Curriculum Vitae

MR. AFFAN BIN NASARUDDIN

Research Officer
  • Sustainable Development Centre
    Associate Vice-Chancellor (Corporate Strategy)
  • affannasaruddin
  • 03-79674635

BIOGRAPHY

Affan is the co-founder of Water Warriors, a living lab programme at Universiti Malaya that leads action-oriented and translational research to develop sustainable water management solutions for the campus. He also co-founded Inspirasi Kawa, an environmental youth group in Kuala Selangor dedicated to river conservation, and Sekitar Kita, a social enterprise spin-off from Water Warriors. His areas of expertise include water conservation, particularly the restoration of rivers and lakes, citizen science, environmental education, and sustainable innovation. Additionally, he has a keen interest in urban biodiversity and waste management. Currently, Affan is a research officer at the Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC). In recognition of his contributions, he was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 by Prestige in 2021, an annual list celebrating Malaysia’s most successful, innovative, and influential young people. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
    environmental management, environmental education
  • ECO-HYDROLOGY
    ground water
  • CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
    water conservation, citizen science

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MASTER IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, (Environmental Management)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PASS WITH HONOURS (MAJOR APPLIED GEOLOGY), (GEOLOGI GUNAAN)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Jalinan Kerjasama Antara UMSDC & JHB Bagi Cadangan Projek Pengurangan Air Tidak Berhasil (Non-Revenue Water - NRW) Untuk Seluruh Kampus Utama Universiti Malaya
    20 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Program Kajian Inventori Ikan di Tasik Varsiti Universiti Malaya
    20 May 2024 - 21 May 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Project leader for City Nature Challenge 2024: Klang Valley
    26 Apr 2024 - 06 May 2024 (National)
  • Penglibatan dalam pelaksanaan sesi penggambaran video muzik "Melaram Raya UM 2024"
    13 Mar 2024 - 13 Mar 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Booth opening and partner of the 15th International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest
    17 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OFFICER SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • PERSATUAN PEGAWAI TADBIR & IKHTISAS (PEKERTI) UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM), MEMBER
    Since 2023 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • River Care Award 2021
    National River Care Fund, 2021 (National)
  • Petaling Jaya Sustainable Community Awards 2019
    Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya, 2019 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Mohamad, Zeeda Fatimah; Abd Kadir, Siti Norasiah; Nasaruddin, Affan; Sakai, Nobumitsu; Zuki, Fathiah Mohamed; Hussein, Hazreena; Sulaiman, Abdul Halim; Salleh, Mohammad Shahrul Amin Mohd (2018). Heartware as a driver for campus sustainability: Insights from an action-oriented exploratory case study, JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION. 196, 1086-1096. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.111
  2. Sakai, Nobumitsu; Mohamad, Zeeda Fatimah; Nasaruddin, Affan; Kadir, Siti Norasiah Abd; Salleh, Mohammad Shahrul Amin Mohd; Sulaiman, Abdul Halim (2018). Eco-Heart Index as a tool for community-based water quality monitoring and assessment, ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS. 91, 38-46. doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2018.03.079

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Transforming Universiti Malaya towards a Carbon Neutral Campus ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Netzero Nexus: Unifying Big Data Repository For Lembah Pantai And Petaling Jaya ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2024 - 2025, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARES
    Guarding Our Water Together: Unveiling The Hidden World Of Water Security And Ecosystems ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2023 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Um Living Labs @ Umsdc (administration): Campus Sustainability Living Lab @ Um Towards Just Net-zero ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2023 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Rainwater Garden Pilot Project in University Malaya Campus as an Onsite Building Stormwater Management Strategy ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2023 - 2024, Government Agency
    Transformational Sustainability Leadership: Training Module For The National Planetary Health Action Plan (nphap) ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2022 - 2023, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    The Hearts of UM?s Wetlands: Are They Beating Steadily or Under Cardiac Arrest? ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2015 - 2022, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Water Warriors: Integrated Water Management, Developing Environmental Education & Edutourism Spaces & Transition Strategy ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2018 - 2022, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Futile To Functional: Demonstration Of Sustainable Materials For Pavement At Selected Location Within Universiti Malaya Campus ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2024 - 2025, Geran Komuniti untuk Petaling Jaya Mampan 6.0 (2024)
    RiverWatch: Unveiling Water Health & Tackling Trash at Sg. Kayu Ara, MAJLIS BANDARAYA PETALING JAYA ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Sustainable Community Livelihood Project: Campus Sustainability@um Towards A Circular & Net-zero Campus ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Pleco Pupus 2024: Nurturing Rivers, Empowering Communities ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2024 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Universiti Malaya Education for Sustainable Development Mobility Program Phase 1 ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Engagement Programs On Water Conservation Based On Air Selangor Water Handbook (Phase I): Kita Jaga Air Challenge, Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd., Consultant
    08 Nov 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 (University)
  • Development of 'Air Selangor Handbook On Water Footprint, Sustainable Water Consumption and Conservation for Individual and Organisation', Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd., Consultant
    01 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Wave of Change, Earth & Wellness Event, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, Opella Healthcare (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (National) (19 Jun 2024 - 19 Jun 2024)
  2. Aplikasi Projek Water Warriors Ke Komuniti, Konvensyen MyChampion @ KKM, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (National) (13 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023)
  3. Water Warriors: Cerita Kami, Seminar Kebangsaan Ekohidrologi Tasik & Wetland Putrajaya, Perbadanan Putrajaya (National) (13 Dec 2022 - 14 Jun 2024)
  4. Perkongsian Water Warriors, Seminar Asas Maqasid Syariah Peringkat Antarabangsa Kali Ke-4, Pusat Pengajian Syariah, Fakulti Pengajian Kontemporari Islam, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (International) (22 Mar 2019 - 23 Mar 2019)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Tasik Varsiti Universiti Malaya as a Urban Living Lab, Seminar Kebangsaan Pengurusan Mampan Tasik dan Wetland, Perbadanan Putrajaya (National) (07 Feb 2024 - 09 Feb 2024)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Program Latihan Kelestarian (Pengenalan) ‘Sustainable Transformation: Reinforcing Academic Through Environment, Social and Governance (Esg), University, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Penyampai Taklimat Bagi Slot Bersama Pusat Pembangunan Lestari (Umsdc) Sempena Minggu Suai Kenal Pelajar (Mskp), Sesi 2024/2025 Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2024) Universiti Malaya Education for Sustainable Development (Esd) Mobility Program 2024 'Just Net Zero' - Coventry University, International, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2024) Inter-University Conversations On Sustainability: Empowering Student Leaders for Sdg Action, National, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2024) Humanity Bond With Water: Empowering Indigenous Youths With Content Creation Skills With Water-Inspired Artscience, University, (Course Facilitator)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Mengenali Flora dan Fauna Di Bandar Bersama City Nature Challenge (Apa Khabar Tv), National, (Interview)
  2. (2024) Meneroka Biodiversiti Bandar Dengan Sains Masyarakat (Akses Malaysia), National, (Interview)
  3. (2024) Mengenal Biodiversiti Bandar Melalui City Nature Challenge (UM+), National, (Interview)
  4. (2024) Meneroka Biodiversiti Bandar Dengan Sains Masyarakat (Life News Agency), National, (Interview)
  5. (2024) Meneroka Biodiversiti Bandar Dengan Sains Masyarakat (Malayan Newsroom), National, (Interview)
  6. (2024) Syawal Lestari UM Sifar Plastik (Apa Khabar Tv), National, (Interview)
  7. (2024) UM Perkasa Sifar Plastik, Datang Majlis Raya Bawa Bekas Sendiri (Kosmo), National, (Interview)
  8. (2024) UM Perhebat Kempen Sifar Plastik, Didik Tetamu Lestari Alam (Malaya Newsroom), National, (Interview)
  9. (2024) Didik Amalan Sifar Plastik, UM Anjur Majlis Syawal Tanpa Barangan Plastik (Berita Rtm), National, (Interview)
  10. (2024) Majlis Raikan Syawal UM Sifar Plastik, Didik Tetamu Lestari Alam (Life News Agency), National, (Interview)
  11. (2024) UM Juarai Inisiatif Karbon Neutral Di Majlis Raikan Syawal (UM+), National, (Interview)
  12. (2024) City Nature Challenge 2024 Rekod 832 Spesies Biodiversiti Di Lembah Klang (Berita Rtm), National, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Yufe Sustainability Mentorship Program 2024, International, (Mentor)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Participating in Dialogi Hari Air Sedunia: Air dan Pekerjaan, (31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2016) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. BENGKEL STRATEGIK HALA TUJU KAMPUS SIFAR BERSIH UNIVERSITI MALAYA 2024, Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (14 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2024)
  2. PROGRAMME ON IDEATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2023, Bilik Cube, Aras 4 , Ippp (14 Aug 2023 - 16 Aug 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2019 ASAS-PERTENGAHAN, Secara Online (16 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024)