Profile Summary
- Holds a Physics BSc and an MSc in Photonics Engineering, providing a strong academic foundation for IGCSE STEM subjects.
- Experienced in guiding interdisciplinary research teams and conducting specialized technical training sessions.
- Adept at translating complex scientific data into clear, accessible insights for students with 2+ years of teaching experience.
Drawing from a deep background in experimental physics and biotechnology, I lean heavily on real-world applications and structural subject breakdown to make complex STEM topics relatable. I tailor my sessions to each student’s unique learning pace, ensuring they not only master the IGCSE curriculum but also build the critical thinking skills necessary for future academic success.
Journal Publications
- Leong, N., Yaacob, M. H., Zain, A. R. M., Aziz, T. H. T. A., Christianus, A., Chong, C. M., & Mahdi, M. A. (2024). Colloidal surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopic study of grouper epidermal mucus using acidified sodium sulphate as the aggregating agent. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 123974.
- Leong, N., Mujar, E. K., Mazlan, A. N., Chong, C. M., Christianus, A., Alresheedi, M. T., Ng, E. K., Yaacob, M. H., & Mahdi, M. A. (2025). Discrimination of hypoxia tolerant and intolerant hybrid groupers using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of epidermal mucus. Aquaculture, 598, 742014.
- Leong, N., Chong, C. M., Christianus, A., Zan, Z, Mahdi, M. A., Alresheedi, M. T., Mohd Yusoff, N., & Yaacob, M. H. (2025). Surfactant-Free Gold Nanostars as a Colloidal Substrate for the Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Grouper Epidermal Mucus. Nanotechnology. 9
Conference Presentations
- Oral Presenter: “Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Study of Grouper Mucus: Towards Label-free and Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Fish Health Status in Aquaculture.” 8th International Biotechnology Symposium (2023), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
- Oral Presenter: “Post-Mortem Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Grouper Epidermal Mucus to Discern the Cause of Mortality.” 9th International Agriculture Congress (2024), Putrajaya.
- Oral Presenter: “Raman Spectroscopy for Enhancing Aquaculture Resilience to Diseases and Abiotic Stress.” AQUASIA Expo 2025 (2025), Shah Alam, Selangor.
Outstanding Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Chua Qiao Yuee | Maple Leaf Kingsley International School | A | 86 |
| 2 | Tan Jia | Tenby International School | A | 81 |
Outstanding Cambridge IGCSE Maths Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Chua Qiao Yuee | Maple Leaf Kingsley International School | A* | 90 |
Outstanding Cambridge IGCSE Physics Results
| Name | School | Grade | Mark | |
| 1 | Chua Qiao Yuee | Maple Leaf Kingsley International School | A | 83 |