK Kualiti 2021
    26 Apr 2021 - present (Faculty)
  • PSAR writer
    31 Mar 2021 - present (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    27 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Postgraduate Studies Taskforce
    22 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kualiti FSSE / Quality Taskforce Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science
    03 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • JAWATANKUASA TASKFORCE BAGI PENYEDIAAN KEPERLUAN SISTEM PENJANAAN JADUAL WAKTU KULIAH DAN PEPERIKSAAN
    13 Oct 2023 - 30 Oct 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    04 Jun 2021 - 04 Jun 2024 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Task Force Member
    02 Feb 2021 - 02 Feb 2024 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Programme Coordinator
    02 Feb 2021 - 02 Feb 2024 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Task Force Member
    02 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    27 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Program PASUM Education Path Exposure (Series 1)
    18 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    04 Jun 2021 - 04 Jun 2023 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Task Force Member
    02 Feb 2021 - 02 Feb 2023 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Task Force Member
    02 Feb 2021 - 02 Feb 2023 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • AJK Kualiti
    02 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Penemuduga kemasukan ke program pengajian Ijazah Sarjana Muda
    18 May 2020 - 22 May 2020 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • MALAYSIA STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION, TREASURER
    2018 to 2021 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Excellence Service Award
    2024, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2023, Universiti Malaya
  • Final Year Project & Postgraduate Poster Competition (Fypppc)
    2020, MNNF Network and Publisher,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Lan, Yongsheng; Wu, Ruisi; Feng, Yujuan; Khong, Teng Keen; Wang, Cunhan; Yusof, Ashril; Che, Guangwei (2025). Effects of Exercise on Arterial Stiffness: Mechanistic Insights into Peripheral, Central, and Systemic Vascular Health in Young Men, METABOLITES. 15(3). doi:10.3390/metabo15030166
  2. Vanlin, J.; Selvanayagam, V. S.; Khong, T. K.; Yusof, A. (2025). Effects of insect consumption on exercise performance, body composition and metabolism: a review, JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED. 11(3), 435-453. doi:10.1163/23524588-00001104
  3. Tan, Shi Han; Khong, Teng Keen; Selvanayagam, Victor S.; Yusof, Ashril (2024). Central effects of mouth rinses on endurance and strength performance, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s00421-023-05350-w
  4. Lan, Yong Sheng; Khong, Teng Keen; Yusof, Ashril (2023). Effect of Exercise on Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Young, Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Systematic Review, NUTRIENTS. 15(2). doi:10.3390/nu15020308
  5. Lee, Man Y.; Khong, Teng K.; Ramliy, Norazmi; Yusof, Ashril (2022). Relationship between objective and subjective hydration measures on sprint performance among soccer players during actual matches in hot and humid environment, JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. 62(11), 1560-1567. doi:10.23736/S0022-4707.21.13413-9
  6. Khong, T. K., Selvanayagam, V., & Yusof, A. (2021). Effect of glucose and sodium chloride mouth rinses on neuromuscular fatigue: a preliminary study. European Journal of Sport Science, 21(2), 224-230. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1730980
Scopus
  1. Vanlin J., Selvanayagam V.S., Khong T.K., Yusof A. (2025). Effects of insect consumption on exercise performance, body composition and metabolism: a review, Journal of Insects as Food and Feed. . doi:10.1163/23524588-00001104
Others
  1. Lan, Y.S., Khong, T.K., Yusof, A. (2023). Effect of Exercise on Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Young, Middle-Aged and Older Women: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2023, 15, 308.
  2. Khong TK, Nadarajah M, Yusri H, Yusof A. (2019). Does Duration of Rest Interval Affect 1-RM Bench Press Test? Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 27(S3): 73 - 80. *
  3. Khong, T. K., Selvanayagam, V. S., Hamzah, S. H., & Yusof, A. (2018). Effect of quantity and quality of pre-exercise carbohydrate meals on central fatigue. Journal of Applied Physiology, 125(4), 1021-1029.
  4. Yusof, A., Ahmad, N. S., Hamid, A., & Khong, T. K. (2018). Effects of honey on exercise performance and health components: A systematic review. Science & Sports, 33(5), 267-281.
  5. Khong TK, Selvanayagam VS, Sidhu SK, Yusof A. (2017). Role of carbohydrate in central fatigue: a systematic review. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 27(4), 376-384. doi: 10.1111/sms.12754
  6. Khong, T. K., Selvanayagam, V. S., Hamzah, S. H., Lim, P. J., & Yusof, A. (2016). Effect of high and low carbohydrate meals on sustained maximum voluntary contraction (mvc) after prolonged exercise. International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise (133-135). Springer, Singapore.
  7. LINGLING LAI*, MOHD NAHAR AZMI MOHAMED, MOHAMED RAZIF MOHAMED ALI, KHONG TENG-KEEN & ASHRIL YUSOF. (2016). Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment on Antioxidant Enzymes Activity following Hamstring Injury among Malaysian Athletes. 45(5), 769-775.
Chapter in Books
  1. Selina Khoo & Teng-Keen Khong. (2013). Malaysia. In Thomas Horky & Jorg-Uwe Nieland (Eds.), International Sports Press Survey 2011 (pp. 206-219). Norderstedt: Books on Demand GmbH.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Feng, S.L., Khong, T.K., Yusof, A. (2021). Effect Of Tai Chi on The Health Promotion of Middle-Aged and Elderly People in Southeastern Hubei, China. International Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Conference (ISMESC 2021). 64.
  2. Lim, P. J., Gan, C. S., Khong, T. K., Hamzah, S. H., & Yusof, A. (2016, September). Effect of eurycoma longifolia jack extract on lipolysis in collegiate athletes: pilot study. In International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise (pp. 97-100). Springer, Singapore.
Scopus
  1. Han T.S., Ashril Y., Keen K.T. (2023). Effect of Both Side up Ball and the Biodex Balance System Training on Static and Dynamic Balance Among Overweight Sedentary Collegiate Males, Lecture Notes in Bioengineering. , 387-396. doi:10.1007/978-981-99-2162-1_30
  2. Wong J.M., Lian P.Y., Chan K.Q., Khong T.K., Yusof A. (2023). The Effects of Foam Rolling on Flexibility and Hip Range of Motion Among Individuals with Different Body Mass Index (BMI), Lecture Notes in Bioengineering. , 397-406. doi:10.1007/978-981-99-2162-1_31

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2021 - 2024, Government Agency
    Effects Of Five Weeks Of Tocotrienol, With And Without Medium-chain Triglycerides (mct) Supplementation On Physiological Responses And Exercise Performance Among Athletes And Exercise Person ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Postural Abnormalities; Comparison Between Normal And Normal And Obese Sedentary Collegiate And The Effect Of Corrective Exercises ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    The Effects of a Home-Based Indoor, Equipment-Free Exercise Program on Strength and Balance in Older Adults ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Effect of Both-Side-Up Ball and the Biodex Balance System Training on Static and Dynamic Balance among Overweight Sedentary Collegiate Males, 8th International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise, Malaysian Movement, Health and Exercise (International) (27 Sep 2022 - 29 Sep 2022)
  2. The Effects of Intensive Foam Rolling on Flexibility and Range of Motion Among Individuals of Different Body Mass Index (BMI), 8th International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE) , Malaysian Movement, Health and Exercise (International) (27 Sep 2022 - 29 Sep 2022)
  3. Effects of Caffeine Mouth Rinse on Power and Endurance Performance, and Fatigue, 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  4. Effects of Lower Body Plyometric Exercises on Endurance and Power Performances in Vertical Running , 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  5. The Effects of Foam Rolling on Muscle Stiffness, Sprint Performance and Strength Performance, 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara  (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  6. The Effect of Sleeping Time on Reaction Time Among Esports Athletes, 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  7. Relationship of Jump Asymmetry of Force Production and Leg Strength, 1st Agilemas Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium (HPSC) 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  8. Comparison Between Traditional and Plyometric on Running Speed, Balance and Coordination Among Varsity Netball Players, 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  9. The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Induced Restrictions on Physical Activity and Food Intake Habits Among University Students. , 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  10. Transfer of VO2max Gain between Upper and Lower Body , 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  11. The Effects of Ecological Sandals and Flip-Flop on Gait Kinematics Among Healthy Male University Students, 1st AgileMAS Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium 2022, Institut Sukan Negara  (National) (25 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
  12. The Effects of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Hamstring, Lumbar and Quadriceps Flexibility During Menstruation Among University Students, 1st Agilemas Research in High Performance Sports Colloquium (HPSC) 2022, Institut Sukan Negara (National) (23 Aug 2022 - 25 Aug 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Plyometric Training Effect on Vertical and Horizontal Power Development in Artistic Gymnast Under 12-Year-Old, 10th International Conference On Movement, Health and Exercise & 14th Asia Conference of Kinesiology and Sport Science, Asian Society of Kinesiology (International) (10 Sep 2024 - 12 Sep 2024)
  2. The effect of carbohydrate and salt oral stimulations on maximum voluntary contraction and central fatigue, International Conference on Adaptations and Nutrition in Sports (ICANS), Asian Nutrition Society for Sports and Health (International) (19 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023)
  3. Effect of Tai Chi on the Health Promotion of Middle-aged and Elderly People in Southeastern Hubei, China, International Sports Medicine & Exercise Science Conference (ISMESC 2021), MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS MEDICINE (International) (11 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2021)
  4. Effect of multishuttlecock badminton training on physiological responses and badminton specific agility among college badminton players, FYP & Postgraduate Poster Competition (FYPPPC), MNNF Publisher (International) (30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2020)
PRESENTER
  1. Effect of eurycoma longifolia jack extract on lipolysis in collegiate athletes: pilot study., International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise (29 Sep 2016)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Internal Examiner and Viva-Voce Session for Phd Candidate – Parisa Najafi (17198333/2), University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) Pemeriksa Laporan Projek Penyelidikan Sarjana Kekuatan & Suaian Fizikal, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Panel for Xiaohan Fan (S2180812/1), University, (Reviewer)
  4. (2023) Thesis Seminar for Parisa Najafi (17198333/2)), University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2023) Thesis Seminar for Zhao Shanguang (S2013074/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Thesis Seminar for Mohd Azzuan Bin Ahmad (17201273/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2022) Internal Examiner for Phd Candidate, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2022) Peer Reviewed a Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Workshop Speaker, University, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2024) Scientific Committee Head, University, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2024) Scientific Committee Head, International, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2024) Workshop Speaker, National, (Course Facilitator)
  5. (2023) Scientific Committee, International, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2023) Menggubal Bengkel Standard Program Pengajian Sukan Di Universiti Awam, National, (Participant)
  7. (2023) Scientific Committee for International Conference of Sports and Exercise Science Students (Icsess) 2023, International, (Event Organiser)
Media appearance
  1. (2021) Being Interviewed On Issues Regarding Female Athlete Physiology and Sexualism in Sports., National, (Interview)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) The effect of head cooling on thermoregulatory performance in the heat
  2. (2023) The comparison of different rest interval short sprint interval training (sSIT) on aerobic and anaerobic performance
  3. (2023) Neuromuscular fatigue and muscle damage following a simulated doubles badminton match
  4. (2023) Myofascial release using foam roller: determining an effective duration to improve ROM and reduce pain
  5. (2023) Effect of Feeding Time and Exercise on Body Weight Management Among Overweight Adults
  6. (2023) Comparing the Effect of Caffeine and Green Tea Extract Mouth Rinse on Fat Oxidation
  7. (2023) Comparing effects of maltodextrin-based and simple carbohydrate mouth rinse on endurance exercise performance
  8. (2022) TRANSFER OF VO MAX GAIN BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER BODY
  9. (2022) TRANSFER OF ANAEROBIC POWER BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER BODY
  10. (2022) THE EFFECTS OF FOAM ROLLING ON MUSCLE STIFFNESS, SPRINT PERFORMANCE AND STRENGTH PERFORMANCE
  11. (2022) THE EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE MOUTH RINSE ON ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE AND FATIGUE
  12. (2021) THE EFFECTS OF DYNAMIC STRETCHING AND PNF ON JUMPING PERFORMANCE ARMY ROTC CADETS
  13. (2021) The Acute Effect of Fatigue Level on Balance in Active Healthy Young Adults
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) Optimizing Pace Strategies for Non-Elite Marathoners Across Diverse Environmental Conditions, WEIPENG DONG
  2. (2024) Effect of Aerobic Intensity on Arterial Stiffness among Young Women: Determining the Optimal Exercise Prescription, YONGSHENG LAN
  3. (2024) The Effect of Intestinal Flora on the Improvement of Vascular Function and Delayed Muscle Soreness in Sedentary College Students by Exercise Intervention, YANG CHENGWEI
  4. (2024) The Effect of Different Tastant Mouth Rinse on the Neural Activity during Exercise, TAN SHI HAN
  5. (2022) Research on the Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training on the Energy Supply System of High-Level Badminton Players, FENG SHUOLEI
  6. (2020) The Effect of Mouth Rinse Tastants on Neuromuscular Fatigue, Tan Shi Han
Master
  1. (2024) Exploring Mental Health Literacy and Help Seeking Behaviours among Office Work-Based Employees in Malaysia, THURGA NANDINI MUTHU KUMAR

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2021) VQC7003 - Applied Physiology and Nutrition
Bachelor
  1. (2021) VIB3206 - Adapted Physical Activity
  2. (2021) VQC7008 - Advanced Resistance Training and Conditioning 2
  3. (2021) VIB2002 - Exercise and Sports Physiology
  4. (2021) VIB3204 - Exercise Prescription for Health and Fitness
  5. (2021) VIB1104 - Growth and Development
  6. (2021) VIB2004 - Physical Conditioning in Exercise and Sports
  7. (2021) VHEE3101 - Testing and Exercise Prescription in The Health Sciences

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Invited Lecturer At The National Institute of Sports' Lecture Series 2020, (12 Aug 2020 - 12 Aug 2020)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. BENGKEL POST MORTEM: ONLINE TEACHING & LEARNING AND INTERNATIONALISATION (25 OGOS 2020), Bengkel Post Mortem: Online Teaching & Learning and Internationalisation (25 Aug 2020 - 25 Aug 2020)
  2. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2021, Microsoft Teams (26 Jul 2021 - 06 Aug 2021)
  3. TAKLIMAT PEMBELAJARAN TERADUN GANTIAN, Microsoft Teams (14 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2023)
  4. BENGKEL PROQAE SIRI 2/2022, Bilik Cube, Fak Sains Komputer & Tek. Maklumat, Universiti Malaya (16 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022)
  5. CHATGPT: THE WAY FORWARD FOR UM TEACHING AND LEARNING, Microsoft Teams (15 Feb 2023 - 15 Feb 2023)