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The photos of my post-graduate students are located below.

27. Liu BoYu (S2160832) Investigating reservoirs of faecal pollution indicator. Sem 2, 2021/2022 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Associate Prof Dr Bong CW as co supervisor

26. Walter Aaron Wong Chun Yin (S2134672) Investigating pathogen risks in a riverine system. Sem 2, 2021/2022 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Assoc Prof Dr Bong CW as main supervisor

25. Chan Zhu Hui (17165841/2) Relationship of sterol markers to riverine Escherichia coli. Sem 2, 2021/2022 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Assoc Prof Dr Bong CW as main supervisor

24. Farah Rasyidah Md Rais (17118434/3) Investigating sterol markers as indicators of faecal pollution. Sem 1, 2021/2022 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Assoc Prof Dr Bong CW as main supervisor

23. Lee Shee Yen (SOA170005) Investigating factors that influence the distribution of acid producing general heterotrophic bacteria and sulfate reducing bacteria, M.Sc (Environmental Management Technology), Sem 2, 2017/2018 (self sponsoring), (withdrew from study)

22. Lai Zhen Wei (HMA170024) Ecological implications of co-existing macrobenthos community with semi-cultured cockle in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, M.Phil, 9 Mar 2018 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Dr Teoh Hong Wooi from Xiamen University Malaysia as co supervisor

21. Stanley Chai Choon Yip (HMA170018) Effects of environmental change on viral dynamics in the waters of Peninsular Malaysia, M.Phil, 5 Feb 2018 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Dr Bong CW as co supervisor, completed May 2023, convocation Nov 2023

20. Low Kyle Young (HGT160003) Prevalence and diversity of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli from environmental waters, M.Sc, 7 Feb 2017 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Dr Bong CW as main supervisor, convocation Dec 2022.

19. Lim Joon Hai (HHQ160001), Comparing the biogeochemistry of offshore and nearshore coastal water around Peninsular Malaysia, Ph.D, 5 Sep 2016 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Dr Bong CW as co-supervisor

18. Wong Yi You (HHQ150002), Vibrio community in the coastal water of Peninsular Malaysia, Ph.D, 29 Oct 2015 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Dr Bong CW as co-supervisor, completed July 2023, convocation Nov 2023

17. Thiang Ee Lean (HGT150004), Investigation of selected antibiotic residue in marine aquaculture in Malaysia, M.Phil, 29 Oct 2015 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Dr Bong CW as main supervisor, convocation March 2022

16. Muhammad Azroie Mohamed Yusoff (SGR130034), Microbial ecology of moringa based flocculant, M.Sc, 11 Sep 2013 (sponsored by Civil Service Dept), Dr Bong CW as co-supervisor, completed Dec 2017, convocation Oct 2018

15. Yong Yu Lin (SHC120066), Microzooplankton in mangrove waters, Ph.D, 18 Feb 2013 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), Prof Chong VC as main supervisor, convocation Dec 2022

14. Nurul Fitrah bt Mohd Ariffin Marican (SGR120014), Microbial assemblages in corals, M.Sc, 4 Sep 2012 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), Dr Bong CW as co-supervisor, convocation Oct 2019

13. You Kian Giap (SGR110015), Investigating bacterial diversity in mangroves, M.Sc, 15 Sep 2011 (sponsored by Tutorship scheme University of Malaya), Dr Bong CW as co-supervisor, completed Oct 2015, convocation Oct 2016

12. Heng Pei Li (SGR10055), Investigating the autotrophic picoplankton community in coastal waters, M.Sc, 27 Sep 2010 (sponsored under the Graduate Research Assistant Scheme), completed Apr 2014, convocation Oct 2014

11. Saw Suet Yit (SGR120063), Investigating the Archaea community in coastal waters, M.Sc, 26 Aug 2010 (sponsored by Tutorship scheme University of Malaya), completed Dec 2013, convocation Oct 2014

10. Lim Joon Hai (SGR100040), Ecological process rates of attached and free-living bacteria, M.Sc, 24 Aug 2010 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), completed Apr 2014, convocation Oct 2015

9. Lee Siew Wen (SGR090071), Characterization of marine bacteria using culture-independent methods, M.Sc, 23 Sep 2009 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), completed Jan 2015, convocation Oct 2015

8. Ang Pey Pey (SGR090070), Microbiological profiling of sewage treatment systems using culture-independent methods, M.Sc, 23 Sep 2009 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), completed Sep 2012, convocation Oct 2012

7. Mayuree a/p S. Vijayan (SGR090010), Isolation and characterization of vibrios isolated from coastal waters of Peninsular Malaysia, M.Sc, 23 Sep 2009 (sponsored by National Science Fellowship of Malaysia), completed May 2014, convocation Oct 2014

6. Tan Kang Wei, (SGR070070), Molecular characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from coastal waters of Peninsular Malaysia, M.Sc, 12 Dec 2007 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), completed Oct 2010, convocation Aug 2011

5. Randy Chin Kok Fei, (SGR070063), Microbiological profiling of selected sewage treatment systems, M.Sc, 11 Dec 2007 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), completed Oct 2010, convocation Aug 2011

4. Angie Ng Yee Fang, (SGR060005), Characterization of culturable marine bacteria isolated from Malaysian waters, M.Sc, Jun 2006 (self sponsored), completed Jun 2007, convocation Aug 2008, Dr Ng Ching Ching, UM (Co-supervisor)

3. Nazura Zainuddin, (SGR040012), Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity activities of selected marine fungi in Malaysia and bioassay-guided fractionation and isolation of antimicrobial metabolites from Fasciatispora nypae, M.Sc, Jun 2004 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), completed Jun 2008, convocation Aug 2009, Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aisah Alias, UM (supervisor)

2. Bong Chui Wei, Bacteria mediated carbon flux in coastal waters along the Straits of Malacca, M.Sc (with distinction), Aug 2004 (sponsored by National Science Fellowship of Malaysia), Completed Jul 2006, Convocation Sep 2007, Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aisah Alias, UM (Co-supervisor)

1. Ooi Yaw Shin, Development of self-replicating linear artificial chromosomes (LACs) in Escherichia coli, M.Sc, Feb 2004 (sponsored by Postgraduate Fellowship University of Malaya), Completed Feb 2006, Convocation Aug 2006, Dr. Kumaran Narayanan, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York (Co-supervisor)

Liu Boyu

Walter Aaron Wong Chun Yin

Chan Zhu Hui

Farah Rasyidah Md Rais

Lee Shee Yen (withdrew from study)

Lai Zhen Wei

Stanley Chai Choon Yip (convocation Nov 2023)

Low Kyle Young, M.Phil (convocation Dec 2022)

After his M.Phil, he is pursuing his Ph.D in Japan.

Andy Chai Song Kiat

Lim Joon Hai

Wong Yi You, Ph.D (convocation Nov 2023), now a post-doctoral researcher at our lab.

Thiang Ee Lean, M.Phil (convocation March 2022)

Muhammad Azroie Mohamed Yusoff, M.Sc (convocation Oct 2018). After his M.Sc, he returned to serve at NAHRIM

Yong Yu Lin, Ph.D (convocation Dec 2022)

Nurul Fitrah bt Mohd Ariffin Marican, M.Sc (convocation Oct 2019)

You Kian Giap (convocation October 2016)

After his M.Sc, he worked as a teacher at a private school

Heng Pei Li, M.Sc (convocation October 2014)

After her M.Sc, she worked as a microbiologist at Johnson & Johnson Pte. Ltd.

Elaine Saw Suet Yit, M.Sc (convocation October 2014)

After her M.Sc, she taught at SriKDU (private school), Petaling Jaya

Lim Joon Hai (convocation October 2015). After his M.Sc, he is now working towards his Ph.D at University of Malaya.

Lee Siew Wen, M.Sc (convocation October 2015). After her M.Sc, she is now working as a Roche Diagnostic Executive with Roche Diagnostic (M) Pte. Ltd.

Ang Pey Pey, M.Sc (convocation October 2012)

Mayuree a/p S. Vijayan, M.Sc (convocation October 2014). After her M.Sc, she worked as a science officer at the Temerloh General Hospital, Pahang

Tan Kang Wei, M.Sc (convocation October 2011)

After his M.Sc, he went to the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan to pursue a Ph.D.

Randy Chin Kok Fei, M.Sc (convocation October 2011)

After his M.Sc, he worked as a microbiologist at TÜV SÜD PSB, Singapore.

Miss Angie Ng Yee Fang, M.Sc (convocation August 2008)

After her M.Sc, she went to work as a clinical trial associate at Quintiles, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Miss Nazura Zainuddin, M.Sc (convocation August 2009)

After her M.Sc, she worked as a research officer at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM).

Miss Bong Chui Wei, M.Sc (with distinction) (convocation September 2007)

After her M.Sc, she went to Ehime University, Japan for her Ph.D under the Malaysian Government Academic Training Scholarship.

Mr Ooi Yaw Shin, M.Sc (convocation August 2006)

After his M.Sc, he went to pursue his Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine @ Yeshiva University, NYC.