Yong Wilson Thau Lym
Universiti of Malaysia Sabah, UCSI University, The University of Melbourne, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Aquatic Science · Marine and coastal plant biology · Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds · Plant tissue culture and regeneration
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About
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilson Thau Lym Yong is a distinguished academic and principal investigator at the Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. With almost two decades of experience, he has significantly impacted plant biotechnology, applied phycology, and forest pathology. Dr. Yong's extensive research, marked by numerous publications, focuses on the micropropagation of economically valuable plant and algae species, aiming to revolutionize agricultural and industrial practices.
As a prolific researcher, Dr. Yong unravels the molecular basis of disease resistance in plants, spanning forest trees and marine algae. His work aims to decode intricate resistance mechanisms at the molecular level, contributing to the development of strategies for mitigating plant diseases and enhancing the health of terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
In his capacity as an associate professor and principal investigator, Dr. Wilson Thau Lym Yong continues to lead cutting-edge research, advancing knowledge and making tangible contributions to the fields of plant biotechnology, applied phycology, and forest pathology. His work promises practical applications with far-reaching implications for agriculture, industry, and environmental conservation.
Employment
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Universiti of Malaysia Sabah Associate Professor2021 - Present
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Universiti Malaysia Sabah Senior Lecturer2014 - 2021
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Universiti Malaysia Sabah Lecturer2007 - 2014
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UCSI University Tutor2007 - 2007
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Universiti Putra Malaysia Research Assistant2004 - 2005
Education
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University of Melbourne Doctor of Philosophy2014 - 2019
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Universiti Putra Malaysia Master of Science (Plant Biotechnology)2004 - 2007
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Universiti Putra Malaysia Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biochemistry2001 - 2004
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (68)
- Microbial community shifts in Acacia mangium pruning wounds following paint and fungicide treatments revealed by shotgun metagenomics Save
- Temperature-Driven Transcriptomic Regulation of Xylogenesis in Gigantochloa levis Reveals Transcriptional Suppression of Secondary Cell Wall Biosynthetic Programs under Heat Stress Save
- Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Effects of Eucheuma denticulatum (N. L. Burman) F. S. Collins & Hervey in Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Injury Save
- IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF LIPID-PRODUCING MICROALGAE FROM MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS FOR BIOFUEL PRODUCTION Save
- MICROALGAE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND INTEGRATED PRODUCTION OF HIGH-VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Save
- Dataset of a complete genome sequence of Vibrio owensii v2 isolated from diseased Sabah's red algae seaweed, Kappaphycus alvarezii Save
- Analysis of the binding specificity of N‐acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc)‐binding lectin isolated from Kappaphycus alvarezii to SARS‐CoV‐2 sugar moieties Save
- Achieving Net Zero by Algal Biorefineries Save
- Ecologically Modified Pond Management Improves Flesh Quality and Gut Microbiota of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idella) Save
- Ecologically Modified Pond Management Improves Flesh Quality and Gut Microbiota of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idella) Save
- Ecologically modified pond management improves flesh quality and gut microbiota of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) Save
- Effect of Chitosan and Alginate Concentration on Physicochemical Properties of Hydrogel for Controlled Release Fertilizer Save
- NUTRITIONAL CONTENT AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SEAWEED RESIDUES EXTRACTED THROUGH VARIOUS CARRAGEENAN PROCESSING METHODS AS POTENTIAL PLANT BIOSTIMULANT Save
- Seaweed-Based Biomaterials for Emerging Biotechnological Applicationse Save
- Assessment of Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Effects of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty ex Silva Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Injury in Rats Save
- DNA barcoding using chloroplast matK and rbcL regions for the identification of bamboo species in Sabah Save
- Identification and pathogenicity of Ceratocystis manginecans causing wilt disease on Acacia mangium in Sabah, Malaysia Save
- Optimization of inoculum cell concentration for enhanced lipid production in laboratory-scale cultivation of the marine microalga Chlorella sp. for biofuel applications Save
- Seaweed: A bioindustrial game-changer for the green revolution Save
- Bamboo for Biomass Energy Production Save