CURRICULUM VITAE
MEMBERSHIPS
- ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS, INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE MEMBER, MEMBER2026 to 2026 (International)
- ACADEMIC MEMBER MALAYSIA GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (MGBC), MEMBER2026 to 2026 (National)
- GRADUATE ARCHITECT LEMBAGA ARKITEK MALAYSIA, MEMBER2026 to 2026 (National)
- MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC FORUM, MEMBER2025 to 2026 (International)
- MALAYSIA GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL, MEMBER2025 to 2025 (National)
- ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS, MEMBER2025 to 2025 (International)
- PERTUBUHAN ARKITEK MALAYSIA, MEMBER2025 to 2025 (National)
- LEMBAGA ARKITEK MALAYSIA, MEMBER2025 to 2025 (National)
- EASTERN REGIONAL ORGANISATION FOR PLANNING AND HOUSING, BOARD MEMBER2024 to 2025 (International)
- GRADUATE ARCHITECT, MEMBER2024 to 2025 (National)
- CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING INDEX FACILITATOR, MEMBER2024 to 2024 (National)
- ACADEMIC MEMBER MALAYSIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL, COMMITTEE MEMBER2024 to 2024 (National)
- GRADUATE ARCHITECT, MEMBER2024 to 2024 (National)
- ESG COMMITEE, MEMBER2023 to 2024 (National)
- GRADUATE ARCHITECT (LAM PART II), MEMBER2023 to 2023 (National)
- GRADUATE ARCHITECT (PAM), COMMITTEE MEMBER2023 to 2023 (National)
- ELECTED NON CORPORATE COUNCIL MEMBER FOR PERTUBUHAN ARCHITECT MALAYSIA, BOARD MEMBER2021 to 2022 (National)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- Penarafan bintang bagi Program Pemindahan Ilmu (MyRA) 2024 /20252026, Pusat Jalinan Komuniti, (University)
- Architect Fellowship as Speaker for Manifesto Relay Copenhagen Architecture Festival 20232023, Union of International Architects, (International)
- Education Innovation Award 2022 : A SPACE TO GROW OLD2022, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, International
- Best Presenter of Paper2022, Taylor's University, International
- EDUCATION INNOVATION 2021: LEMBAH SIREH WEB APP2021, CARNIVAL RESEARCH & INNOVATION, National
- EDUCATION INNOVATION AWARD 2021: SONATA : MOBILISED ARCHITECTONIC STREET FURNITURE WITH MULTI- TRANSFORMATION2021, CARNIVAL RESEARCH & INNOVATION, UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN, National
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
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Phua, CY; Mohidin, HHB; Abdul-Samad, Z; Bong, WK; Alwi, NM (2026). Trends in school building design and projects: a bibliometric analysis, EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH. . doi:10.1080/00131881.2026.2642816
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Phua, CY; Mohidin, HHB; Abdul-Samad, Z; Bong, WK; Alwi, NMD (2026). A systematic review of the relationship between school design projects and sense of belonging, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION. . doi:10.1080/13603116.2025.2584618
ESCI
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Anuar, Nor Hafizah; Tharazi, Muhammad Ilmam; Faudzi, Yasmin Mohd; Alwi, Najah Md. (2022). The Devil in the Details: Analysing the Ethno-Cultural Blending in Malaysian Museum Buildings, JOURNAL OF URBAN CULTURE RESEARCH. 25, 101-113
Scopus
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Alwi N.M., Abidin N.Z., Lim N.H.H., Hasnan L. (2026). Building the Tomorrow: Technology s Transformative Role in ASEAN s Built Environment Education, Future of Education in Asia Sustainability Technology and Internationalisation. , 163-180. doi:10.1007/978-3-032-07285-6_8
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Hassan K., Mustapa N.D., Bak Y.L., Nasir S.N.C.M., Alwi N.M. (2026). PERCEPTIONS OF TREE SURVIVABILITY AMONG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF PROFESSIONAL MATURITY, Planning Malaysia. 24(4), 435-447. doi:10.21837/pm.v24i43.2110
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Phua C.Y., Mohidin H.H.B., Abdul-Samad Z., Bong W.K., MD Alwi N. (2026). A systematic review of the relationship between school design projects and sense of belonging, International Journal of Inclusive Education. . doi:10.1080/13603116.2025.2584618
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Phua C.Y., Mohidin H.H.B., Abdul-Samad Z., Bong W.K., MD Alwi N. (2026). Trends in school building design and projects: a bibliometric analysis, Educational Research. . doi:10.1080/00131881.2026.2642816
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Adam M., Subramaniam K.N., Ghafar N.A., Alwi N.M., Baydoun Z. (2025). An Empirical Study In Perceiving Campus Legibility Through Cognitive Mapping, Planning Malaysia. 23(4), 555-570. doi:10.21837/pm.v23i38.1811
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Alwi N.M., Mokhtar S.N. (2025). EMBRACING CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN MALAYSIA S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: READINESS, CHALLENGES, AND STRATEGIC PATHWAYS, Planning Malaysia. 23(4), 538-554. doi:10.21837/pm.v23i38.1810
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Hassan K., Mohamad W.S.N.W., Hasan R., Alwi N.M. (2023). PERCEPTUAL DIFFERENCES OF TREE REMOVAL IN DEVELOPMENT AREAS AMONG LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS, Planning Malaysia. 21(5), 173-187. doi:10.21837/pm.v21i29.1363
Others
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Najah, M. A., & Mokhtar, N. (2025). Embracing circular economy in Malaysia’s construction industry: Readiness, challenges, and strategic pathways. Planning Malaysia Journal, 23(4), xx–xx.
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Alwi, N. M., & Flor, J.-F. (2022). Retrofitting measures for climate resilience: Enhancing the solar performance of Malaysian school buildings with passive design concepts. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1102(1), 012014. doi.org
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Mohamad, J., Hanafi, N. N. H., Anuar, N. H., Md Alwi, N., & Che Mohd Nasir, S. N. (2023). Reshaping history: Modernising heritage timber buildings through adaptive reuse—Lessons from Istana Jahar. BIO Web of Conferences, 73, 05029. https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20237305029
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Alwi, N. Story 34. Burns, T., Desire, J., Gordon, J., McDonald, P. and Sinfield, S. (eds.) (2022) Say it with a story. The #creativeHE Annual 2022. Creativity for Learning in Higher Education Community, #creativeHE, DOI: 10.25416/NTR.21806085
Chapter in Books
- Alwi, N.M., Abidin, N.Z., Lim, N.H.H., Hasnan, L. (2026). Building the Tomorrow: Technology’s Transformative Role in ASEAN’s Built Environment Education. In: Pandian, A., Vighnarajah, Lim, W.M., Cheong, H.F. (eds) Future of Education in Asia. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-07285-6_8
- Alwi, N. M. & Mazlan, I. M. (2023). Architecture and the Everyday: Analysing Malaysian Cross-Cultural Coffee Spaces. In N. Peng & U. Sonet (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment (pp. 340-353). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8253-7.ch018
- Anuar, N. H., Alwi, N. M., Hanafi, N. N., Mohamad, J., & Nasir, S. N. (2023). Re-Imagining Kedai Pati: Local Third Places, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. In N. Peng & U. Sonet (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment (pp. 354-367). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8253-7.ch019

- Nasir, S. N., Ariffin, N. H., Alwi, N. M., Aziz, S., Amin, N. ., & Maharimi, M. F. (2023). Pragmatic Consideration on Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Healthy Homes. In N. Peng & U. Sonet (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment (pp. 319-338). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8253-7.ch017

Article in Proceeding
- Mukhtar, S. N., & Alwi, N. M. (2025). Reviewing the benefits of environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach in urban green spaces. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Urban Planning (ICUP 2025) (pp. 343–348). Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade. https://icup.rs/archive/2025/ICUP2025.pdf
- Mohamad, J., Hanafi, N. N. H., Anuar, N. H., Alwi, N. M., & Nasir, S. N. C. M. (2023). Reshaping History: Modernising Heritage Timber Buildings through Adaptive Reuse - Lessons from Istana Jahar.
- N M Alwi et al 2023 IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1205 012043 DOI 10.1088/1755-1315/1205/1/012043
- Nasir, S. N. C. M., Ismail, W. O. A. S. W., Aziz, S., Anuar, N. H., Alwi, N. M., & Razali, N. H. M. (2023). Eco living An effective interior spatial planning as an intervention towards healthy living environment - IOPscience. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1205(1), 012084. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/1205/1/012084/meta.
- N. Md Alwi. (2018). Culture and Identity in Public Green Spaces: The Story of Suropati and Menteng Park in Central Jakarta, Indonesia - the IAFOR Research Archive. ISSN: 2432-8642 U2013 the IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability. Energy & the Environment U2013 Hawaii 2018 Official Conference Proceedings. https://papers.iafor.org/submission39085/
Scopus
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Flor J.-F., Porras-Salazar J.A., Alwi N.M., Beccarelli P. (2025). Tunable foil pneu: A concept study on kinetic shading systems for climate-sensitive building envelopes, AIP Conference Proceedings. 3271(1). doi:10.1063/5.0258553
Other Publications
- Suhaiza Hanim, D. S. D. M. Z., Mustapha, M., Sulaiman, M., Ahmad, I., Nik Mariam, N. S., Nurin Wahidah, Z., Shaifulazuar, R., Salwa Hanim, A. R., Sarah Aziz, A. G. A., Noor Zalina, M., Adznir, M., Erialdi, S., Najah, M. A., Cheah, C. F., Nurul Ashikin, A., Siti Nazziera, M., Nik Zirwatul Fatihah, I., Norsyuhada, J., & Izzatulfatiha, A. (2025, January). Laporan lawatan penanda aras kajian rangka ekonomi ke Jerman, Jepun, China, dan Singapura. Ungku Aziz Centre (UAC), Universiti Malaya. - Technical Report
- Zailani, S. H. D. M., Mohamed, M. (Penasihat Projek), Mahbob, S. (Penasihat Projek), Ibrahim, A., Sulaiman, N. M., Zulkifli, N. W., Rozali, S., Mahmood, N. Z., Mokhtar, A., Syahrizal, E., Alwi, N. M., Fatt, C. C. (Pegawai Projek), Alias, N. A. (Pegawai Projek), Mokhtar, S. N. (Pegawai Projek), Ismail, N. Z. F. (Penolong Projek), Japri, N. (Penolong Projek), & Aidil, I. (Penolong ProjekUniversiti Malaya. (2024). Laporan Insepsi slide 4 NOV 2024 final.pdf. Universiti Malaya, Fakulti Perniagaan dan Ekonomi - Technical Report
- Ed. N.Md Alwi (2023) 40 Under 40: Malaysian Emerging Architects. Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia. - Editorial Material
- Md Alwi, N., Isa, Mariana (2023) The James Robert Vethavanam Inaugural Memorial Lecture + Roundtable, KLAF Official Logbook Vol (2),111-114. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
- Md. Alwi, Najah. (2023, December). 40 Under 40 FEATURE. Architecture Malaysia, Vol 35.4 (Quarterly), 70–82. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2024 - 2026, Government AgencyKajian Rangka Kerja Kitaran Ekonomi Di Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2026, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)The Role of Spatial Configuration on the Sense of Belonging in Malaysian Public Secondary School Projects ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2026, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCLife Cycle Assessment Of Universiti Malaya Campus Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2026, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCLearning And Making Carbon Visible: A Living Lab Pilot Of Mercu Alam Bina's Operational And Whole-life Carbon Towards Um?s Net Zero Vision ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2025 - 2026, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCSustainable Waste Management In The Context Of A Circular Campus: Integrated Waste Collection And Data Management At Universiti Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCGreen Infrastructure Networks: Designing Interconnected Urban Green Spaces For Enhanced Biodiversity Within Lingkungan Budi, Universiti Malaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCStriving For Sustainable Campus : A Focus On Green Building Principles At Universiti Malaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCStrategies For Balancing Heritage Authenticity And Sustainability Heritage Buildings In Um Upon Rehabilitation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCBalancing Heritage Preservation And Modern Architecture Through Design: Case Studies From Um's Historic Buildings ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2024 - 2025, RU Geran - UMCares"CREATICE CHAOS: DRAW, DESIGN, AND RECYCLE WITH FLAIR!" ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)COMPARING POLICY INTERPRETATION OF LIVEABILITY WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN URBAN NEIGHBOURHOOD ( Co-Researcher)
- 2020 - 2022, UMK Fundamental GrantToward Resilient School Building: Conceptual Design ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2021, Covid Special Grant UMK C19SGKajian rekaletak Ruang- ruang sementara khusus Covid-19 terhadap kesiapsiagaan penerimaan penyakit berjangkit ( Co-Researcher)
ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2026) Developing a Multisensory Synergistic Design Framework for Pocket Parks to Promote Old Adults' Psychological Restoration in Chinese Megacities, University, (External Examiner)
- (2026) Usci University Final Semester Master of Architecture Design Thesis Review, National, (External Assessor)
- (2026) Performance-based Evaluation of Contemporary Islamic Perforated FaÇade Systems for Natural Ventilation in Tropical Mosques', University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2025) An Inclusive Design Framework for Comprehensive Parks in Context of Social Sustainability: a Case Study of Qingdao, a New First-tier City in China, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2025) World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Ahli Editorial Board, National, (Reviewer)
- (2024) The Home and The World: Socio-spatial Belongings in Indian Picturebooks, International, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Role of Pocket Parks in Preserving The Cultural Values of Urban Environment., International, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Assessment for Final Year Project University Tun Hussein Onn, National, (External Examiner)
- (2023) Design Studio Semester 5 for Bachelor's of Architecture in Taylor's University, International, (External Assessor)
- (2023) Sustainable Green Building Initiatives in Malaysia: Issues in Implementation, International, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Utilisation of Cost-effective Design Alternatives for Optimal Lecture Rooms Acoustic Performance, International, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Adaptation of Machine Learning in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Project Planning: a Bibliometric Analysis Using Bibliometric R-tool, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to External Organisation
- (2026) Editorial Committee for Malaysia Architecture Journal (maj), National, (Expert Advisor)
- (2025) Final Presentation Year One Taylor's Univeristy, National, (Resource Person)
- (2025) Collaborator Summer Tropical Programme USM- Konstanz Vertical Village, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
- (2025) External Panel for Interim Crit, National, (Resource Person)
- (2024) Working Abroad in Architectural Practices Around The World, National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to Event
- (2026) Invited Expert Focus in Digital-driven Carbon Accounting for Malaysia's Construction Industry, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2026) Convener and Principal Investigator, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2025) Scientific Committee Member, National, (Event Organiser)
- (2025) Rapporteur for Townhall, National, (Event Coordinator)
- (2024) Jury for Asean Postgraduate Conference 2024, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2023) Main Rapporteur, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media Appearance
- (2023) Cakap Cakap Graduate Architect in Council Election 2023, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
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(2026) RETROFITTING EXISTING BUILDINGS FOR A LOW-CARBON FUTURE: A CLIMATERESPONSIVE APPROACH TO BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE AND HUMAN WELLBEING FOR TROPICAL KUALA LUMPUR URBANISM, MOHD EEZAT BIN KAMAL
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(2026) COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION IN ZERO CARBON ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN FROM A WHOLE LIFE CYCLE PERSPECTIVE, LI FEI
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(2026) EXPLORING FLEXIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN CHINA: INNOVATIONS FOR SMART, GREEN BUILDING AND LOW-CARBON SOLUTIONS, ZHANG JIN
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(2026) FRAMEWORK FOR DESIGNING LIVABLE OUTDOOR SPACES IN A NEIGHBORHOOD SCALE, MUSCAT AS CASE STUDY, KHALOOD SAIF HAMED AL DANQI
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(2026) AI IMPACTS ON OPTIMUM ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION IN KUALA LUMPUR, SEYED ABOUZAR KHAZRAEI AFZALI
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(2025) CULTIVATING HEALTHY HOMES: AN IN- DEPTH ANALYSIS OF ELEMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS, SITI NURATIRAH CHE MOHD NASIR (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (unisza))
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(2024) CULTIVATING HEALTHY HOMES: AN IN- DEPTH ANALYSIS OF ELEMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS, Siti Nuratirah binti Che Mohd Nasir (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (unisza))
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(2024) OPTIMIZING WINDOW AREA TO VERTICAL GREENING SYSTEMS RATIO FOR BIOFACADE APPLICATIONS IN TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTS, MD FAHAD ISLAM
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(2024) REVIVING DAMAGED SETTLEMENTS: DEVELOPING RESILIENCE-SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS USING BIM (BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING), HADEEL MAHER MOHAMMAD ARIF JIBRINI
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(2023) Building of Chinese City Brands: A Study on the Design and Promotion of Cultural and Creative Products about Chinese Traditional Architecture on Social Media Platforms, PENG YAN
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(2022) Mediating Impact of Biophilic Architecture in exploring the relationship between Human Nature Development (ND) and Community Interaction, Human Social Resilience (HSR): Empirical Evidence from Urban Sector of Karachi, Quratul Ain (Universiti Malaysia Kelantan)
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(2021) Healthy Home using an intelligent system to enhance living, Siti Nuratirah binti Che Mohd Nasir (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (unisza))
Master
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(2025) RECLAIMING NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE IN HIGH-DENSITY KUALA LUMPUR: THIRD PLACES, PLACE ATTACHMENT, AND EVERYDAY URBAN EXPERIENCE, HALAH HESHAM MAHYOUB AL-MEKHLAFI
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(2023) ARCHITECTURE OF DEMOCRACY: A STUDY OF ROLES OF ARCHITECTURE IN SUPPORTING A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY IN MALAYSIA, CHEE HIN SOONG
Under Graduate Students
- (2024) Striving for a Sustainable Campus: A Focus on Green Building Principles at Universiti Malaya
- (2024) Strategies for Balancing Heritage Authenticity and Sustainability Heritage Buildings in UM Upon Rehabilitation
- (2024) Green Infrastructure Networks: Designing Interconnected Urban Green Spaces for Enhanced Biodiversity Within Lingkungan Budi, Universiti Malaya
- (2024) Balancing Heritage Preservation and Modern Architecture Through Design: Case Studies from UM's Historic Buildings
- (2023) Mental Wellbeing of Students: Improving the social spaces in students accommodation to enhance the study experience on UM Campus.
TEACHING
Master
- (2024) BQD7010 - Architectural Design Thesis Lab I
- (2024) BQD7015 - Architectural Design Thesis Lab Ii
- (2024) BQD7017 - Architectural Research Ii
Bachelor
- (2025) BIA3027 - Working Drawing
- (2024) BIA3022 - Architectural Academic Report
- (2024) BIA1020 - Architectural Design Studio I
- (2024) BIA2025 - Architectural Design Studio Iv
- (2024) BIA3027 - Working Drawing
- (2023) BIA2020 - Architectural Design Studio III
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
- (2026) BIA1020 - Architectural Design Studio I
- (2025) BIA1025 - Architectural Design Studio Ii
- (2025) BIA1026 - Environmental Physics
- (2026) BIA1031 - Architectural Design Studio I
- (2026) BQD7002 - Green and Sustainable Technology I
- (2026) HQA7015 - Low Carbon Buildings
- (2026) BIA1030 - Environmental Physics
- (2026) BIA1031 - Architectural Design Studio I
- (2026) BIA3007 - Industrial Training
- (2026) BIA3028 - Industrial Training
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- JURY IN INTRAC POSTER PRESENTATIONS MALAYA IDEAS FESTIVAL (UM iFEST) 2026, (11 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026) (University)
- Assistant Secretary and Council Member for the Malaysian Chapter. Chair for Sustainable Development Governance and Youth., (08 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2027) (National)
- Contribution as Construction Expert for Putrajaya Net Carbon Zero Action Building Plan 2035, (21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025) (National)
- Council member of EAROPH Malaysia, (24 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2026) (National)
- Moderating discussion between experts and new graduates on working possibilities in Architecture overseas, (25 May 2024 - 25 May 2024) (National)