Professor Madya Dr. Wilson Yong Thau Lym
Institut Penyelidikan Bioteknologi, UMS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilson Thau Lym Yong is a distinguished academic and principal investigator at the Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. With almost two decades of experience, he has significantly impacted plant biotechnology, applied phycology, and forest pathology. Dr. Yong's extensive research, marked by numerous publications, focuses on the micropropagation of economically valuable plant and algae species, aiming to revolutionize agricultural and industrial practices. As a prolific researcher, Dr. Yong unravels the molecular basis of disease resistance in plants, spanning forest trees and marine algae. His work aims to decode intricate resistance mechanisms at the molecular level, contributing to the development of strategies for mitigating plant diseases and enhancing the health of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. In his capacity as an associate professor and principal investigator, Dr. Wilson Thau Lym Yong continues to lead cutting-edge research, advancing knowledge and making tangible contributions to the fields of plant biotechnology, applied phycology, and forest pathology. His work promises practical applications with far-reaching implications for agriculture, industry, and environmental conservation.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Institut Penyelidikan Bioteknologi
Appointed Department
Institut Penyelidikan Bioteknologi
Education
Doktor Falsafah
University Of Melbourne,Australia
2019
Ijazah Sarjana Sains (Bioteknologi Tumbuhan)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2007
Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Biokimia)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2004
Research
Projects
33
Active
10
Grants
RM 3,679,665.04
Research Interests & Expertise
Publications
Total Publications by Year
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
64
H-Index
21
Citations
1699
Institutional
99
Research listing
Completed and ongoing projects
Showing 1 to 5 of 33 entries
Establishing a Correlation Between Formulation Parameters and Environmental Conditions on Nutrient Release Kinetics of Seaweed-Derived Controlled-Release Fertilizers
Member
2026 - 2029
Oil Palm-Based Biocompost: Green Technology Transfer to the Borneo Industry (Fertilyst)
Member
2025 - 2026
Enhancing Turmeric Supply Through Advanced Tissue Culture Techniques: Addressing Industry Needs for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Leader
2025 - 2026
Discovering Potential Bioactive Compounds through An Integrative Approach: Biotransformation of Medicinal Plant Extracts and Bioactivity Evaluation in Animal Models
Member
2025 - 2027
SABAH MICROALGAE FOR SUSTAINABLE SEWAGE EFFLUENT TREATMENT AND RESOURCE RECOVERY
Member
2025 - 2027
Publications listing
Note: publication data for the last 3 years will be displayed
Showing 1 to 5 of 18 entries
WILSON YONG THAU LYM , NUR ATHIRAH BINTI YUSOF (2026), Antagonistic activity of Bacillus altitudinis VUMS1 against ice-ice-associated Vibrio spp. and its biotechnological potential in seaweed-associated systems
MOHAMMAD IQBAL , WILSON YONG THAU LYM , MOHAMMAD AMIL ZULHILMI BIN BENJAMIN (2026), Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Effects of Eucheuma denticulatum (N. L. Burman) F. S. Collins & Hervey in Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Injury
WILSON YONG THAU LYM , MANDY MAID , MAZNAH BINTI MUNING (2026), Microbial community shifts in Acacia mangium pruning wounds following paint and fungicide treatments revealed by shotgun metagenomics
CHEONG BO ENG , TEOH PEIK LIN , WILSON YONG THAU LYM (2026), Synthesis and production of hydroxytyrosol derivatives with potent anti-inflammatory activities
YEW CHEE WEI , WILSON YONG THAU LYM , KENNETH FRANCIS RODRIGUES , JULIUS KULIP (2026), Temperature-driven transcriptomic regulation of xylogenesis in gigantochloa levis reveals transcriptional suppression of secondary cell wall biosynthetic programs under heat stress