Summary: Wong Choo Kien (WCK)
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WONG CHOO KIEN (WCK)
Contact Details : Advanced Agriecological Research S/B, Locked Bag 111, Paloh Post Office, 86609 Paloh, Johor, Malaysia. Tel : 6-07-7813722 Fax : 6-07-7812200 Email : chookienwg@aarsb.com.my Personal Web Page : – |
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2002
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agro-Biotechnology
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University of Malaya (UM)
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2008
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M.Sc. in Applied Plant Science (Agronomy and Plant Genetics)
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University of Minnesota, USA
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2002 – 2003
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Plant breeder
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IOI Research Centre
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2003 – 2004
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Assistant Research Officer 1
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Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2004 – 2007
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Assistant Research Officer 1
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Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2007 – 2009
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Assistant Research Officer 2
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Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2009 – 2010
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Research Officer
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Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2011 – Present
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Senior Research Officer
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Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd.
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Plant Breeder (Senior Research Officer) for plant breeding and tissue culture sections. Currently based in Paloh Substation where over 500 ha of oil palm breeding and clone trials are planted. Area of responsibilities include oil palm breeding, oil palm ortet selection and parent palm selection for commercial seed production. He was a plant breeder with IOI Research Center (2002-2003). He graduated from University Malaya with first class honors in Agricultural Biotechnology (2002). He graduated with a MSc (Applied Plant Science – Agronomy and Plant Genetics) at University of Minnesota, USA in 2008.
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Personal Details/Awards/Publications: Dr. Goh You Keng (GYK)
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Name
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DR. GOH YOU KENG (GYK) |
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Education
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Louisiana State University (Agricultural and Mechanical College)
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture (Magna Cum Laude), 1995Louisiana State University (Agricultural and Mechanical College) Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology (Minor: Biochemistry), 2001 |
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Job experience
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Student Research Assistant, Department of Horticulture, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1993 (August) – 1995 (May) Research Officer (Trainee), Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur 1995 (September) – 1995 (November) Graduate Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1996 (January) – 2001 (August) Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 (September) – 2004 (June) Research Officer (Agronomist), Advanced Agriecological Research S/B 2004 (October) – 2010 (December) Senior Research Officer (Agronomist), Advanced Agriecological Research S/B (2011 – Present) |
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Professional activities and societies
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American Phytopathological Society, active member American Society for Horticultural Science Louisiana State University Department of Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association, member, vice president |
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Awards
- United States Department of Agriculture Graduate Research Assistant Funding (Louisiana State University Graduate School Assistantship)
- Louisiana State University Non-resident Fee Waiver Scholarship
- Magnolia Garden Association Undergraduate Scholarship
- Louisiana State University Foundation Scholarship
- The National Book of Dean’s List
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Summary: Dr. Goh You Keng (GYK)
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DR. GOH YOU KENG (GYK)
Contact Details : Advanced Agriecological Research S/B, No. 11, Jalan Teknologi 3/6, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel : 603-6151 7924 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 Fax : 603-6151 7081 Email : gohyk@aarsb.com.my Personal Web Page : – |
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Education
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1995
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture (Magna Cum Laude)
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Louisiana State University (Agricultural and Mechanical College)
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2001
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Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology (Minor: Biochemistry)
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Louisiana State University (Agricultural and Mechanical College)
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1993 (August) – 1995 (May)
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Student Research Assistant
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Department of Horticulture, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
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1995 (September) – 1995 (November)
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Research Officer (Trainee)
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Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur
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1996 (January) – 2001 (August)
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Graduate Assistant
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Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
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2001 (September) – 2004 (June)
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Post Doctoral Fellow
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Department of Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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2004 (October) – 2010 (December)
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Research Officer (Agronomist)
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Advanced Agriecological Research S/B
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2011 – Present
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Senior Research Officer (Agronomist)
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Advanced Agriecological Research S/B
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Senior Research Officer. Was a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems, Southern Illinois University, Illinois, USA working on soybean diseases. Joined AAR since October 2004. Currently an oil palm agronomist/plant pathologist. Main job functions are oil palm advisory and studying the various aspects of Ganoderma basal stem rot in oil palms.
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Personal Details/Awards/Publications: Patrick Ng Hong Chuan (PN)
Personal Details
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PATRICK NG HONG CHUAN (PN) |
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Education
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University Sains Malaysia (USM)
B.Eng. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering, 1998Imperial College London M.Sc. (Distn.) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development, 2007 |
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Job experience
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Trainee Engineer, Geahin Engineering (1997 – 1998) Assistant Research Officer 1, Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd. (1998 – 2002) Assistant Research Officer 2, Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd. (2002 – 2005) Research Officer, Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd. (2005 – 2010) Senior Research Officer, Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd. (2010 – 2012) Principal Research Officer, Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd. (2013 – Present) |
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Professional activities and societies
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Graduate member of IEM (Institution of Engineers Malaysia) and BEM (Board of Engineers Malaysia) Member of MSSS (Malaysia Soil Science Society) |
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Current research projects
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External research funding and collaborative work
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Title: Investigation of optimum P rates for Mucuna bracteata and oil palms on sandy soils
Fund: USD 10,000 / year Sponsor: IMPHOS (World Phosphate Institute) Collaborators: UPM (Universiti Putra Malaysia) |
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Papers published
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11 publications. |
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Miscellaneous
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Awards
- Recipient of the prestigious British Chevening Award – Malaysia Programme 2006 for post-graduate studies in UK.
- Recipient of best poster award in MSSS 2004 conference.
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Conferences, seminars and workshops (Published)
Ng, P.H.C., Chew, P.S., Goh, K.J., Gan, H.H. and Heng, Y.C. (2000) Planters toolbox in the 21st century. In: Pushparajah, E. (ed) International Planters Conference on Plantation Tree Crops in the New Millenium: The Way Ahead. Incorporated Society of Planters, Kuala Lumpur: 717-737
Ooi L.H., Tey S.H. and Ng H.C. 2001. Innovations to management practices in oil palm estates. Proc. National Seminar on Strategic Directions for the Sustainability of the Oil Palm Industry. Incorporated Society of Planters. Kota Kinablau, Sabah : 1-9.
AAR Internal Seminars and Field Days (Published)
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Conferences, seminars and workshops (Presented)
Goh, K.J., Kee, K.K., Chew, P.S., Gan, H.H., Heng, Y.C. and Ng, H.C.P. (2000) Concept of site yield potential and its applications in oil palm plantations. In: Oils and Fats International Congress 2000 (OFIC 2000), 4-8 September 2000, Malaysian Oil Scientists’ and Technologists’ Association (MOSTA) and Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council (MPOPC), Kuala Lumpur: Preprint.(Republished in Malaysian Oil Science and Technology Vol. 11 (2): 57 – 63)
Ng, P.H.C., Goh, K.J., Chew, P.S., Gan, H.H. and Heng, Y.C. (2002) Planter’s tools for FFB yield maximization. In: ISP Northeast Branch Seminar, 14th October 2002, Incorporated Society of Planters, Kuala Lumpur: Preprint.
Patrick Ng and KJ Goh (2003). Basic principles of fertilizer management in Miri-Bintulu Sarawak. In: MSSS Seminar on Managing Soils of the Miri-Bintulu area, Sarawak (8-11/12/03), Malaysian Society of Soil Science, Kuala Lumpur: Preprint.
Patrick Ng., Chew, P.S., Goh, K.J. and Kee, K.K. (1999). Nutrient requirements and sustainability in mature oil palms – an assessment. In: Seminar on Effective Fertilizer Management, ISP Johor Branch 10/3/99, Kluang, Johor: Preprint.(Republished in The Planter, K.L. 75 (880): 331-345)
Ng PHC, Gan HH and Goh KJ (2004) Soil nutrient changes in Utisols under oil palm in Johor, Malaysia. In: Oils and Fats International Congress (OFIC) 2004 in module on Agriculture, Biotechnology and Sustainability (AB), 29-9 to 2/10 2004, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur: Preprint.
Posters presented at conferences, seminars and workshops
Ng PHC and Goh KJ (2004) Oil palm does not necessarily exhibit visual toxicity symptoms to excessive fertilizer application. In: Zakaria, Z.Z., Balasundram, S.K., Goh, K.J., Hanafi, M.H., Izham, A., Fauziah, C.I. & Halimi, M.S. (Eds). Proceedings of the Malaysian Society of Soil Science 2004, Malaysian Society of Soil Science, Kuala Lumpur: 121 – 123(Won the best poster award)
Ng P.H.C., Goh K.J., Gan H.H. and Zaharah, A.B. (2005). Impact of phosphate rock on P uptake and dry matter production of mixed legumes under oil palm in Malaysia. . In: Li, C.J., Oenema, O., Zhang, F.S., Peng, S.B., Dobermann, A., Rengel, Z., Hinsinger, P., Shen, Q.R., Lambers, H., Welch, R., Li, X.L., von Wiren, N., Marschner, P., Yan, X.L., Maene, L., Zhu, Y.G. and McGarth, S. (eds) In: Proc. XV International Plant Nutrition Colloquium on Plant Nutrition For Food Security, Human Health And Environmental Protection, Tsinghua University Press, Beijing, China: 1124-1125.
Newsletters, others
Ng H.C.P. and Tan C. C. 2003. Towards the establishment of a good oil palm planting. Annual Report 2002. Royal Johore Planters’ Association : 22-30.
Summary: Patrick Ng Hong Chuan (PN)
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PATRICK NG HONG CHUAN (PN) |
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Education
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1998
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B.Eng. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering
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University Sains Malaysia (USM)
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2007
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M.Sc. (Distn.) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
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Imperial College London
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1998 – 2002
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Assistant Research Officer 1
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Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2002 – 2005
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Assistant Research Officer 2
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Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2005 – 2010
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Research Officer
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Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2010 – 2012
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Senior Research Officer
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Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2013 – Present
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Principal Research Officer
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Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd.
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Job Description |
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Principal Research Officer. An oil palm agronomist and responsible for overseeing AAR’s oil palm agronomy research programme, GPS/GIS mapping including height and relief survey (using land survey equipment) and AAR’s land evaluation and soil survey department. Was in-charged of both the technical and commercial product AA+Mulch™ although only the former now. Focused on carrying out oil palm nutritional studies especially on efficient use of phosphate in oil palms, its potential recycling via various legume systems as well as fine-tuning the optimum rates of phosphate in various agro-management conditions. Also has interests in carrying out other oil palm nutritional studies including both field planted palms and nurseries. A certified RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) auditor and have carried out RSPO audits. In addition, also interested on environmental and waste issues paying special attention to new clearings and replanting of old trees to streamline current practices in the light of sustainable development.
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My current research interest are:
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(i) Phosphate nutrition on oil palms and legumes emphasizing on phosphate recycling. This part of the research is being carried out in collaboration with IMPHOS (World Phosphate Institute) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
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(ii) Oil palm agronomy especially oil palm nurseries.
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(iii) Labour saving devices with emphasis on usage of AA+MulchTM.
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Personal Details/Awards/Publications: Ng Woo Jian (NWJ)
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NG WOO JIAN (NWJ) |
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Education
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University Pertanian Malaysia (UPM)
Diploma in Agriculture, 1989University Putra Malaysia (UPM) B.Sc. in Bioindustry, 2000 |
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Job experience
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Research Assistant, Malaysia Cocoa Board (1992 – 1996) Oil Palm Breeder, Felda Agricultural Service Sdn. Bhd. (1997 – 2007) Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd. (2007 – 2010) Senior Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd. (2011 – Present) |
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Summary: Ng Woo Jian (NWJ)
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NG WOO JIAN (NWJ)
Contact Details : Advanced Agriecological Research S/B, Locked Bag 111, Paloh Post Office, 86609 Paloh, Johor, Malaysia. Tel : 6-07-7813722 Fax : 6-07-7812200 Email : ngwj@aarsb.com.my Personal Web Page : – |
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1989
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Diploma in Agriculture
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University Pertanian Malaysia (UPM)
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2000
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B.Sc. in Bioindustry
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University Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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1992 – 1996
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Research Assistant
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Malaysia Cocoa Board
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1997 – 2007
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Oil Palm Breeder
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Felda Agricultural Service Sdn. Bhd.
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2007 – 2010
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Research Officer
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Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd.
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2011 – Present
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Senior Research Officer
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Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd.
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Senior Research Officer (Seed Production Manager). Involved in AAR seed production work where he is responsible for planning and manage the laboratory’s daily operation and quality control in producing good quality oil palm seeds.
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Personal Details/Awards/Publications: Heng Yong Choon (HYC)
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HENG YONG CHOON (HYC) |
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Education
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RMIT University
B.Sc. in Computer Science, 1994 |
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Job experience
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Assistant Research Officer 1, Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd. (1995 – 1999)
Assistant Research Officer 2, Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd. (1999 – 2002)
Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd. (2002 – 2008)
Senior Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd. (2008 – 2012)
Principal Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd. (2013 – Present)
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Summary: Heng Yong Choon (HYC)
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HENG YONG CHOON (HYC)
Contact Details : Applied Agricultural Resources S/B, No. 11, Jalan Teknologi 3/6, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel : 603-6151 7924 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 Fax : 603-6151 7081 Email : hengyc@aarsb.com.my Personal Web Page : – |
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1994
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B.Sc. in Computer Science
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RMIT University
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1995 – 1999
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Assistant Research Officer 1
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Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd.
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1999 – 2002
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Assistant Research Officer 2
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Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2002 – 2008
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Research Officer
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Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd.
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2008 – 2012
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Senior Research Officer
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Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd.
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2013 – Present
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Principal Research Officer
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Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd.
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Principal Research Officer. Responsible for database/application software design & development, system analysis, system design and implementation of new application software. Also in charge of the security of office building.
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Personal Details/Awards/Publications: Tey Seng Heng (TSH)
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TEY SENG HENG (TSH) |
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Education
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University Pertanian Malaysia (UPM)
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, 1989University Putra Malaysia (UPM) MSc. in Remote sensing and GIS, 2004 |
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Job experience
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Agronomist, Assistant Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd. (1989 – 1995) Agronomist, Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Research Sdn. Bhd. (1995 – 2006) Agronomist, Senior Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Resources Sdb. Bhd. (2006 – 2010) Agronomist, Principal Research Officer, Applied Agricultural Resources Sdb. Bhd. (2010 – Present) |
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Professional activities and societies
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The Incorporated Society of Planters Malaysian Remote Sensing Society Malaysian Soil Science Society |
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Conferences, seminars and workshops (Published)
Chew, P.S., Kee, K.K., Goh, K.J., Quah, Y.T., and Tey, S.H. (1994). Fertiliser management in oil palms. In: B. Aziz (chief ed.) Proc. Int. Conf. On Fertilizer Usage in the Tropics (FERTROP, 1992), MSSS, Kuala Lumpur: 43-67.
Tey S.H. and Chew P.S. 1997. GIS and GPS Technologies for Management and research in plantation crops. In: Pusparajah, E.(ed) Proc. International Planters’ Conference on Plantation Management for the 21st century. Incorporated Society of Planters, Kuala Lumpur : 47-59.
Ooi, L.H. and Tey, S.H. 1998. Applications of Global Positioning System and Geographical Information System in Oil Palm Estates. Proc. National Seminar on Mechanization in Oil Palm Plantations: “Towards Improving Productivity Through Mechanization”. Palm Oil Research Institute Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: 69-79. Reproduced in Royal Johore Planters. Association Annual Report: 36-43.
Tey, S.H., Goh, K.J. and Chew, P.S. (2000) Digital elevation model (DEM) for site-specific management in plantation crops. In: Pushparajah, E. (ed) International Planters Conference on Plantation Tree Crops in the New Millenium: The Way Ahead. Incorporated Society of Planters, Kuala Lumpur: 739-754.
McMorrow J.M. and Tey S.H. 2000. The potential of LandsatTM remotely sensed images for oil palm estate management. Proc. International Planters Conference on Plantation Tree Crops in the New Millenium: The Way Ahead. Incorporated Society of Planters, Kuala Lumpur : 769-791.
Kok, T.F., Goh, K.J., Chew, P.S., Gan, H.H., Heng, Y.C., Tey, S.H. and Kee, K.K. (2000) Advances in oil palm agronomic recommendations. In: Pushparajah, E. (ed) International Planters Conference on Plantation Tree Crops in the New Millenium: The Way Ahead. Incorporated Society of Planters, Kuala Lumpur: 215-232.
Ooi L.H. and Tey S.H. 2001. Tracking and weighing of fresh fruit bunches in oil palm estates. Proc. International Palm Oil Congress on Cutting-Edge Technologies for Sustained Competitiveness. Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Kuala Lumpur : 133-145.
Ooi L.H., Tey S.H. and Ng H.C. 2001. Innovations to management practices in oil palm estates. Proc. National Seminar on Strategic Directions for the Sustainability of the Oil Palm Industry. Incorporated Society of Planters. Kota Kinablau, Sabah : 1-9.
Tey, S. H. (2005). Potential uses of spatial information technology for enhancing management in oil palm plantations. In Proceedings of the 5th ISP National Seminar: Plantation Management: Promoting Culture of High Performance. The Incorporated Society of Planters, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : 107-120.
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