Dr. Song Cheen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Song Cheen is a data scientist specializing in health informatics and bioinformatics, with a strong focus on the application of machine learning. He is proficient in Python and R, excelling in developing data analysis pipelines and machine learning models, particularly in healthcare. Dr. Cheen earned a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics with First Class Honors from the University of Malaya and completed a fast-track PhD program in Bioinformatics. Currently, he is a Research Fellow at the Microbiome Research Centre, School of Pharmacy at Monash University Malaysia, with a primary research focus on understanding the role of the human microbiome in health and disease. Dr. Cheen is dedicated to furthering the impact of data science in health informatics and is driven by a passion for data science and the application of machine learning. He continually acquires new skills and knowledge on the latest technologies, ensuring his research methodologies remain innovative and relevant. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and academic qualification fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-07-01 — 2024-12-01

Monash University Malaysia • Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Research Fellow at the Microbiome Research Centre focusing on health-related projects.

Awards

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Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon

2025-01-22

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.