Curriculum Vitae

SR DR. KHO MEI YE

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Quantity Surveying
    Faculty of Built Environment
  • +603-79672457

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Sr Kho Mei Ye is a senior lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Malaya. She obtained her PhD from University Malaya in 2013. She has a Master Degree in Contract and Procurement and Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying from University of Malaya. Dr. Kho Mei Ye has worked as a consultant for a multinational construction company before she pursued her Master and PhD. She has worked and conducted research in several areas such as building commissioning, late payment, and project delay in construction. She has also been involved in many international and national conferences and workshops and has several journal publications to her name.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • QUANTITY SURVEYING
    Project Management and Costing, Building Commissioning, Contract and Procurement, Construction Delay, Late Payment

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • BSc(Hons)Quantity Surveying(UM), Msc(Building)(UM), (Contract and Procurement, Project Management)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • PhD(Architecture and Surveying) (UM) (2013)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    01 Nov 2023 - present (Academic Quality Assurance Section, Associate Vice-Chancellor (Corporate Strategy))
  • Internal Auditor UM
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    30 Sep 2021 - 20 Jan 2023 (Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Deputy Director
    20 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Kongzi Institute, Associate Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement))
  • Acting Director
    16 Feb 2022 - 13 Jul 2022 (Kongzi Institute, Associate Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement))
  • Committee member, Quantity Surveying International Convention (QSIC 2017): Is QS Still Relevant?
    11 Oct 2017 - 12 Oct 2017 (International)
  • AJK RICS Re-Accredidation Visit 2017
    01 Mar 2017 - 30 Mar 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Organizing Committee, 7th National Seminar on Best Practices in Construction Industry (BPCI 2017)
    08 Mar 2016 - 08 Mar 2017 (International)
  • AJK for Quality
    01 Aug 2014 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Fellow
    29 Feb 2012 - 28 Feb 2013 (Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Organising Committee Member for Officiating Ceremony of Mercu Alam Bina, August 2013
    01 Aug 2013 - 30 Sep 2013 (Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • College Treasurer
    29 Feb 2012 - 01 Jul 2012 (Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • College Treasurer
    01 Nov 2011 - 28 Feb 2012 (Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))

MEMBERSHIPS

  • JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, REVIEWER
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • REVIEWER FOR MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH JOURNAL (MCRJ), REVIEWER
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI PANEL PENILAI BAGI PROGRAM DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING (MQA/PA9331), KOLEJ TEKNOLOGI TIMUR, ASSESSORS
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES (JSSH), REVIEWER
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • ROYAL INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS MALAYSIA (RISM), MEMBER
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • BOARD OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS MALAYSIA (BQSM), REGISTERED QUANTITY SURVEYOR, MALAYSIA
    2018 to 2019 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, ARTICLE REVIEWER
    2018 to 2018 (International)
  • ROYAL INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS MALAYSIA (RISM), MEMBER
    2018 to 2018 (University)
  • ROYAL INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2018 to present (National)
  • BOARD OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS MALAYSIA, REGISTERED QUANTITY SURVEYOR, MALAYSIA
    2018 to present (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2020
    Universiti Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Sesi Konsultansi Bersama Industri Malaysia Standard Method for Civil Engineering Works (MSCESMM)
    Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), 2017 (National)
  • Majlis Penyampaian Sijil Profesional Lembaga Juruukur Bahan Malaysia (Professional Quantity Surveyor)
    Lembaga Juruukur Bahan Malaysia, 2017 (National)
  • Moderator for 10th ASEAN Postgraduate Seminar (APGS 2016)
    Mercu Alam Bina, 2016 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Panel Penilai Projek Penyelidikan BQGP 6133
    Faculty of Built Environment, 2016 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Session chairman for 10th ASEAN Postgraduate Seminar (APGS 2016)
    Faculty of Built Environment, 2016 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Moderator for 9th ASEAN Postgraduate Seminar (APGS 2015)
    University of Malaya, 2015 (International)
  • Juri Pertandingan Pengucapan Awam Sempena Pertandingan Malaysia-Europe Facilities Management (MyEFM) 2015
    MyEFM 2015, 2015 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation as Adjudicator for RICS-RISM-AALSM International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates 2014
    The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Malaysia (RICS) and Association of Authorised Land Surveyors Malaysia (AALSM), 2014 (National)
  • UM EXCELLENCE AWARD
    NAIB CANSELOR, 2013 (University)
  • UM Excellence Awards 2013
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Anugerah Felo Jasa Setia Kolej Kediaman Tuanku Bahiyah UM 2012
    Malam Anugerah Kolej Kediaman Tuanku Bahiyah, 2012 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Anugerah Penyelia Proaktif Kolej Kediaman Tuanku Bahiyah UM 2011/2012
    Malam Anugerah Kolej Kediaman Tuanku Bahiyah, 2011 (Ptj/ Faculty)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Chu Sheng Ding, Hafez Salleh and Mei Ye Kho (2021) A Study of Girder Bridge Aesthetics, Malaysian Construction Research Journal (MCRJ), 12(1), 188-202
  2. Ding, C.S., Hafez, S., and Kho, M.Y. (2020). Critical Constructability Principles for Girder Bridge Construction in Malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, 10(2), 15-25.
  3. Nazirah, M. R., Mahanim, H., Kho, M.Y. (2020). The Development of Conceptual Model for Improving Sustainable Building Construction. Test Engineering and Management, May-June 2020, 3977-3990.
  4. O, Mohamed, F, Mohd Nor, Mahanim, Hanid, Kho, Mei Ye., and Nawi, M.N.M (2020). Investigating the Use, Implementation and Exploitation of Knowledge Sharing Initiatives of Malaysian Quantity Surveying Firms, Elementary Education Online, 19 (4), 42-55
  5. Rohanis Abd Ghani, Norhanim Zakaria, Kho Mei Ye (2020). ESTABLISHING VALUE VARIABLES FOR DEFINING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT VALUE, Malaysian Construction Research Journal Special Issue, 9(1), 10-20
  6. M.N. Fadhilah, O. Mohamed, M.Hanid, M. Othman and Kho, M.Y. (2019). A knowledge sharing initiatives model for quantity surveying firms in the Malaysian construction industry. Revista Religacion (Web of Science Journal Core Collection). 4, (17), 153-161
  7. Mahanim Hanid, Othman Mohamed, Maznah Othman, Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Danuri, Kho Mei Ye, Mohammed Ali Berawi. (2019). Critical Success Factors (CSFS) In University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) Projects in Research Universities, International Journal of Technology 10(4): 46-55.
  8. Mahanim, H., Othman, M., Kho, M.Y., Maznah, O., Fadhilah, M.N., and Muhammad Izzad, A.R. (2019). A Study of Transaction Cost within the Supply Chain Network in Malaysia Construction Projects, International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 8(4),
  9. NAZIRAH, MAT RUSS, MAHANIM, HANID AND KHO, MEI YE. (2018). LITERATURE REVIEW ON GREEN COST PREMIUM ELEMENTS OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY , 8, 1715-1725.
  10. Othman Mohamed, Fadhilah Mohd Nor, Mahanim Hanid, Kho Mei Ye and Maznah Othman (2018). KNOWLEDGE SHARING INITIATIVES IN MALAYSIAN QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS: WHAT ARE THE PROMOTING FACTORS AND CHALLENGES? Malaysian Construction Research Journal Special Issue, 3(1), 37-51.
  11. Kho, M.Y., Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Danuri, Othman Mohamed, Mahanim Hanid and Maznah Othman (2017). Strategy for Contracting Firms to Predict Late and Nonpayment in a Fast-Developing Economy, International Surveying Research Journal.
  12. Mei Ye, K., Mohd Danuri, M., Mohamed, O., & Selamat N. (2017). Effective Communication Strategy with Community and Landowner in the Construction of High Voltage Power Transmission Line in Peninsular Malaysia. Journal Of Surveying, Construction And Property, 8 (1), 75-94.
  13. Kho, M.Y., and Hamzah, Abdul-Rahman. (2016). The Importance of Late Payment on the Project Cash Flow and Project Timely Completion: An Overview of the Malaysian Construction Industry, International Surveying Research Journal (ISrJ), 6(1).
  14. Hamzah Abdul-Rahman, Kho, M.Y., and Wang, C. (2014). Late-Payment & Non-Payment Encountered By Contracting Firms In A Fast Developing Economy.
  15. Hamzah Abdul-Rahman, Wang, C., and Kho, M.Y. (2011). Potentials for Sustainable Improvement in Building Energy Efficiency: Case Studies in Tropical Zone, International Journal of Physical Sciences, 6(2), 325-339.
  16. Kho, M.Y., and Hamzah Abdul-Rahman. (2011). Attentiveness of Building Commissioning in the Malaysian Construction Industry, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 80, 255-259.
  17. Kho, M.Y. and Hamzah Abdul-Rahman. (2010). Risk of Late Payment in the Malaysian Construction Industry, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 41, 538-546.
Scopus
  1. Ding, C. S., Salleh, H., & Kho, M. Y. (2020). Constructability research trends: A review and future directions. International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, 11(1), 7-17. doi:10.30880/ijscet.2020.11.01.002
Article in Proceeding
  1. Kho, M.Y. and Hamzah Abdul-Rahman (2011, 24-26th August 2011). Attentiveness of Building Commissioning in the Malaysian Construction Industry.
  2. Kho, M.Y., and Hamzah Abdul-Rahman (2010, 26-28th May 2010). Risk of Late Payment in the Malaysian Construction Industry.
  3. Abdul-Rahman, H., Berawi, M.A., Munaaim, M.E., and Mei Ye, K. (2008, 21-22th October 2008). Managing Change in Construction Contract Using Knowledge Management.
  4. Kho, M. Y. (2007, 3-5th December 2007). Late Payment Syndrome in the Malaysian Construction Industry.
  5. Kho, M. Y., Mohamed, O., and Zakari, N. (2007, 28 -29th August 2007). Relation Marketing: Perception and Practice.
  6. Mohamed, O., Abd Karim, S., and Kho, M.Y. (2007, 28-29th August 2007). The Practice of Life-Cycle Costing (LCC) in the Malaysian Construction Industry - Application during Design Stages.

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Sesi Konsultasi Bersama Penggiat Industri Pembinaan- Malaysia Standard Civil Engineering Standard Method of Mesasurement (Mscesmm), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PRESENTER
  1. Attentiveness of Building Commissioning in the Malaysian Construction Industry, International Conference on Economics, and Management of Business, Innovation and Technology, WASET (International) (24 Aug 2011 - 26 Aug 2011)
  2. Risk of Late Payment in the Malaysian Construction Industry, International Conference on Innovation, Engineering, Management and Technology, WASET (International) (26 May 2010 - 28 May 2010)
  3. Late Payment Syndrome in the Malaysian Construction Industry, 3rd ASEAN Postgraduate Seminar 2007 (APGS 2007), Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya (International) (03 Dec 2007 - 04 Dec 2007)
  4. The Practice of Life-Cycle Costing (LCC) in the Malaysian Construction Industry - Application during Design Stages, Management in Construction Research Conference (MICRA 2007), UITM, SHAH ALAM (National) (28 Aug 2007 - 29 Aug 2007)
  5. Relation Marketing: Perception and Practice., Management in Construction Research in Conference (MICRA 2007), UITM, SHAH ALAM (National) (28 Aug 2007 - 29 Aug 2007)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2015) PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Establishing a new method in solving abandoned residential area in Malaysia., NURSHAMIMAH BINTI SAMSUDDIN
  2. (2015) Developing A Model To Measure The Design Buildability Of Bridge Projects, DING CHU SHENG
  3. (2014) Delivering Value Through Strategic Procurement System of Public Construction Projects of Malaysia, Rohanis bt Ab Ghani
Master
  1. (2017) The implementation of estate/farm roads for commodity smallholders in malaysia, Hazlinda Balkesh
  2. (2017) The Effectiveness of Land Swap Methods in Government Project Development, Ruhairi Ramli
  3. (2016) MINISTRY OF DEFENSE (MOD) S STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP): THE EFFECTIVENESS IN APPROVING EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT), SYAHIZWAN BIN OSMAN
  4. (2016) A STUDY OF THE INTERVENTION MEASURE UNDERTAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIVE COURTS IN SABAH AND ITS RELATION TO THE ISSUE OF TIME OVERRUN, Zamlee bin Sabanah
  5. (2015) THE IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF VARIATION ORDER IN MALAYSIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, Tee Khay Mee
  6. (2015) The Benefits and Challenges Of Project Integration Management In Construction Project in Malaysia, Nazira Lokman
  7. (2014) The Cause and Effect of Contract Variation to the Engineering Consultants Firm, Nur Izzati binti Abdul Aziz
  8. (2013) The 'Impact of Communication on Virtual Team in the Software Development, VASANTHA DEVI A/P SUGIRTE PALAN
  9. (2013) MINIMISING VARIATION ORDERS DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, Nur Liyana Mohd Azmi
  10. (2013) Effective Communication Strategy with Community and Landowner in the Construction of High Voltage Power Transmission Line in Peninsular Malaysia, NOR ELIZA BINTI SELAMAT
  11. (2012) THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT OF THE IRANIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, MAHNAZ POUYANFAR
  12. (2012) Project Management Tools & Techniques Applied in Government Construction Industry, Farzafar Khan bin Mohd Yusof

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2016) BIC1001 - Measurement of Construction Works I
  2. (2015) BQES1102 - Construction Technology I
  3. (2015) BQES2107 - Integrated Project Ii
  4. (2014) BQES2203 - Construction Technology III
  5. (2013) BQES2201 - Measurement of Construction Works III
  6. (2013) BQES3104 - Quality and Value Management
  7. (2010) BQEQ2203 - Measurement of Construction Works III
  8. (2010) BQEQ3204 - Measurement of Construction Works Iv
  9. (2007) BQEQ3204 - Measurement of Construction Works Iv
Others
  1. (2013) FAAB0112 - Introduction to Management