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Associate Professor Song Keang Peng is a faculty member at the Malaysia School of Science, Monash University. He holds the academic rank of Associate Professor and is actively involved in research and teaching. His current leadership role includes serving as Deputy Head of School (Education). He is accepting PhD students and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work in microbiology and infectious disease research.
Education:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan (1988)
- PhD in Medical and Dental Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University, USA (1995)
His research focuses on the molecular pathogenesis of infectious diseases, particularly periodontal diseases and pseudomembranous colitis. Key areas include microbiology, molecular biology, regulation of bacterial toxin expression, and epidemiology of periodontal diseases. His work spans host-pathogen interactions, biofilm inhibition, and natural antimicrobial discovery.
The recent trend in his publications (2019–2025) emphasizes bioactive compounds from endophytic fungi, anti-biofilm agents from plant sources like Clitoria ternatea and red pitahaya, and molecular mechanisms of pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Toxoplasma gondii. These studies fall under microbiology, biochemistry, and natural product research, with applications in oral health and infectious disease control.
No scientific awards are listed in the provided text.
He supervises PhD students and leads research grants, including a project on fibroblast activating factor from Porphyromonas gingivalis as Primary Chief Investigator, and another on sirtuins in Toxoplasma gondii as Chief Investigator. These projects were funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia. His teaching includes BIO1022 (Life on Earth), BTH2741 (Biochemistry), and BTH3722 (Medical Microbiology).
While specific lab names or team structures are not mentioned, his research involves collaboration with researchers such as Ting A.S.Y., Chua R.W., and Chow S.C., particularly in studies involving endophytes and parasitic regulation.
