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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Wei Yee Wee received his B.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Multimedia University (MMU) in 2012. After graduation, he continue with his Ph.D in Bioinformatics in University of Malaya and continue to work as Post Doctoral Research Fellow under Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), University of Malaya after he gained his Ph.D. He has gained many years of experience in the field of bioinformatics research. Currently, he is an assistant lecturer in the School of Sciences and engages in education and research through contribution to multidisciplinary research projects, research funding and research publication in ISI Journals. He has a proven record in publication and published around 24 high impact papers since 2012. He has also take part in setup, design, establishment and maintenance of new bioinformatics laboratory.
Dr Wei Yee Wee has been involved in variety of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) projects such as whole genome and transcriptome analysis on eukaryotic genomes, bacteria genome and metagenomics. He is familiar with Bioinformatics analysis such as genome assembly, genome annotation, genes comparative study, identification of SNP variants and prediction on the effect of the SNP variants, differential gene expression analysis, pan-genome analysis, phylogenetic tree analysis, prophage identification. He also develop useful Bioinformatics tools and pipelines such as the Pairwise Genome Comparison (PGC) and the Pathogenomics Profilling Tool (PathoProT). PGC is a bioinformatics tool which allow user to perform pairwise genome alignment and visualize the alignment in a circular layout and PathoProT allow user to screen for virulence genes in the genome. These 2 tools have been implemented and integrated into few published database such as VibrioBase and HelicoBase.
Dr Wei Yee Wee current research projects are the whole genome analysis of Mycobacterium cosmeticum and transcriptomic analysis of Bosenbergia rotunda.
Research interests
Bioinformatics related research project. I am interested in a variety of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) projects such as whole genome and transcriptome analysis on eukaryotic genomes, bacteria genome and metagenomics. Bioinformatics analysis such as genome assembly, genome annotation, genes comparative study, identification of SNP variants and prediction on the effect of the SNP variants, differential gene expression analysis, pan-genome analysis, phylogenetic tree analysis, prophage identification will able to further characterize and unveil more novel biological knowledge by using just dry lab instead of wet lab. I am also interested in developing Bioinformatics tools and pipelines which will allow researcher without Bioinformatics knowledge to have a chance to perform Bioinformatics analysis easily.
Monash teaching commitment
- BIO1011 Biology 1
- SCI1020 Introduction ot Statistics
- GEN2052
- STA2216
- BIN3800
- BIN3890
Education/Academic qualification
Bioinformatics, PhD
Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science
Research area keywords
- Bioinformatics
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 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Charting a Path for Sustainable Conservation of Malaysian Wild Rice
Wei Yee, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Beng Kah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sudo, M. P. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Dilipkumar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/24 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
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Investigating the Effectiveness of H5P Interactive Content in Teaching a Second Year Statistics Unit (STA2216)
Hasan, M. Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wei Yee, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Roh, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/22 → 15/12/23
Project: Research
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Assessment and monitoring of Malaysian freshwater biodiversity using traditional surveys and environmental DNA
Wei Yee, W. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Barclay, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nurhidayu, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rahman, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bin Mohmad @ Fikri, A. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Beng Kah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ayub, Q. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/19 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Host-pathogen Genetics in Orang Asli Individuals Infected with Intestinal Nematodes.
Ayub, Q. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lim, Y. A. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chow, S. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Phipps, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Wei Yee, W. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/19 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production by landfill isolate Priestia sp. revealed by preparatory glucose-induced tests and genome-annotations
Yokoyama, N., Goh, C. H. P., Tan, C. Y., Wee, W. Y. & Ting, A. S. Y., Dec 2026, In: Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. 57, 1, 13 p., 22.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Silent cheating: AI, wearables, and the evolution of invigilated exams and assessments
Chin, A. J., Ho, P., Wei Yee, W., Gogula, N. S., Soh, K. & Leong, S., 2026, p. 104. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Transforming teaching culture with AI change champions
Leong, S., Soh, K., Chin, A. J., Ho, P., Wei Yee, W. & Gogula, N. S., 2026, p. 235. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Discovering rare thermophilic Parageobacillus caldoxylosilyticus from hot spring with early plastic-degrading potential revealed from bioassays and gene annotation studies
Ting, A. S. Y., Tan, C. Y., Santoso, V. V. K. & Wee, W. Y., 17 Nov 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Folia Microbiologica. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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From the Americas to Southeast Asia: Navigating The Genomic Waves of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Invasions
Chaudhary, M. N., Ayub, Q., Wee, W. Y., Lim, S. Y., Ling, F. Y., Tan, Y. E., Masilamany, D. & Song, B. K., Aug 2025, In: Evolutionary Applications. 18, 8, 14 p., e70139.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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2024 PVC's Award for Excellence in Education
Wei Yee, W. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Bronze Medal (Education Category): Virtual HITeL Teaching and Learning Innovation Competition (INNOVATORS2022)
Hasan, M. Z. (Recipient), Wei Yee, W. (Recipient), Lim, C. (Recipient) & Chui Yi, C. (Recipient), 2022
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Gold Medal (Education Category): 31st International, Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition in Malaysia (ITEX’20)
Wei Yee, W. (Recipient), Hasan, M. Z. (Recipient) & Seow Mun, H. (Recipient), 2020
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Gold Medal (Education Category): Virtual HITeL Teaching and Learning Innovation Competition (INNOVATORS2022)
Wei Yee, W. (Recipient), Hasan, M. Z. (Recipient), Seow Mun, H. (Recipient) & Ayub, Q. (Recipient), 19 Jul 2022
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Silver Medal: Congress and Competition for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (kNovasi) 2025
Wei Yee, W. (Recipient), Hasan, M. Z. (Recipient) & Sin Yee, L. (Recipient), 10 Sept 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference 2026
Lee, J. (Speaker), Soh, K. (Speaker), Siew Lian, L. (Speaker), mgn, S. B. (Speaker), Ho, P. W. C. (Speaker) & Wei Yee, W. (Speaker)
6 Jul 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Wellcome Connecting Science: Next Generation Sequencing Bioinformatics - Asia 2024
Wei Yee, W. (Organiser)
3 Nov 2024 → 8 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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mSystems (Journal)
Wei Yee, W. (Editor in chief)
1 Oct 2024 → 30 Nov 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Mufy Immersion Day
Wei Yee, W. (Organiser)
15 Apr 2024 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Learnux - The Ultimate Linux Board Game
Wei Yee, W. (Organiser)
4 Jul 2024 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course