Prof. Ts. Dr. Chong Khim Phin
Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, UMS
Dr. Chong Khim Phin is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) under the Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences discipline. He obtained his PhD in Plant Science from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the ASM Sabah Chapter and as a Senate Member (Professor) of UMS. Professor Chong's research focuses on the interactions between pathogenic and beneficial plant-associated microorganisms, particularly bacteria and fungi. His research group conducts multidisciplinary studies integrating genetics, molecular biology, metabolomics and other omics approaches to elucidate the complex mechanisms underlying plant–microbe interactions. These studies contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable strategies for improving plant health, enhancing crop resilience and managing plant diseases. His current research interests encompass major crop, vegetable and fruit diseases, with particular emphasis on sustainable disease management. He is actively involved in the discovery and development of biological control agents derived from mycorrhizal fungi, Trichoderma spp., actinomycetes, and lactic acid bacteria. In addition, his research includes the development and application of biochar, biofertilizers and organic fertilizers produced from oil palm biomass and other agricultural wastes to promote sustainable agriculture and improve soil health.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi
Appointed Department
Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi
Education
Phd (Plant Biotechnology)
Nottingham University, Nottingham, Uk
2010
Master Of Research (Plant Biotechnology)
University Of London, Uk
2005
Bachelor Sains Bioindustri
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2002
Research
Projects
57
Active
6
Grants
RM 3,921,998.50
Publications
Total Publications by Year
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
116
H-Index
22
Citations
1423
Institutional
239
Research listing
Completed and ongoing projects
Showing 1 to 5 of 57 entries
TOWARD SUSTAINABLE RICE FARMING IN SABAH :AN EXPLORATORY ENGAGEMENT WITH PERENNIAL RICE INNOVATIONS FROM YUNNA CHINA
Leader
2026 - 2027
INVESTIGATION ON THE POTENTIAL OF SOME BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS IN MANAGING BASAL STEM ROT DISEASE OF OIL PALM
Leader
2024 - 2027
Role of Actinomycetes and Mycorrhizae in the Biological Control of Basal Stem Rot Disease in Oil Palm and their mechanism of action
Member
2023 - 2027
Metagenomics and Metabolomics Analysis of Actinomycetes from Soil in Relation to Basal Stem Rot Disease
Leader
2023 - 2026
The potential of lactic acid bacteria in managing Banana Blood Disease caused by Ralstonia syzgii subsp. celebesensis
Leader
2023 - 2025
Publications listing
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Showing 1 to 5 of 15 entries
ROSLINA BINTI JAWAN , CHONG KHIM PHIN (2026), Antimicrobial compounds from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei inhibited growth of Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis causal pathogen of banana blood disease
JAYA SEELAN A/L SATHIYA SEELAN , SYAHRIEL BIN ABDULLAH , CHONG KHIM PHIN (2026), Entomopathogenic fungi as potential biological control agents against basal stem rot in oil palm plantations of Sabah, Malaysia
CLAMENT CHIN FUI SEUNG , BORHAN BIN ABDUL HAYA @ YAHYA , MOHD RAKIB BIN MOHD RASHID , NUR AAINAA BINTI HASBULLAH , NURUL MAYZAITUL AZWA BINTI JAMALUDIN , CHONG KHIM PHIN , SITI SULIZA BINTI SALAMAT (2026), Oil palm seedling growth in media amended with fifty percent dairy farm effluent compost under reduced fertiliser input
HARRY CHONG LYE HIN , CHONG KHIM PHIN (2026), The mycorrhizal fungi species Funneliformis mosseae reshapes rhizosphere microbial metabolic pathways of soybeans under tetracycline stress
LUCKY GOH POH WAH , CHONG KHIM PHIN , DEVINA DAVID , AHMAD ASNAWI BIN MUS , SYAHRIEL BIN ABDULLAH , JUALANG @AZLAN ABDULLAH BIN GANSAU , NOR AZIZUN BINTI RUSDI (2026), Trichoderma as a sustainable plant growth promoter: Mechanisms of IAA production, phosphate solubilization, and siderophore activity