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Biography
Dr. Cheow Yuen Lin is currently a senior lecturer with the School of Science, Monash University Malaysia (MUM). He obtained his BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and MSc in Natural Product Chemistry from University Putra Malaysia. After graduating, he taught Cambridge A-level Chemistry at Taylor’s College for three years.
He then undertook his PhD in Organometallic Chemistry at Nanyang Technological University Singapore. He is a trained synthetic chemist with skills in molecular synthesis, characterization, Schlenk-line techniques manipulating moisture and air sensitive compounds. Following his doctorate, Dr Cheow spent a year lecturing at Singapore Polytechnic.
He is the author and co-author of 30 refereed articles. He is currently supervising and co-supervising eight PhD students. His students are working mainly on
1. Synthesis of metal carbene complexes and evaluation of their biological properties.
2. Isolation and characterisation of bioactive compounds from Malaysian tropical plants and bacteria obtained from tropical peat swamp forest soil.
Research interests
- Synthesis of metal carbene complexes and evaluation of its biological properties.
- Chemical isolation, structure elucidation and biological properties of natural products from Malaysian tropical plants
The research activities in my group revolve around drug discovery, design and development. My research is largely focused on natural product chemistry and bioorganometallic chemistry specifically discovering compounds as potential anticancer and antimicrobial agents. Our lab is isolating and characterising bioactive compounds from Malaysian tropical plants and bacteria obtained from tropical peat swamp forest soil. The ecosystem biodiversity in Malaysia is among the world richest and its potential as a vast pharmaceutical store bank has been cited by many scientists. As a natural product chemist, I collaborate with my colleagues and discover a myriad of interesting chemistry and biology from our ecosystem. I also undertake scholarly activity to make organometallic complexes and evaluate their biological properties.
Monash teaching commitment
CHM1051 (Advanced Chemistry 1)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Organometallic Chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy , Asymmetric Ligands Transformation Reactions Promoted by Cyclometallated Complexes, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Award Date: 28 Feb 2012
Natural Product Chemistry , Master of Science, Chemical constituents and biological activities from Garcinia maingayi and Garcinia parvifolia, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Award Date: 29 Jul 2005
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bioactive compounds from Polyalthia cauliflora and Goniothalamus ridleyi, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Award Date: 31 May 2002
Research area keywords
- N-heterocyclic carbene
- Metal complexes
- Cytotoxicity
- Antimicrobial agent
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Inherently Chiral Calixarenes: An exploration on the synthesis and application as future nanoporous crystals for gas storage system
ireneling, I., Yuen Lin, C., Tuck, K. & Zahid, N. I.
1/08/24 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Design, synthesis and mechanistic studies of novel benzimidazole sirtuin inhibitors as a novel class of therapeutics against drug-resistant oral cancer cells
Yeong, K. Y., Ahemad, N., Lee, W., Osman, H., Yuen Lin, C. & Hock Siew, T.
1/11/20 → 30/10/24
Project: Research
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Impact of personalising student feedback through Learning Analytics
Kyne, S., Yuen Lin, C., Whitelock-Wainwright, A. & Reyes, C.
1/01/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Silver N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes as Potential Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Agents
Yuen Lin, C., Lee, W. & Sui Mae, L.
1/01/19 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Exopolymeric Substances from Metal-tolerant Bacteria: Biomolecules for Green Approach to Metal Removal
Ting, A., Tan, G. Y. A., Ng, S. L. & Yuen Lin, C.
1/01/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Research output
- 37 Article
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Characterization of Cocoa Butter Replacer Developed from Agricultural Waste of Mango Kernel and Rice Bran
Mokbul, M., Cheow, Y. L. & Siow, L. F., 23 Dec 2023, In: Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 2023, 12 p., 9994657.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Hybrid biosorbents from exopolymeric substances immobilized in Ca-alginate and their biosorption mechanisms in single and multi-metal systems
Cheah, C., Cheow, Y. L. & Ting, A. S. Y., 2023, In: Separation Science and Technology. 58, 11, p. 1893-1907 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Physical properties, sensory profile and storage stability of compound chocolates made with cocoa butter replacer consisting of mango kernel fat and rice bran oil
Mokbul, M., Cheow, Y. L. & Siow, L. F., Dec 2023, In: Food Chemistry Advances. 3, 10 p., 100515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus) -
Pre-treatment of exopolymeric substances from Bacillus cereus for metal removal as a novel strategy to enhance metal biosorption
Cheah, C., Cheow, Y. L. & Ting, A. S. Y., Feb 2023, In: Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. 234, 2, 11 p., 121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Characterization of the physicochemical properties of mango (Mangifera indica L., Dragon variety) kernel fat extracted via supercritical carbon dioxide and Soxhlet techniques
Mokbul, M., Cheow, Y. L. & Siow, L. F., Aug 2022, In: Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 46, 8, 10 p., e16799.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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From grave to cradle: Hunting new antimicrobials through sustainable drug discovery
Yie Kie, Chong (Recipient), Yeong, Keng Yoon (Recipient), Joo Kheng, Emily, Goh (Recipient), Yau Yan, Lim (Recipient), Yuen Lin, Cheow (Recipient), Chee Wei, Ang (Recipient), Kooi Yeong, Khaw (Recipient), Ahemad, Nafees (Recipient), Robinson, Andrea (Recipient), Andrews, Philip (Recipient), Prasetyoputri, Anggia (Recipient), Ahmad Kamil Hj Mohd Jaafar (Recipient) & Zainal Baharum (Recipient), 22 Jul 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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