Biography
Dr. Changi Wong received his Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology in 2012, his Master of Science in Biotechnology in 2015, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Biology in 2021 at Swinburne Sarawak. His academic research has been centred on the tropical pitcher plant (Nepenthaceae), including its associated endophytes, bioactive metabolites, and eco-metabolomic dynamics. Upon completing his PhD, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow and part-time lecturer at the same university, with research focused on environmental biogeochemistry and microplastic pollution.
In addition to academic work, he is also a photographer who specializes in macro photography.
He joined Swinburne Sarawak as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science in January 2025.
Research Interests
- Endophyte Microbiology
- Bioactive Natural Products
- Microplastic
- Environmental Biogeochemistry
- Plant Tissue Culture
Awards
- First Prize, “Best Night Photography”, 10th International Bornean Frog Race 2023
- Bronze Award, “Your Story- Storytelling Card Game “, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2021
- Silver Medal, “Your Story- Storytelling Card Game”, Innovation Technology Expo (InTex) 2019
Publications
- Nakano, H., Alfonso, M.B., Phinchan, N., Jandang, S., Manap, M.A., Chavanich, S., Viyakarn, V., Müller, M., Wong, C., Bacosa, H.P. and Celik, M., 2025. Aquatic microplastics research in the ASEAN region: Analysis of challenges and priorities.Marine Pollution Bulletin, 210, p.117342.
- Lim, C.L., Lyons, Y., Liu, Y., Neo, M.L., Müller, M., Wong, C., Cordova, M.R., Sulistiowati, S., Abreo, N.A.S., Ko Gyi, T., Onda, D.F., Baculi, R., Charoenpong, C., Lalung, J., Hoang, H.A.L., Li, D. and Zhu, L., 2024. Literature-based database to inform policy making on marine plastic pollution in ASEAN+ 3.Frontiers in Ocean Sustainability, 2, p.1356148.
- Jang, F.H., Wong, C., Choo, J., Sia, E.S.A., Mujahid, A. and Müller, M., 2022. Increased transfer of trace metals and Vibrio sp. from biodegradable microplastics to catfish Clarias gariepinus. Environmental Pollution, p.118850.
- Choo, J., Wong, C. and Müller, M., 2022. Protocol for Screening Endophytic Fungi Against Heavy Metals. In Mycoremediation Protocols (pp. 45-53). Humana, New York, NY.
- Wong, C., Ling, L.S., Wee, J.L.S., Mujahid, A. and Müller, M. 2020. A comparative UHPLC‑Q/TOF–MS‑based eco‑metabolomics approach reveals temperature adaptation of four Nepenthes Scientific Reports, 10(1), pp.1-13.
- Chee, S.Y., Wee, J.L.S., Wong, C., Yee, J.C., Yusup, Y. and Mujahid, A., 2020. Drill-Cored Artificial Rock Pools Can Promote Biodiversity and Enhance Community Structure on Coastal Rock Revetments at Reclaimed Coastlines of Penang, Malaysia. Tropical Conservation Science, 13.
- Wong, C., Tan, L.T., Mujahid, A., Lihan, S., Wee, J.L.S., Ting, L.F. and Müller, M., 2018. Biosorption of copper by endophytic fungi isolated from Nepenthes ampullaria. Letters in applied microbiology, 67(4), pp.384-391.
