Paul Kong Thoo Lin

Biography

1983 BSc (Hons.) Physical Sciences. 1986 PhD Organic Synthesis. 1986 Part-time Lecturer, RGIT. 1987 Post Doctoral Fellow, Medical Research Council, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge. 1992 Lecturer, School of Applied Sciences, Robert Gordon University. 1999 Reader, School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University. 2010 Professor, School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University.

Research Interest

Professor Kong's research interests are to acquire and develop scientific knowledge in order to improve the quality of life. To date, the main focus of his research has been to design and synthesise or isolate from natural sources novel bioactive compounds with functionality to (i) detect and treat diseases and (ii) develop new technology for the improvement of the environment. Key areas of interest include: Anti-cancer, anti-parasitic and antioxidant therapeutics; Drug formulation development; Bioactive compounds from natural sources.