Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences) | Nanyang Technological University | 2017 |
| Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) (Hons) | Nanyang Technological University | 2012 |
Industry Experience
| Position | Organisation/Institution | Date of Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Nanyang Technological University | May 2017 – June 2021 |
Selected Publications – industry/IP specific
| Publications |
|---|
| Khong, N. Z., Zeng, Y., Lai, S. K., Koh, C. G., Liang, Z. X., Chiam, K. H., & Li, H. Y. (2021). Dynamic swimming pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa near a vertical wall during initial attachment stages of biofilm formation. Scientific reports, 11(1), 1952. |
| Khong, Z. J., Lai, S. K., Koh, C. G., Geifman-Shochat, S., & Li, H. Y. (2020). A novel function of AAA-ATPase p97/VCP in the regulation of cell motility. Oncotarget, 11(1), 74–85. |
| Sheng S, Xin L, Yam JKH, Salido MM, Khong NZJ, Liu Q, Chea RA, Li HY, Yang L, Liang Z-X and Xu L (2019) The MapZ-Mediated Methylation of Chemoreceptors Contributes to Pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Front. Microbiol. 10:67. |
Experience and Technical Background
Primary patent practice areas by technology:
- Proteomics
- Microbiology
- Oncology
Research/industry background:
A. General technical areas:
- Advanced Microscopy
- Proteomics
- Microbiology
- Oncology
- Drug discovery
B. Honours research:
- Investigated the role of Kinesin family member 4A (KIF4A) in the proliferation of cancer cells
C. PhD research:
- Identified a novel function of AAA-ATPase p97/VCP in the regulation of cell motility
D. Industry experience:
- Extraction, isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds in locally grown Asian folk medicinal herbs and anti-cancer research of selected active compounds.
- Investigated Host-Pathogen interactions between infectious bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and mammalian macrophages: How mutant P. aeruginosa evade macrophage phagocytosis.
- DNA content and invasiveness: The correlation between Plasmodium Falciparum nuclear DNA content and parasite invasive capacity.
- Bio-imaging applications of Halide perovskite nanocrystals.