CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. NAJAH BINTI MD ALWI

M.ARCH (SUSTAINABLE DESIGN)(2011), DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(2020)
Dr Najah Md Alwi is a Graduate architect, academic, and design consultant specialising in sustainable architectural design, inclusive urban design, and low-carbon planning. With almost twenty years of international experience across New Zealand, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom, she integrates research, professional practice, and policy engagement. A LAM/RIBA Part II Graduate Architect and Green Building Index (GBI) Accredited Professional since 2012, her work spans design consultation, carbon impact assessment, climate-responsive and eco-friendly planning, and circular economy strategies. She holds a PhD in Architecture & Urban Landscape and believes environmental responsibility must coexist with spatial quality, cultural meaning, and architectural beauty.
PROFILE
Address
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
umexpert.um.edu.my/najah.alwi
CONTACT
Telephone
0379676899
Email
najah.alwi
RESEARCH ID
QR Code
Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7081-8631
Researcher id
IAP-3069-2023
Scopus id
57226386832
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Diploma, Architecture, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM),
Master Degree, Architecture, University of Auckland,
Doctoral Degree (phd), Architecture, University of Nottingham, 2020
Bachelor Degree, Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 2011
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP
Board Member, Eastern Regional Organisation for Planning and Housing, International
Member, Royal Institute of British Architects, International
Member, Malaysia Green Building Council, National
Member, Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia, National
Member, Graduate Architect Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, National
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Adt Architect Atelier (Feb. 2013 to Feb. 2014)
Senibina
Evaluation - Article in Journal (Jan. 2024 to Apr. 2024)
Evaluation - Article in Journal (Oct. 2024 to Oct. 2025)
Contribution to external organisation - Organisation (May. 2025 to May. 2025)
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
Research Areas
Green Building & Sustainability, Post Occupancy Evaluation, Social Spaces, Study of sensory spaces, Inclusive Design
H Index: 2.00
Total Journal Publication: 6
Sum of Citation: 21.00
Proceedings: 1
Research Grants: More than RM One million four hundred and fifty four thousand two hundred and fifty two
Technology/Process/System Developed
Sustainable Design
Green Building Facilitator
najah.alwi