Background
Ng, Soon was born on May 31, 1938 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Son of Keng Chong and Yoke Cheong (Lim) Ng.
Ng, Soon was born on May 31, 1938 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Son of Keng Chong and Yoke Cheong (Lim) Ng.
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1961; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1964.
Lecturer in chemistry, U. Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 1964-1972; associate professor, U. Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 1972-1976; professor physical chemistry, U. Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, since 1976; head chemistry Department, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 1990-1994.
Fellow Malaysian Institute Chemistry (vice president 1992-1994, Gold medal 1995), Royal Society Chemistry (London). Member American Chemical Society.