ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TS. DR. ONG MENG CHUAN
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
ong@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/ong
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Marine Sciences
Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry
Oceanic Heavy Metals
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM1,943,235.04
Approved Grants
17
H-Index (Scopus)
14
Number of Projects
13
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land Use Variation Impacts On Trace Elements In The Tissues And Health Risks Of A Commercial Fish | 2023 | Global Journal Of Environmental Science And Management-gjesm | WoS | Co Author |
| 2 | Heavy Metal Determination Of Shark Scoliodon Laticaudus In Johor Waters [(penentuan Logam Berat Daripada Ikan Yu Scoliodon Laticaudus Dalam Perairan Johor)] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Microplastic Contamination In Different Tissues Of Commercial Fish In Estuary Area | 2024 | Global Journal Of Environmental Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Spatial Dynamics Of Macrobenthos Assemblages In Different Breakwater Systems In Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia | 2025 | Pertanika Journal Of Science And Technology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | Spatial Distribution And Heavy Metal Leaching Assessment Of Cigarette Butts In Coastal Environments: Evidence From Prigi Bay, Indonesia | 2025 | Journal Of Hazardous Materials Advances | WoS | Co Author |
| 6 | Low Occurrence Of Microplastic Contamination In Anchovies, A Transboundary Species, In Thai Waters | 2022 | Scienceasia | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | An Integrated Assessment Of Ecological And Human Health Risks Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Through Toxicity Prediction Approaches | 2023 | Science Of The Total Environment | Scopus | Co Author |
| 8 | Polyethylene Degradation And Heavy Metals Leaching Under Realistic Tropical Marine Climate | 2023 | Marine Environmental Research | WoS | Co Author |
| 9 | Public Perception Of Flood Risks In Klang Valley, Malaysia: A Case Study | 2023 | Sustainable Social Development | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 10 | Distributions Of Cadmium And Lead Levels In The Intertidal Clam Glauconome Virens: A Biomonitoring Study | 2022 | Advanced Materials Letters | ERA | Co Author |
| 11 | Public Perception Of Air Pollution In Malaysia Before And After Movement Control Order: A Case Study | 2025 | Natural And Engineering Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 12 | An Assessment Of Trace Metal Accumulation In The Fish Genus Barbonymus Sp. From A Former Mining Lake In Kg. Gajah, Perak, Malaysia, And Its Potential Human Health Risk | 2025 | Pertanika Journal Of Tropical Agricultural Science | WoS | Co Author |
| 13 | Modeling The Tropical Fish Community Related To Land Uses And Environmental Determinants | 2023 | Global Journal Of Environmental Science And Management-gjesm | WoS | Co Author |
| 14 | Seasonal Benthic Species Composition Linked To Coastal Defense Structures (cds) In Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia | 2023 | Peerj | WoS | Co Author |
| 15 | Laboratory Experiment On Copper And Lead Adsorption Ability Of Microplastics [(uji Kaji Makmal Tentang Keupayaan Penjerapan Mikroplastik Kuprum Dan Plumbum)] | 2022 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
| 16 | Synergistic Developmental Toxicity And Apoptosis Of Bpa And Zn Co-exposure In Daphnia Magna | 2024 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 17 | Laboratory Experiment On Copper And Lead Adsorption Ability Of Microplastics | 2023 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 18 | The Application Of Chemometrics In Metals Source Of Identification In Brunei Bay Surface Sediment. | 2023 | Environmental Geochemistry And Health | Scopus | Main Author |
| 19 | Heavy Metal Exposures On Freshwater Snail Pomacea Insularum: Understanding Its Biomonitoring Potentials | 2023 | Applied Sciences-basel | WoS | Co Author |
| 20 | Correlation Coefficients (r-values) As Potential Indicators Of Water Quality Deterioration For The Tropical Urban Lakes | 2023 | International Journal Of Hydrology | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 21 | The Connections Between Mussel Watch For Potentially Toxic Metals And Nexus Seafood-water-energy | 2023 | Journal Of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 22 | The Untold Story Of Pfas Alternatives: Insights Into The Occurrence, Ecotoxicological Impacts, And Removal Strategies In The Aquatic Environment | 2024 | Water Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 23 | Size And Organ-specific Heavy Metal Accumulation Patterns In Longtail Tuna (thunnus Tonggol) From Terengganu [saiz Dan Organ-khusus Corak Pengumpulan Logam Berat Dalam Ikan Aya Hitam (thunnus Tonggol) Dari Terengganu] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 24 | Synergistic Developmental Toxicity And Apoptosis Of Bpa And Zn Co-exposure In Daphnia Magna [ketoksikan Perkembangan Sinergi Dan Apoptosis Pendedahan Bpa Dan Zn Co Dalam Daphnia Magna] | 2024 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
| 25 | An Improved Ultrasound-assisted Extraction (uae) And Hplc-pda Methods For Multiclass Analysis Of Pharmaceutical Residues In Fish | 2025 | Journal Of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies | WoS | Co Author |
| 26 | Zinc And Copper In Ipomoea Aquatica From Peninsular Malaysia: Synergistic Uptake, Health Risk Assessment, And Phytostabilization Potential | 2025 | International Journal Of Phytoremediation | WoS | Co Author |
| 27 | Zooplankton Community Structure And Environmental Drivers In The Indian Sector Of The Southern Ocean During The Austral Summer Of 2022/2023 | 2025 | Antarctic Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 28 | Seasonal Variation In Concentration Of Heavy Metals In Tropical River Sediment [variasi Bermusim Dalam Kepekatan Logam Berat Di Dalam Sedimen Sungai Tropikal] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 29 | Shell Deformities In The Green-lipped Mussel Perna Viridis: Occurrence And Potential Environmental Stresses On The West Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia | 2023 | Pollutants | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 30 | Perception Of Water Pollution Among Malaysian University Students: A Case Study | 2023 | Sustainable Social Development | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 31 | Microplastics Isolated From Saltwater Clam Paratapes Undulatus From Wet Market At Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Fundamental And Applied Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 32 | The Potential Human Health Risk From Zinc Accumulation In Water Spinach Ipomoea Aquatica In Negeri Sembilan And Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia | 2024 | Songklanakarin Journal Of Science And Technology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 33 | Pharmaceutical Active Compounds (phacs) In Fish: A Review Of Analytical Strategies For Their Determination | 2025 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 34 | Public Awareness Of Drinking Water Safety And Contamination Issues In Selangor: A Case Study Among Non-university Malaysians | 2025 | Natural And Engineering Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 35 | Evaluation Of Microplastics Isolated From Sea Cucumber Acaudina Molpadioides In Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia | 2023 | Heliyon | Scopus | Co Author |
| 36 | Biomonitoring Of Benthic Organisms For Coastal Protection: A Checklist Study From Pantai Remis And Blue Lagoon On The West Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia | 2023 | Environmental Protection Research | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 37 | Level Of Heavy Metals In Marine Stingrays (chondrichthyes: Dasyatidae) Landed From Johor Waters, Malaysia | 2024 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 38 | Modeling The Shrimp Aquaculture Wastewater Pollutant Removals By Clam Shell Using Structural Equation Model | 2025 | Global Journal Of Environmental Science And Management-gjesm | WoS | Co Author |
| 39 | Modeling The Shrimp Aquaculture Wastewater Pollutant Removals By Clam Shell Us-ing Structural Equation Model | 2025 | Global Journal Of Environmental Science And Management-gjesm | WoS | Co Author |
| 40 | Determination Of Arsenic And Mercury In Longtail Tuna (thunnus Tonggol) Collected From Terengganu Waters: Risk Assessment Of Dietary Exposure | 2022 | Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 41 | Microplastics In Marine Benthic Filter Feeder: A Review On The Occurrence, Routes Of Ingestion, Method Of Extraction And Effects To The Ecosystem | 2022 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 42 | Size And Organ-specific Heavy Metal Accumulation Patterns In Longtail Tuna (thunnus Tonggol) From Terengganu: [saiz Dan Organ-khusus Corak Pengumpulan Logam Berat Dalam Ikan Aya Hitam (thunnus Tonggol) Dari Terengganu] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 43 | Combined Environmental Relevant Exposure To Perfluorooctanoic Acid And Zinc Sulfate Enhances Apoptosis Through Binding With Endogenous Antioxidants In Daphnia Magna | 2024 | Food And Chemical Toxicology | WoS | Co Author |
| 44 | Analysis Of The Annelida Families In Four Contrast Coastal Defence Structures (cds) In Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia | 2025 | Thalassas | WoS | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recent Trends In Marine Toxicological Assessment | 2025 | Springer Nature | Main Author |
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Research Library | Emerging Pollutants In Marine Environment: Occurrence And Environmental Concerns | 2024 | Springer Science and Business Media B.V. | Main Author |
| 2 | Marine Larvae: Developments And Applications | Limited Pelagic Larval Dispersal Of The Green-lipped Mussel Perna Viridis Populations Between The Western And Eastern Causeway Of Johore | 2024 | CRC Press | Co Author |
| 3 | Marine Larvae: Developments And Applications | Limited Pelagic Larval Dispersal Of The Green-lipped Mussel Perna Viridis Populations Between The Western And Eastern Causeway Of Johore | 2024 | CRC Press | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faunus Ater (mollusca, Gastropoda) As A Potential Bioindicator Contamination By Heavy Metals | 2023 | Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Recent Sedimentation And Sediment Accumulation Rates Of The Gulf Of Morbihan, France | 2025 | Advances In Science, Technology And Innovation | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Heavy Metal Pollution In The Core Sediment Of Strait Of Malacca | 2023 | Advances In Science, Technology And Innovation | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
RESEARCH GRANTS
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Grant Title | Role | Level | Funder | Value (RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synergistic Design Of Nanostructure Two Dimensional Coordination Polymer Doped With Titanium Oxide Developed For Photocatalytic Remediation Of Marine Oil Pollution | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM40,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Understanding Key Sources Of Pollution And Mapping The Distribution And Intensity Of Pollutants | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM120,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Elucidating The Spatial Variation And Potential Risks Of Endocrine Disrupters In The Selected River In The East Coast Of Peninsula Malaysia | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM29,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Integrated Toxicological Assessment Of Novel Per-fluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In Daphnia Magna: In Vivo And In Silico Approaches | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Ecosystem And Life From The Negative Consequences Of Climate Change And The Disposal Of Plastic Debris - Eco Marine | Co-Researcher | International | ERASMUS PROGRAM - UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS | RM174,678.39 | Completed |
| 6 | The Fate Of Salps In A Changing Ocean: Emerging Environmental Consequences For The Indian Ocean Sector Of The Southern Ocean | Co-Researcher | National | YAYASAN PENYELIDIKAN ANTARTIKA SULTAN MIZAN | RM150,000.00 | Completed |
| 7 | Impacts Of River Plume Fronts On The Distribution And The Fate Of Plastic Debris Based On High-resolution Onservations, And Implications For Waste Recovery | Co-Researcher | International | UMT | RM112,970.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | Total Mersury And Methyl-mercury Determination In Economically Important Marine Fishes From Malaysian Waters: A Human Health Risk Assessment Approaches | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM124,000.00 | Completed |
| 9 | Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (pbdes) Traces And Bioaccumulation Mechanistic In Blood Cockle (anadara Granosa) Using Npz Modelling Approaches | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM121,300.00 | In Progress |
| 10 | Derivation Of Predicted No Effect Concentration (pnec) Using Species Sensitivity Distribution (ssd) Technique For Risk Assessment Of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (edcs) In Tropical Coastal Ecosystem | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 11 | Ecomarine: Building A Comprehensive Mechanism For Preserving Marine Ecosystems And Life Form From The Negative Consequences Of Climate Change And The Disposal Of Plastic Debris. | Co-Researcher | International | Erasmus and Programme of the European Union | RM716,800.00 | In Progress |
| 12 | "mare : Marine Coastal And Delta Sustainability For Southeast Asia" | Co-Researcher | International | UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN, GERMANY | RM163,686.65 | Completed |
| 13 | Influence Of Monsoon System On Dissolved Metals Bioavailability And Toxicity At Pulau Tioman, Pahang: In Case Of Complexation Of Fe(iii) And Cu(ii) By Natural Organic Ligands | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA | RM121,300.00 | In Progress |
| 14 | Elucidating The Aqueous Adsorption Of Selected Pollutant By Polyhydroxylalkanoate-based Biomicroplastic And Its Bioaccumulation In Model Organism | Co-Researcher | University | Teras Penyelidikan & Inovasi | RM29,500.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatic Pollution | Bachelor |
| 2 | Environment And Development | Bachelor |
| 3 | Tropical Oceanography | Master |
| 4 | Environmental Sciences | Bachelor |
| 5 | Marine Environment Field Work | Bachelor |
| 6 | Aquatic Methods And Instrumentation | Bachelor |
| 7 | Environment - Issue And Global Perspective | Bachelor |
| 8 | International Mobility Outbound Ii | Bachelor |
| 9 | International Mobility Outbound I | Bachelor |
| 10 | Field Course | Bachelor |
| 11 | Marine Science Field Work | Bachelor |
| 12 | Environment And Human | Bachelor |
| 13 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
| 14 | Environmental Pollution | Bachelor |
| 15 | Environmental Science | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Anak Bidai | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Norhazirah Binti Abd Aziz | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Amelia Tan Suet May | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 4 | Nur Fazne Ibrahim | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 5 | Yakubu Ibrahim | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 6 | Rabiu Mahmoud Musa | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 7 | Nur Amira Hidayah Binti Madzlan | Master | Completed |
| 8 | Lavannia A/p Ravikumar | Master | Ongoing |
| 9 | Ng Yenlin Erin | Master | Ongoing |
| 10 | Jemimah Shalom A/p B Peragas | Master | Ongoing |
| 11 | Nur Fatin Adriana Binti Nor Husaini | Master | Ongoing |
| 12 | Li Yi | Master | Ongoing |
| 13 | Tan Yee Rou | Master | Ongoing |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | IP Title | IP Type | IP Status | Reference ID | Year |
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CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
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AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Oral Presentation | Universiti Teknologi Mara (uitm) & Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia (analis) | 2023 | International |
| 2 | Best Paper Award - Track 4: Environmental Earth Science | Mediterranean Geosciences Union | 2023 | International |
