Assistant Professor (September 2014 current). Department of Agricultural and Food Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia.

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1 Name: Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. Dr. Ong Mei Kying Personal Information Nationality: Malaysia Address: Job Information Designation: Assistant Professor Department: Department of Agricultural and Food Science Academic Qualifications Ph.D. Postharvest Biotechnology The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus 2014 M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology Universiti Putra Malaysia 2008 B. Sc. (Hons) Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia 2002 Working Experience Assistant Professor (September 2014 current). Department of Agricultural and Food Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. Research Associate (September February 2014). Centre of Excellence for Postharvest Biotechnology (CEPB), School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih, Selangor. Technical Manager (Fresh Produce) (June August 2010). Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Bandar Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur. Food Safety Auditor (September May 2010). Malaysian Agrifood Corporation Berhad., Puchong, Selangor. Quality Control Executive (June August 2007). Classic Mode Sdn. Bhd., Balakong, Selangor.

2 Industrial Trainee (2001). Chuan Sin Cactus Sdn. Bhd. Taiping, Perak. Subjects Taught Food Preservation; Post-harvest Technology of Agriculture Products; Post-harvest Technology of Aquaculture and Fishery Products; Plant Biology Research of Interest I have keen interest in research or subjects related to food science and technology, food safety and quality, plant biotechnology, postharvest physiology and technology of fresh produces. Specialized Areas Determination of fresh produce quality Physiology of fruit ripening, particularly tropical fruits Development of postharvest treatments or new technology to prevent physiological and pathological deterioration in harvested fruits and vegetables Postharvest change of antioxidants in fresh produce Gene expression of fresh produce affected by postharvest treatments. Publications List of publications (Journals) 1. Ong, M. K., Ali, A., Alderson, P. G. and Forney, C. F Effect of different concentrations of ozone on physiological changes associated to gas exchange, fruit ripening, fruit surface quality and defence-related enzymes levels in papaya fruit during ambient storage. Scientia Horticulturae, 179: DOI: /j.scienta Ali, A., Chow, W. L., Zahid, N. and Ong, M. K Efficacy of propolis and cinnamon oil coating in controlling postharvest anthracnose and quality of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) during cold storage. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 7(9): DOI: /s y.

3 3. Ali, A., Ong, M. K. and Forney, C. F Effect of ozone pre-conditioning on quality and antioxidant capacity of papaya fruit during ambient storage, Food Chemistry, 142: doi: j.foodchem Ong, M. K., Forney, C. F., Alderson, P. G. and Ali, A Postharvest profile of a Solo variety Frangi during ripening at ambient temperature. Scientia Horticulturae, 160: Ong, M. K., Kazi, F. K. and Ali, A Effect of gaseous ozone exposure on the control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides of papaya during ambient storage. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 1012: Ong, M. K., Kazi, F. K., Forney, C. F. and Ali, A Effect of gaseous ozone on papaya anthracnose. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 6 (11): DOI: /s List of publications (Proceedings) 1. Ong, M. K., Kazi, F. K. and Ali, A Effect of gaseous ozone exposure on the control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides of papaya during ambient storage. 7th International Postharvest Symposium (IPS 2012), organized by MARDI Malaysia and ISHS, PWTC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. June 25-29, Chaired oral presentations 1. Ong, M. K Ozone towards safe and effective postharvest treatment for enhancing shelf life and quality of fresh produce. Postgraduate Student Conference, organized by the School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia, May 2, Chaired poster presentation 1. Ong, M. K., Chow, W. L., Ali, A Effect of natural products in controlling postharvest anthracnose and quality of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) during cold storage. Postgraduate Symposium on Plant Protection (PSPP) 2013, organized by Malaysian Plant Protection Society,

4 Residence Hotel, UNITEN Bangi, Malaysia. August 26, Won the Best Poster Presenter Award. 2. Ong, M. K., Forney, C. F., Ali, A Physicochemical changes in Frangi papaya (Carica papaya L.) during ambient storage. 7th International Postharvest Symposium (IPS 2012), organized by MARDI Malaysia and ISHS, PWTC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. June 25-29, Ong, M.K., Ali, A Ozone, solution for missing food. Postgraduate Research Showcase 2012, organized by The Graduate School, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia, May 18, Won the Judge s Choice Award. 4. Ong, M. K., Kazi, F. K., Ali, A Antifungal activity of gaseous ozone against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides of papaya in vitro. National Horticulture Conference 2011, organized by MARDI Malaysia, Renaissance Melaka Hotel, Malaysia, October 18-20, Ong, M.K., Ali, A Cerafusion Technology, an Innovation in Postharvest Technology. Postgraduate Research Showcase 2011, organized by The Graduate School, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia, May 18, Awards and Achievements Won Best Poster Presenter Award in Postgraduate Symposium on Plant Protection, 2013 Malaysian Plant Protection Society. Won Judge s Choice Award in Postgraduate Research Showcase, 2012 The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Contribution in developing Malaysian Standard for Fresh Baby Corn- Specification, 2010 (MS 2249:2009). SIRIM Berhad. Passed the written examination for Food Safety Managements System ISO Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Course, SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

5 Won Third Prize in the Poster Presentation (Undergraduate Category) in Scientific 2002 Conference on Food Antioxidants, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM. Awarded UPM Dean Lists (Semester Nov ) AVG : Won First Prize (group) in the New Product Development, 2001 Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, UPM Awarded UPM Dean Lists (Semester May ) AVG : Awarded UPM Dean Lists (Semester Nov ) AVG : Awarded UPM Dean Lists (Semester May ) AVG : Awarded UPM Dean Lists (Semester May ) AVG :