Personal profile
Biography
Dr Nicholas Khong is a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Technology from the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia. He completed a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry & Microbiology and a PhD in Medical Biotechnology at Universiti Putra Malaysia, during which he received the Khazanah Watan Leadership Award 2010, the Kanazawa Research Fellowship Award 2011 and represented Malaysia in several occasions to present in China, Thailand and Taiwan. His broad research interests covers from converting nuisance organisms into biofunctional components through to the stabilization of various sensitive bioactive compounds for the development of nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and pharmaceuticals. Dr Nicholas consulted several companies for product registration, halal certification, GMP, ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 17025: 2017.
Research interests
Dr Nicholas applies Blue and White Biotechnology to provide for nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical solution and remedies. His research interest is in experimental dermatology and immunobiology, specifically towards the production of functional biomaterials, development of anti-inflammatory components and understanding of immunomodulatory molecules. His research experstise involves microbiological valorization, particularly probiotic bacteria, fungi and microalgae; validation and development of analytical & biochemical methods; as well as pilot production and commercial establishment of active components.
Education/Academic qualification
Medical Biotechnology, Ph.D, Production and characterization of collagen and gelatin from edible jellyfish for fabrication of biofunctional scaffold, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
2 Jan 2010 → 12 Mar 2015
Award Date: 12 Mar 2015
Research area keywords
- Oxidative/ Nitrosative Stress
- Dermatologic
- Cosmeceutic
- Nutraceutical
- Algae
- Pharmaceutical Technology
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):
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SDG 15 Life on Land
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Enhancing Community Heat and Health Preparedness in Melaka State through Community Paramedic Capacity Building
Fatokun, O. O. (Chief Investigator (CI)), San, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Appalasamy, J. R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Khong, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shaharuddin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kumar, V. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 15/05/26
Project: Research
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TEDUH: TEDUH: Thermal Exposure & Data for Understanding Heat in Kampung Morten & Pantai Peringgit
San, S. P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lee, S. W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khong, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Janudin, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Su, T. T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 15/05/26
Project: Research
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Deciphering psoriatic complexity by unravelling novel microbial dynamics across severity spectra and their unexplored impacts on the secretome and autoimmune responses in 3D skin microenvironment
Khong, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lee, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ho, P. C. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dolzhenko, A. V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, W. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kruasuwan, W. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/24 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Modelling and Knowledge-informed Control of Microalgae Lipids Metabolism under Diverse Environmental Stresses
Tang, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ho Yong Kuen, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khong, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hing, G. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), bin Kamarul Bahrim, R. Z. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Lee, C. L. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & binti Ahmad Wazir, N. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/08/24 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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Development of Engkabang as high-quality cosmeceutical products and new generation functional food
Chun Wie, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chee Wun, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kooi Yeong, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khong, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yong Sze, O. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lee, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/23 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Assessing the impact of temperature, pH, light and chemical oxidation on fucoxanthin colour changes, antioxidant activity and the resulting metabolites
Yusof, Z., Lim, V., Khong, N. M. H., Choo, W. S. & Foo, S. C., 15 Jan 2025, In: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 105, 1, p. 93-108 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Unveiling fucoxanthin's fate: In vitro gastrointestinal digestion effects on bioaccessibility, antioxidant potential, colour changes, and metabolite profiles
Yusof, Z., Lim, V., Khong, N. M. H., Choo, W. S. & Foo, S. C., 15 Jan 2025, In: Food Chemistry. 463, Part 2, 141209.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Biochemical trade-offs and opportunities of commercialized microalgae cultivation under increasing carbon dioxide
Lim, Y. A., Ilankoon, I. M. S. K., Khong, N. M. H., Priyawardana, S. D., Ooi, K. R., Chong, M. N. & Foo, S. C., Feb 2024, In: Bioresource Technology. 393, 10 p., 129898.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Storage and degradation kinetics of physicochemical and bioactive attributes in microalgal-derived fucoxanthin-rich microcapsules
Foo, S. C., Yusoff, F. M. & Khong, N. M. H., Mar 2024, In: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 15, 14 p., 100823.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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LC-MS/MS-QTOF dataset of compounds detected in kelulut honey of the stingless bees, Heterotrigona itama and Tetrigona binghami from Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Ismail, C. M. K. H., Khong, N. M. H., Ahmad, A., Mokhtar, K. I., Lestari, W., Mustafa Alahmad, B. E., Abdul Hamid, A. A., Mohd Abd Razak, M. R. & Ismail, A., Aug 2023, In: Data in Brief. 49, 18 p., 109409.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Prizes
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ASEAN-FEN Outstanding Young Scientist Award
Khong, N. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: National/international honour
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WIPO Medal for Inventors
Khong, N. (Recipient), Lai, W. T. (Recipient) & Lai, O. M. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
- 2 Editorial responsibility
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Dermatology Research and Practice (Journal)
Khong, N. (Editorial board member)
2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Journal of Aging Research (Journal)
Khong, N. (Editorial board member)
2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility