Curriculum Vitae

DR. POONG SZE WAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes)
    Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences
  • +603-79674640

BIOGRAPHY

Originally trained as an algal molecular taxonomist and phylogeneticist, Dr Poong has a diversified research portfolio specializing in gene and metabolites expression studies using omics tools, genetic diversity and population structure of fish and seaweed, algal physiological and biochemical stress response and adaptation to climate changes, and shifts in microbiome using metagenomics.  Dr Poong is the Deputy Developing Country Partner leader for the Malaysian team of GlobalSeaweedSTAR consortium funded by UKRI. Dr Poong plays a key role in developing research proposals to attract local and international funding, managing research grants, organization of international conferences and workshops. She is currently the Assistant President of the International Society for Applied Phycology.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CULTURE OF MARINE ORGANISMS
    Crop mariculture
  • STRESS PHYSIOLOGY
    Ecophysiology, Multiomics Stress Response, Climate Change
  • PHYCOLOGY
    Molecular taxonomy, phygenetics, systematics, gene expression, NGS, transcriptomics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc(Hons)(Biotechnology), (Biotechnology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    03 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 (Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences)
  • Ahli jawatankuasa kurikulum bagi pembangunan program baharu sarjana sains
    01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    15 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2025 (Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences)
  • Coordinator
    15 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2025 (Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences)
  • Coordinator
    10 Jul 2023 - 10 Jul 2024 (Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR CURRICULUM DESIGN OF INSTITUTE OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCES MASTER OF MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences)
  • ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH CHINA SEA CONFERENCE 2019
    01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 (Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences)
  • Committee member for Curriculum Design of Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences' Master of Marine Science and Technology Programme
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Organising committee of the Workshop on Overseas Training Course on China-Malaysia Multidisciplinary Ocean Observation Technology sponsored by the Fujian Institute of Oceanography (13 until 27 September 2018) organised by IOES
    13 Sep 2018 - 27 Sep 2018 (International)
  • Committee member of the Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences Higher Degree Programme
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Organising committee of the Fifth China-Southeast Asian Countries Marine Cooperation Forum held on 16-17 December 2017 organised by IOES
    16 Dec 2017 - 17 Dec 2017 (International)
  • Assistant Secretary of the organizing committee for the 8th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum (APPF 2017)
    02 Jan 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 (International)
  • Organizing committee for the workshop on Understanding algal responses to environmental stimuli through molecular biology and photophysiology
    03 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 (International)
  • Treasurer of Australia-Malaysia Research Seminar Series 3: Climate Change and its Impact on Ecosystems and Bioresources
    17 Oct 2016 - 17 Oct 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Scientific committee member of Algal Training Workshop 2015: Techniques in Culture and Characterization
    11 Nov 2015 - 13 Nov 2015 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF ASIAN PACIFIC PHYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2024 to present (International)
  • ASSOCIATE OF ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • ASSISTANT PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY , SECRETARY
    2021 to 2024 (International)
  • MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL SEAWEED ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2019 to 2023 (International)
  • ASIAN PACIFIC PHYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2017 to 2023 (International)
  • BRITISH PHYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY , MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • BRITISH PHYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (International)
  • ASIA PACIFIC SOCIETY OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY, MEMBER
    2016 to 2019 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL SEAWEED ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2013 to 2016 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Co-winner of Malaysia Toray Science Foundation Science and Technology Award 2023
    Malaysia Toray Science Foundation, 2023 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Global Seaweed STAR Fund - Travel Grant
    Scottish Association of Marine Science, 2018 (International)
  • University of British Columbia Graduate Student Paper award at the 21st International Seaweed Symposium, 21-26 April 2013, Bali, Indonesia.
    21st International Seaweed Symposium, 2013 (International)
  • Best poster at the South China Sea 2012 Conference held in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur on 21-24 October 2012.
    South China Sea 2012 Conference, 2012 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Goh, Pei -Tian; Poong, Sze-Wan; Zheng, Xinqing; Liu, Tao; Qi, Zhizhong; Beardall, John; Pai, Tun -Wen; Lim, Phaik-Eem (2023). Physio-biochemical and metabolomic analyses of the agarophyte Gracilaria salicornia indicates its tolerance to elevated pCO2 levels, REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE. 68. doi:10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103245
  2. Lee, Choon Jiat; Lai, Lee Lee; See, Mee Hoong; Velayuthan, Rukumani Devi; Doon, Yoke Kiet; Lim, Phaik Eem; Lim, Crystale Siew Ying; Poong, Sze Wan; Chong, Christina Shook Cheng; Lee, Pui Yuei; Tan, Yong Hui (2023). Breaking the Barrier: A Study on Multi-drug Resistance in Breast Abscess at an Academic Malaysian Hospital, WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY. . doi:10.1007/s00268-023-07108-z
  3. Qiu, Shuting; Ooi, Jillian Lean Sim; Chen, Weilin; Poong, Sze-Wan; Zhang, Han; He, Weiyi; Su, Shangke; Luo, Hao; Hu, Wenjia; Affendi, Yang Amri; Du, Jianguo; Loh, Kar-Hoe (2023). Heterogeneity of Fish Taxonomic and Functional Diversity Evaluated by eDNA and Gillnet along a Mangrove-Seagrass-Coral Reef Continuum, ANIMALS. 13(11). doi:10.3390/ani13111777
  4. Vello, Vejeysri; Phang, Siew-Moi; Poong, Sze-Wan; Lim, Yong-Kian; Ng, Fong-Lee; Shanmugam, Jayashree; Gopal, Mayakkannan (2023). New report of Halamphora subtropica (Bacillariophyta) from the Strait of Malacca and its growth and biochemical characterisation under nutrient deprivation, REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE. 62. doi:10.1016/j.rsma.2023.102947
  5. Cheng, Acga; Lim, Wai Yin; Lim, Phaik-Eem; Amri, Affendi Yang; Poong, Sze-Wan; Song, Sze-Looi; Ilham, Zul (2022). Marine Autotroph-Herbivore Synergies: Unravelling the Roles of Macroalgae in Marine Ecosystem Dynamics, BIOLOGY-BASEL. 11(8). doi:10.3390/biology11081209
  6. Tan, Ji; Tan, Pui-Ling; Poong, Sze-Wan; Brakel, Janina; Gachon, Claire; Brodie, Juliet; Sade, Ahemad; Kassim, Azhar; Lim, Phaik-Eem (2022). Genetic differentiation in wild Kappaphycus Doty and Eucheuma J. Agardh (Solieriaceae, Rhodophyta) from East Malaysia reveals high inter- and intraspecific diversity with strong biogeographic signal, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s10811-022-02809-9
  7. Tan, Yong-Hao; Poong, Sze-Wan; Yang, Cing-Han; Lim, Phaik-Eem; John, Beardall; Pai, Tun-Wen; Phang, Siew-Moi (2022). Transcriptomic analysis reveals distinct mechanisms of adaptation of a polar picophytoplankter under ocean acidification conditions, MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 182. doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2022.105782
  8. Ward, GM; Kambey, CSB; Faisan, JP; Tan, PL; Daumich, CC; Matoju, I; Stentiford, GD; Bass, D; Lim, PE; Brodie, J; Poong, SW (2022). Ice-Ice disease: An environmentally and microbiologically driven syndrome in tropical seaweed aquaculture, REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE. 14(1), 414-439. doi:10.1111/raq.12606
  9. Brakel, J; Sibonga, RC; Tan, PL; Rad-Menendez, C; Ruiz-Gonzalez, C; Faisan, J; Matoju, IA; Poong, SW; Rosekwa, S; Ward, G; Buriyo, A; Luhan, MRJ; Ferriols, VME; Msuya, FE; Hurtado, AQ; Lim, PE; Brodie, J; Gachon, CMM (2021). DISTRIBUTION OF THE TROPICAL SEAWEED CROPS EUCHEUMA SPP. AND KAPPAPHYCUS SPP. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THEIR NATIVE RANGE, PHYCOLOGIA. 60, 19-19
  10. Chanthran, S. S. D., Lim, P. E., Poong, S. W., Du, J. G., & Loh, K. H. (2021). Relationships between sagittal otolith size and body size of Terapon jarbua (Teleostei, Terapontidae) in Malaysian waters. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 39(1), 372-381. doi: 10.1007/s00343-019-9193-7
  11. Tan, PL; Poong, SW; Tan, J; Brakel, J; Gachon, C; Brodie, J; Sade, A; Lim, PE (2021). Assessment of genetic diversity within eucheumatoid cultivars in east Sabah, Malaysia, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s10811-021-02608-8
  12. Yong, W. K., Sim, K. S., Poong, S. W., Wei, D., Phang, S. M., & Lim, P. E. (2021). Interactive effects of warming and copper toxicity on a tropical freshwater green microalgaChloromonas augustae(Chlorophyceae). Journal of Applied Phycology, 33(1), 67-77. doi: 10.1007/s10811-020-02087-3
  13. Chanthran, S. S. D., Lim, P. E., Li, Y., Liao, T. Y., Poong, S. W., Du, J. G., . . . Loh, K. H. (2020). Genetic diversity and population structure of Terapon jarbua (Forskal, 1775) ( Teleostei, Terapontidae) in Malaysian waters. ZooKeys(911), 139-160. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.911.39222
  14. Kumar, Y. N., Poong, S. W., Gachon, C., Brodie, J., Sade, A., & Lim, P. E. (2020). Impact of elevated temperature on the physiological and biochemical responses ofKappaphycus alvarezii(Rhodophyta). PloS one, 15(9), 16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239097
  15. Tan, T. T., Song, S. L., Poong, S. W., Ward, G. M., Brodie, J., & Lim, P. E. (2020). The effect of grazing on the microbiome of two commercially important agarophytes, Gracilaria firma and G. salicornia (Gracilariaceae, Rhodophyta). Journal of Applied Phycology, 32(4), 2549-2559. doi: 10.1007/s10811-020-02062-y
  16. Tan, Y. H., Lim, P. E., Beardall, J., Poong, S. W., Phang, S. M. (2019). A metabolomic approach to investigate effects of ocean acidification on a polar microalga Chlorella sp. Aquatic Toxicology, 217, 9. doi:10.1016/j.aquatox.2019.105349
  17. Yong, W. K., Sim, K. S., Poong, S. W., Wei, D., Phang, S. M., Lim, P. E. (2019). Physiological and metabolic responses of Scenedesmus quadricauda (Chlorophyceae) to nickel toxicity and warming. 3 Biotech, 9(8), 11. doi:10.1007/s13205-019-1848-8
  18. Barati, B., Lim, P. E., Gan, S. Y., Poong, S. W., Phang, S. M., Beardall, J. (2018). Effect of elevated temperature on the physiological responses of marine Chlorella strains from different latitudes. Journal of Applied Phycology, 30(1), 1-13. doi:10.1007/s10811-017-1198-z
  19. Barati, B; Lim, PE; Gan, SY; Poong, SW; Phang, SM (2018). Gene expression profile of marine Chlorella strains from different latitudes: stress and recovery under elevated temperatures, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. 30(6), 3121-3130
  20. Lee, K. K., Lim, P. E., Poong, S. W., Wong, C. Y., Phang, S. M., Beardall, J. (2018). Growth and photosynthesis of Chlorella strains from polar, temperate and tropical freshwater environments under temperature stress. Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 36(4), 1266-1279. doi:10.1007/s00343-018-7093-x
  21. Poong, S. W., Lim, P. E., Phang, S. M., Wong, C. Y., Pai, T. W., Chen, C. M., . . . Liu, C. C. (2018). Transcriptome sequencing of an Antarctic microalga, Chlorella sp (Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyta) subjected to short-term ultraviolet radiation stress. Journal of Applied Phycology, 30(1), 87-99. doi:10.1007/s10811-017-1124-4
  22. Poong, SW; Lee, KK; Lim, PE; Pai, TW; Wong, CY; Phang, SM; Chen, CM; Yang, CH; Liu, CC (2018). RNA-Seq-mediated transcriptomic analysis of heat stress response in a polar Chlorella sp. (Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyta), JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. 30(6), 3103-3119
  23. Yong, WK; Sim, KS; Poong, SW; Wei, D; Phang, SM; Lim, PE (2018). Interactive effects of temperature and copper toxicity on photosynthetic efficiency and metabolic plasticity in Scenedesmus quadricauda (Chlorophyceae), JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. 30(6), 3029-3041
  24. Poong, S. W., Lim, P. E., Lai, J. W. S., Phang, S. M. (2017). Optimization of high quality total RNA isolation from the microalga, Chlorella sp (Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyta) for next-generation sequencing. Phycological Research, 65(2), 146-150.
  25. Poong, S. W., Lim, P. E., Phang, S. M., Sunarpi, H., West, J. A., Miller, K. A., . . . Kawai, H. (2017). Two new species of Mesospora (Ralfsiales, Phaeophyceae) from the subtropical Indo-Pacific region. Phycologia, 56(5), 487-498. doi:10.2216/16-142.1
  26. Song, S. L., Lim, P. E., Poong, S. W., Phang, S. M. (2015). Genetic variation in Gracilaria tenuistipitata (Rhodophyta) from northern Singapore and neighbouring countries, Raffles Bulletin of Zoology. 16-23(Article), 0217-2445.
  27. Poong, S. W., Lim, P. E., Phang, S. M., Sunarpi, H., West, J. A., Kawai, H. (2014). A molecular-assisted floristic survey of crustose brown algae (Phaeophyceae) from Malaysia and Lombok Island, Indonesia based on rbcL and partial cox1 genes, Journal of Applied Phycology. 26(2), 1231-12420921-8971.
  28. Chen, F. G., Liu, J. W., Wu, J. W., Jiang, J. L., Yan, L., Lim, P. E., . . . Song, S. L. (2021). Perception-based sustainability evaluation and development path of ecotourism: Taking Pulau Perhentian in Malaysia and Weizhou Island in China as examples. Environment Development and Sustainability, 23(12), 18488-18508. doi: 10.1007/s10668-021-01457-2
  29. Poong, S. W., Lim, P. E., Phang, S. M., Gerung, G. S., Kawai, H. (2013). Mesospora elongata sp nov (Ralfsiales, Phaeophyceae), a new crustose brown algal species from the Indo-Pacific region, Phycologia. 52(1), 74-81
Scopus
  1. Yong, W. K., Tan, Y. H., Poong, S. W., Lim, P. E. (2016). Response of microalgae in a changing climate and environment. Malaysian Journal of Science, 35(2), 167-187.
Books
  1. N Yahya, Poong SW, Lim PE, J Brodie, E Cottier-Cook, A Kassim (2023). A Pictorial Guide to Eucheumatoid Seaweed Cultivar Development from Wild Populations. Panduan Bergambar Pembangunan Kultivar Rumpai Laut Eukeumatoid Dari Populasi Liar (bilingual). Kuala Lumpur: Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Universiti Malaya. (eISBN: 978-967-26257-6-6)
  2. Kambey CSB, Lim P-E, Cottier-Cook E, Campbell I, Kassim A, Poong S-W (2021). Prosedur operasi standard untuk pengkulturan rumpai laut eukeumatoid menggunakan pendekatan berasaskan biosekuriti. Institut Sains Samudera dan Bumi. https://www.globalseaweed.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Prosedur-Operasi-Standard_GSS-UM.pdf
  3. Kambey CSB, Lim P-E, Cottier-Cook E, Campbell I, Kassim A, Poong S-W (2021). Standard Operating Procedure of eucheumatoid cultivation using biosecurity-based approach. Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences. https://www.globalseaweed.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Standard-Operating-Procedure_GSS-UM.pdf
  4. Lim P-E, Poong S-W, Tan J, Kassim A, Gachon C, Brodie J, Cottier-Cook E (2021). A practical guide to the aquaculture of Kappaphycus and Eucheuma in Malaysia (bilingual). Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences. https://www.globalseaweed.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Practical-Guide_GSS-UM.pdf.
  5. Wang, G-C, Xia B-M, Lim P-E, Wang X-L, Wang Y-Q, Zhang Z-F, Poong S-W, Ng P-K, Tan J, & Song S-L (2018). Marine Algal Flora of China Tomus II Rhodophyta Volume 5 Ahnfeltiales, Gigartinales, Sebdeniales, Nemastomatales, Plocamiales, Gracilariales, Rhodymeniales (English Version). Beijing: Science Press.
  6. Phaik-Eem Lim & Sze-Wan Poong (Eds.) (2017). Understanding Algal Responses to Environmental Stimuli through Molecular Biology and Photophysiology. Kuala Lumpur: Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya. (ISBN: 978-967-0380-95-7)
Chapter in Books
  1. Tan, J., Poong, SW., Gachon, C., Brodie, J., Lim, PE. (2024). The Role of Molecular Marker Technology in Advancing Eucheumatoid Research. In: Critchley, A.T., Hurtado, A.Q., Neish, I.C. (eds) Tropical Phyconomy Coalition Development. Developments in Applied Phycology, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47806-2_3
  2. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Ahnfeltiaceae, Caulacanthaceae, Gigartinaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 1 – 29. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_1. Softcover ISBN: 978-981-99-1449-4. eBook ISBN: 978-981-99-1447-0
  3. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Amphiroa. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 61 - 84. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_5
  4. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Chamberlainoideae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 7 -16. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_2
  5. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Champiaceae, Lomentariaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 227 – 250. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_7
  6. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Corallinoideae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 17 -51. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_3
  7. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Dumontiaceae, Endocladiaceae, Gloiosiphoniaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 31 – 57. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_2
  8. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Gracilariales. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 151 – 225. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_6
  9. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Hapalidiales. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 145 – 169. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_10
  10. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Hydrolithaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 53 -60. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_4
  11. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Kallymeniaceae, Cystocloniaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 59 – 81. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_3
  12. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Lithophyllum. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 85 - 102. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_6
  13. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Mastophoraceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 103 – 110. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_7
  14. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Phyllophoraceae, Rhizophyllidaceae, Sebdeniaceae, Schizymeniaceae, Plocamiaceae, Sarcodiaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 83 – 113. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_4
  15. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Porolithaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 111 – 121. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_8
  16. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Rhodymeniaceae, Faucheaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 251 – 278. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_8
  17. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Solieriaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta Volume 5. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 5. Springer, Singapore. pp. 115 – 150. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1447-0_5
  18. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Spongitaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 123 – 144. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_9
  19. Wang, G. et al. (2023). Sporolithaceae. In: Wang, G. (eds) Rhodophyta - Volume 4. Marine Algal Flora of China, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. pp. 1 -6. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6367-4_1.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Liu C.C., Chen C.M., Yang C.H., Pai T.W., Lim P.E., Phang S.M, Poong S.W., Lee K.K. (2016) "Biological Pathway Analysis for de novo Transcriptomes through Multiple Reference Species Selections, The 10th International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems (CISIS 2016), Proceeding of 2016 IEEE International Conference on Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems, IEEE Computer Society, Piscataway NJ., pp.210-214, Fukuoka, Japan, July 6-8, 2016
Other Publications
  1. ASM Special Interest Group on Blue Economy (2023). Position Paper on Blue Economy: Unlocking the Value of The Oceans. 216 pp. - Technical Report
  2. Cottier-Cook, E.J., Lim, P.E., Mallinson, S., Yahya, N., Poong, S.W., Wilbraham, J., Nagabhatla, N., Brodie, J. (2023). Striking a balance: wild stock protection and the future of our seaweed industries. United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies Policy Brief. ISBN 978-92-808-9143-0 - Policy Paper
  3. Phaik-Eem Lim, Sze-Wan Poong, Cicilia S.B. Kambey, Ji Tan and Azam Asri (2022). Achieving Resilience and Sustainability in the Seaweed Industry in Malaysia. Infofish International Issue 02/2022. Pg 47-51 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Lim, P-E., Poong, S-W., Kambey, C., Tan, J., Asri, A., Nagabhatla, N., Nor, A.M., Kassim, A., Le Masson, V., Shaxson, L., Brodie, J., Gachon, C., Cottier-Cook, E.J., De Lombaerde, P. (2021). Sustainable Value Chain for the Seaweed Industry in Malaysia and the ASEAN Region: A Roadmap for Policy Formulation. United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies Policy Brief. ISBN 978-92-808-9137-9 - Policy Paper

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, University Grant Research Program - Research Cluster
    WP2: Risk and Resiliency: Impacts of Climate and Environmental Changes on Mah Meri Community in Pulau Ketam, Selangor ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Exploring The Species And Genetic Diversity Of Wild Eucheumatoid Seaweeds In Indonesia As Potential New Cultivar For Sustainable Farming ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2023 - 2024, Partnership Grant
    A Global Taxonomic Framework for the Carrageenan Industry (GATEWAY) ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2023 - 2024, Others MOHE
    Tindakbalas Dan Penyesuaian Alga Terhadap Perubahan Iklim Dan Lautan Melalui Pendekatan Omiks ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2024 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    The Potential of Microalgae-Based Biofloc Technology for the Sustainable Tilapia Production in Ladang Mini ISB, Universiti Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran
    1. Effect Of Varying Temperature Levels On The Emission Of Halocarbons By Selected Tropical Algae 2. Molecular Identification Of Epiphytic Pest In Seaweed Farming ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran
    Sub-program 2: Molecular Identification Of Epiphytic Pest In Seaweed Farming ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2019 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Understanding The Physiological, Biochemical And Genomic Responses Of Commercially Important Species Of Kappaphycus Towards Elevated Temperature ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran
    Physiological Response Of Selected Marine Macroalga Towards Elevated Carbon Dioxide Level ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2021 - 2022, Partnership Grant
    Biochemical Response Of Selected Marine Macroalgae (gracilaria) Towards Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2018 - 2020, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SUS (Sustainability Science)
    Metabolic Responses Of Polar Marine Microalgae Towards Ocean Acidification ( Co-Researcher)
  12. 2018 - 2019, RU Geran
    Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Of Commercially And Ecologically Important Seaweeds (gracilaria Sp.) In Response To Global Warming ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2018 - 2019, RU Geran
    Effects On Environmental Factors On Microbiome Succession And Growth Of Selected Marine Microalgae ( Co-Researcher)
  14. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Investigating the involvement of the -MSH and MITF melanogenesis pathways in the depigmenting activity of the polar microalga Chlorella in melanocytes in vitro, Taylor's University ( Co-Researcher)
  15. 2021 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Molecular characterization of CRISPR-Cas elements in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its potential role for early diagnosis of breast infections caused by MRSA., UCSI University ( Co-Researcher)
  16. 2014 - 2018, Others MOHE
    Tindakbalas dan Pengubahsuaian Mikrob terhadap Perubahan Atmosfera Berdasarkan Latitud: Perbandingan Tindakbalas dan Penyesuaian Alga Antartika dan Tropika yang Disebabkan oleh Perubahan Suhu Udara-Lautan dan UVR ( Researcher)
  17. 2015 - 2018, Flagship
    Genomic responses of microalgae to climate changes across a global gradient ( Researcher)
International
  1. 2022 - 2026, International Funding
    Impact Of Changing Environment To The Biodiversity And Productivity Of Macroalgae ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2026, International Funding
    Biobanking Macroalgae Resources In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2023 - 2026, International Funding
    Supporting Livelihoods By Protecting, Enhancing And Restoring Biodiversity By Securing The Future Of The Seaweed Aquaculture Industry In Developing Countries ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2024, International Funding
    Innovative Seaweed Aquaculture : A Nature Based Solution For Biodiversity Restoration & Poverty Alleviation In A Time Ofaccelerating Global Climate Change ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2024, International Funding
    A Global Taxonomic Framework For The Carrageenan Industry (gateway) ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2019 - 2022, International Funding
    Safeguarding The Future Of The Seaweed Industry In Developing Countries ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2019 - 2021, International Funding
    Exploring Genetic Diversity Of Kappaphycus And Eucheuma In Malaysia For Crop Improvement ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2020 - 2021, International Funding
    Phylogeography And Population Genetics Of Epiphytic Filamentous Red Algae On Eucheumatoids ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Penyediaan Dasar Biokeselamatan Kebangsaan dan Pelan Tindakan Pengurusan Kawal Selia Aktiviti Organisma Hidup Yang Diubah Suai (Lmo), Jabatan Biokeselamatan, Consultant
    15 Mar 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 (National)
  • Safeguarding The Future of The Seaweed Industry in Developing Countries, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Consultant
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Distinct responses of daytime physiology and metabolome of a tropical picochlorophyte under elevated seawater temperature and carbon dioxide, Asian Pacific Phycological Forum (APPF2024), Hokkaido University (International) (14 Apr 2024 - 17 Apr 2024)
  2. Confirming identity of species via molecular techniques, Training Course for Algal Biotechnology (TCAB) 2024, Monash Unviversity Malaysia (National) (18 Jan 2024 - 18 Jan 2024)
  3. Pests and diseases in Malaysia's eucheumatoid farming, GlobalSeaweedSTAR Sharing Best Practices for Seaweed Aquaculture Industry in Malaysia, IOES and Department of Fisheries Sabah (International) (27 Oct 2021 - 28 Oct 2021)
  4. Transcriptional responses to heat stress in an Antarctic alga as revealed by RNA-Seq, 8th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum, IOES, UM (International) (09 Oct 2017 - 11 Oct 2017)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. DIVERSITY OF EUCHEUMATOID ASSOCIATED EPIPHYTIC FILAMENTOUS RED ALGAE (EFA) IN MALAYSIA, 2021 Meeting of the Phycological Society of America, Phycological Society of America (International) (13 Jul 2021 - 22 Jul 2021)
  2. Comparative Analysis of Transcriptional Regulation in Tropical and Polar Green Algae under Heat Stress, 3rd International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology (ICBB 2020), University of Mataram (International) (12 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 2020)
  3. Updates on the Systematics of the Crustose Brown Algae from 2007 to 2017., 67th Annual Meeting of the British Phycological Society (BPS 2019), Scottish Association for Marine Science (International) (07 Jan 2019 - 10 Jan 2019)
  4. Understanding the response of a Chlorella species towards ultraviolet radiation stress via whole transcriptome profiling, Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology 2016, Asia Pacific Society of Applied Phycology (APSAP) (International) (14 Nov 2016 - 17 Nov 2016)
  5. An insight into the diversity of crustose brown algae (Phaeophyceae) in Malaysia and Lombok Island, Indonesia, 21st International Seaweed Symposium, International Seaweed Association (International) (21 Apr 2013 - 26 Apr 2013)
  6. Molecular phylogeny of crustose brown algae (Phaeophyceae) from Malaysia inferred using rbcL sequences, 17th Biological Science Graduate Congress, Biological Science Graduate Congress (International) (08 Dec 2012 - 10 Dec 2012)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Photosynthetic and biochemical responses of green microalgae from different latitudes towards short term ultraviolet radiation (UVR) stress, 3rd South China Sea Conference (SCS 2019), 24 -26 June 2019, , Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (International) (24 Jun 2019 - 26 Jun 2019)
  2. Gauging the Impact of Climate Change on the Physiology of the Mangrove-Associated Bostrychia tenella (Rhodophyta), 23rd International Seaweed Symposium (ISS 2019), International Seaweed Association (International) (28 Apr 2019 - 03 May 2019)
  3. Physiological responses of marine Chlorella from different latitudes toward elevated temperature, Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology (2016), Asia Pacific Society of Applied Phycology (APSAP) (International) (14 Nov 2016 - 17 Nov 2016)
  4. Transcriptome sequencing of a Chlorella species subjected to high temperature stress, Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology (2016), Asia Pacific Society of Applied Phycology (APSAP) (International) (14 Nov 2016 - 17 Nov 2016)
  5. Physiological response of Chlorella and Chlamydomonas species from different latitudes towards ultraviolet radiation (UVR), XXXIV SCAR (The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research) 2016, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (International) (22 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2016)
  6. Effect of temperature on the growth and photosynthetic performance of Antarctic and tropical Chlorella species, XXXIV SCAR (The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research) 2016, The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (International) (22 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2016)
  7. Morphology and molecular phylogeny of Malaysian crustose brown algae (Phaeophyceae), 2nd Conference for Regional Cooperation in Ocean ans Earth Science Research in the South China Sea, Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya (International) (21 Oct 2012 - 24 Oct 2012)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Panel for Phd Proposal Defense, University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Panel for Fast Track Phd Confirmation Defense, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Mphil Proposal Defence, University, (Reviewer)
  4. (2023) Review of Manuscript Aps-2023-0028.R1, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Candidature Defense of Mphil Student, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Candidature Defence of Mphil Student, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) Review of Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan Manuscript #44434, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) Review of Regional Studies in Marine Science Manuscript Rsma-D-23-00441, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2023) Review of Algal Research Manuscript Algal-D-23-00194, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Proposal Defense of Mphil Student, University, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) Review of Algal Research Manuscript Algal-D-23-00021, International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2023) Review of Check List Manuscript #97576, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2023) Coordinator for Academic Quality Assurance and Auditing, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  14. (2023) AJK Kursus Ijazah Sarjana Ioes, University, (Internal Assessor)
  15. (2022) Review of Article #12355 Macroepiphyte Biodiversity and Its Interaction With Habitat in Kappaphycus Alvarezii Cultivation Centres On Lombok Island, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2022) Panel Assessor for Proposal Defense of Ias Phd Candidate, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2022) Examiner for Final Year Project Viva Voce Session, National, (External Examiner)
  18. (2022) Review of Check List Manuscript #85126, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2022) Review of Article Apjmbb-2022-032, International, (Reviewer)
  20. (2022) Review of Check List Manuscript #80782, International, (Reviewer)
  21. (2021) Review Article Titled Accelerated Growth of Kappaphycus Alvarezii With Using Sargassum Aquifolium Extract, International, (Reviewer)
  22. (2021) Panel Member for Ias Mphil Candidate Proposal Defense, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  23. (2021) Peer Review for Manuscript Japh-D-21-00430, International, (Reviewer)
  24. (2021) Peer Review for Manuscript Japh-D-21-00397, International, (Reviewer)
  25. (2021) Panel Member for Ias Phd Candidate Proposal Defense, University, (Reviewer)
  26. (2021) Panel Member for Ias Mphil Candidate Proposal Defense, University, (Reviewer)
  27. (2021) Peer Review for Article Ijms-396, International, (Reviewer)
  28. (2021) Jkit Member, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  29. (2021) Panel member for PhD candidate proposal defense , (Panel member for evaluation)
  30. (2021) Panel member for MPhil candidate proposal defense, (Panel member for evaluation)
  31. (2020) Peer Review for Article Japh-D-20-00035, International, (Reviewer)
  32. (2020) Member of Ioes Masters of Marine Science and Technology Curriculum Design Committee, University, (Internal Assessor)
  33. (2020) Peer Review for Article Aps-2019-0040, International, (Reviewer)
  34. (2020) Panel member for PhD seminar, (Panel member for PhD semianr)
  35. (2019) Panel Member for Masters Degree Proposal Defense, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  36. (2019) Peer Review for Asm Science Journal Special Issue of Icst2017, International, (Reviewer)
  37. (2019) Member of The Panel of Examiners for Thesis Proposal Defence Foof Doctor of Philosophy (Science) Student, National, (External Examiner)
  38. (2019) Panel member for proposal defense of a candidate for Master of Philosophy in Institute of Advanced Studies, UM , (Reviewer)
  39. (2018) Reviewer for Article Japh-D-18-00582, International, (Reviewer)
  40. (2018) Examiner for Phd Proposal Defense, National, (External Assessor)
  41. (2018) Reviewer for Article Japh-D-18-00482, International, (Reviewer)
  42. (2018) Reviewer for Article Japh-D-18-00160, International, (Reviewer)
  43. (2018) Peer Review for Article Gene-D-18-00360, International, (Reviewer)
  44. (2018) Member of the Panel of Examiners for Thesis Proposal Defence for a Doctor of Philosophy (Science) student of Taylor's University, (External Examiner)
  45. (2017) Peer Review for Article Japh-D-17-00482, International, (Reviewer)
  46. (2017) Reviewer for Article Botmar.2017.0020, International, (Reviewer)
  47. (2016) Reviewer of Article Mjs 50/2016/A, International, (Reviewer)
  48. (2016) Reviewer of Article Japh-D-15-00443, International, (Reviewer)
  49. (2015) Reviewer for Article Japh-D-15-00440, International, (Reviewer)
  50. (2015) Peer Review for Article Aqbot2769, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Judge for Oral Presentations At The 28th Bsgc 2023, International, (Resource Person)
  2. (2022) Guest Lecturer for International Guest Lecture Series On Marine Pharmaceuticals Organized by University of Mataram, Indonesia, International, (Technical Advisor)
  3. (2021) Deputy Developing Country Partner (Dp) Leader for University of Malaya On The Gcrf Globalseaweedstar Programme, International, (Academic Appointment )
  4. (2018) Joint Survey With The Third Institute of Oceanography (Tio), State Oceanic Administration (Soa), China At Pulau Perhentian from 14 Until 19th August 2018 On The China-Asean Marine Protected Areas Ecosystem Management Network., International, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Organising Committee of The Training Course for Algal Biotechnology, National, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2023) Judge for School Science Fair, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2018) Delivered An Invited Lecture At The China-Asean Training Course On Tropical Algae On Resource Utilization Technology, International, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2018) Judging At The 29th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Expo (Itex 2018), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2016) Treasurer of Australia-Malaysia Seminar Series 3, University, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Conduct Training for Ioes Executive and Operation Staff, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) METABOLIC RESPONSE OF SELECTED MARINE PHYTOPLANKTON TOWARDS ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE LEVELS, TAN YONG HAO
  2. (2023) Response characteristics of chlorophyll fluorescence of algae to pollutants in water (taking herbicide as an example), DEHUA ZHAO
  3. (2023) PHYSIOLOGICAL AND METABOLOMIC RESPONSES OF SELECTED TROPICAL MARINE MACROALGAE TOWARDS ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE LEVEL, GOH PEI TIAN
  4. (2023) EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE ON MICROBIOME SUCCESSION AND GROWTH OF SELECTED MARINE MACROALGAE, TAN TECK TOH
  5. (2023) PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE AND ADAPTATION OF TROPICAL MARINE TETRASELMIS SP. TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND OCEAN ACIDIFICATION, LIM WEI CHENG
  6. (2023) MONITORING DIVERSE OF MARINE FISH FAUNA AT SELECTED SITES IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN VIA SEAWATER ENVIRONMENTAL DNA (EDNA) ANALYSIS, WEIYI HE
  7. (2022) Exploring novel molecular elements in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and their roles in antimicrobial resistance, Lee Pui Yuei (Ucsi University)
Master
  1. (2023) MOLECULAR TYPING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PESTS (EPIPHYTES) ON Kappaphycus AND Eucheuma spp., NUR QHADIJAH ROHAYATI
  2. (2022) Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Commercially Important Species of Kappaphycus Towards Elevated Temperature, YUSHANTHINI NAIR KUMAR

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) SIO2007 - Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
  2. (2023) SIO2007 - Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
  3. (2022) SIO2007 - Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
  4. (2021) SIO2007 - Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
  5. (2021) SIO2007 - Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
  6. (2020) SIO2007 - Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
  7. (2020) SIO2007 - Bachelor/First Degree
  8. (2018) SHET3170 - Biotechnology Practicals