She graduated BDS (Malaya) 1991, obtained Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England (1998) after an Oral Maxillofacial Residency; trained at University of Hong Kong, obtained MOrth (Hong Kong) 2005, MOrth, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2006), and FDS RCSEd (2015). She served at Universiti Malaya from 2000, currently Head of AOBRRG research group and past Head of Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for 4 years. She has 21 ISI-indexed and 2 Scopus publications. Having supervised 14 postgraduate and 13 undergraduate research projects to completion, with 7 on-going research projects (3 international), her research scope includes growth modification with functional appliances, dentofacial deformities, clear aligners, sleep apnea, and stem cell. She has various national and international industrial and external research group collaborations. She reviews for 9 international ISI journals and 4 national journals, is panel for Malaysian Dental Council, Professional Qualifying Examination and has reviewed for National Specialist Registration for Orthodontic specialists. She is part of the UMRG grant panel review. She is external examiner for Royal Colleges of England and Glasgow, MOrth Part II and MFDS, Master and PhD postgraduate programs at IIUM, UiTM, Universiti Malaya.
show more »Dr Najah Md Alwi (Flor) specialises in sustainable architectural design, inclusive urban design, and low-carbon planning, with a strong belief that environmental responsibility and design excellence must coexist. She has over fifteen years of international experience across New Zealand, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom, working in academia, professional practice, and design consultancy. Her work focuses on energy-efficient buildings, inclusive and socially responsive urban spaces, and eco-friendly planning, while maintaining architectural quality, spatial clarity, and aesthetic value. She is a LAM/RIBA Part II Graduate Architect and a Green Building Index (GBI) Accredited Professional since 2012. Dr. Najah holds a PhD in Social Science (Architecture & Urban Landscape) from the UK and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design from New Zealand. She collaborates with construction industries, local authorities, and policymakers on projects related to carbon impact assessment, climate-responsive design, circular economy strategies, and low-carbon urban development. Her consultancy work integrates carbon awarenes and life-cycle thinking without compromising design intent or human experience. She is a member of the PAM ESG Committee and a Council Member of EAROPH (Human Habitat & Settlement). At Universiti Malaya, Dr. Najah is part of the research supervision team and is affiliated with the Green Sustainable Architecture Lab (GSAL) and the Urban Community Architecture Lab (UCAL). Her current research interests include carbon-conscious design, circular economy in the built environment, green infrastructure technologies, and sustainable urban systems. Dr Najah welcomes PhD and Master’s students interested in research that values beautiful, meaningful architecture alongside environmental, social, and cultural sustainability.
show more »YEO Siang Lee, PhD (Macq.) is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Languages & Linguistics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. His main research interest is interactions of individuals with communication disorders, particularly those diagnosed with autism. His current research focuses on the interactions between a small group of children with autism and their teachers in an educational setting.
show more »RECENT PUBLICATION
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Wang, Hongbin; Mansor, Nurulafiqah Nadzirah Binti; Mokhlis, Hazlie Bin; Mashhadi, Arsam (2026). Optimal Size Selection of Combined Diesel Generator/fuel Cell/photovoltaic System Components Using a Multi-objective Strategy and Sea Lion Optimization Algorithm. Iet Renewable Power Generation
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Islam, Ameena; Md Syed, Md Azalanshah (2026). Journalistic Professionalism in a Time of Paradoxes: ntv Online and "alternative Voice" in Bangladesh. Journalism Practice
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Adams, Donnie; Sothinathan, Jayanti S.; Radzi, Norfariza Mohd (2026). Science Mapping The Evolution of Middle Leadership Research, 2002-2023. Educational Management Administration & Leadership
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Ooi, Ai-Yee; Lim, Kian-Ping (2026). Multiple Blockholders and Governance Through Voice: Evidence from Blockholder Board Representation. Applied Economics Letters
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Daghigh, Ali Jalalian; Guo, Lisha (2026). A Socio-cognitive Account of Ideological Manipulation in Chinese Translation of Political Opinion Articles. Journalism Practice
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS AS OF DATE 748
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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Penerokaan Kesejahteraan Psikologi Dalam Kalangan Remaja Perempuan Di Taman Seri Puteri Kuching, Sarawak
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Kajian Tingkah Laku Politik Belia Di Kawasan Dun Dong, Raub, Pahang
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Safety Protocol for The Reuse, Repurposing, and Disposal of Expired School Laboratory Chemical
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Mitigating Energy Efficiency in Universiti Malaya Campus Performance Assessment, Energy Efficiency and Management for Sustainability of University Campus
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Beyond Green Certification: Operationalising Green Building Index Energy-efficiency Principles Towards Near Zero Energy for Existing Buildings in Universiti Malaya
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Evaluation of Toothbrushing Behaviours and Oral Cleanliness Following a School-based Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Among Preschoolers
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Expression of Pd-1 in Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Lichenoid Lesion
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Development of a Singing-based Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Protocol for Adult Sleep-disordered Breathing
