Dr. Keng Yeong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Keng Yoon Yeong currently serves as the Associate Head (Industry Engagement) and Senior Lecturer in the School of Science at Monash University. He teaches Medicinal Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry, with a research focus on the intersections of medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, and biology. His research group specializes in targeted small molecule and short peptide drug discovery. Before joining Monash University, he accumulated 11 years of experience as a research scientist in the industry, specifically in small molecule organic synthesis and immunoassays, co-authoring 60 publications in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. His research activities have been supported by various national and international funders including the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK and the Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. He is also a co-inventor on seven patent applications and has received numerous awards, including the Faculty of Science Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Honours Supervision.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne

Teaching and researching in the field of medicinal chemistry.

Awards

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Faculty of Science Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching

2020-01-01
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Faculty of Science Dean's Award for Excellence in Honours Supervision

2023-01-01

Courses

Medicinal Chemistry (CHM3930) Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHM3922)

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.