CURRICULUM VITAE
BIOGRAPHY
NAZLI CHE DIN
PhD, P. Tech. , Arch. Tech. (LAM ATS/N1), Eng. Tech. (T16459)
Nazli Che Din is a senior lecturer in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He has been a faculty member since 2006 and holds a PhD from Oita University, Japan. His research interests lie in environmental and architectural acoustics with a focus on improving quality strategies and related product realization. He has produced a few publications in ISI journals and over 200 technical publications in other refereed journals, proceedings, technical reports, acoustical letters, books, and book chapters. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Scopus-indexed Journal of Design and Built Environment (JDBE), the Journal Acoustics and Vibration Research (JAVR) and is a member of the Editorial Board Member for the Web of Science-indexed journal, Acoustical Science and Technology (AST).
Dr. Nazli is a Professional Technologist of the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), a Registered Architectural Technologist Specialization (Architectural Acoustics) of the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM), a Registered Engineering Technologist of the Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM), a founding member and former President (2020-2024) and currently holds a position as Vice Presicent 1 (2024-2026) in Society of Vibration and Acoustics Malaysia (SVAM), a former member Acoustical Society of America (ASA), a member of International Institute Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV), UK, a former member Acoustical Society Japan (ASJ), a former member of Architectural Institute Japan (AIJ) and a graduate member of Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM). He has held various responsibilities in academic administration, including Deputy Dean of Undergraduate, Deputy Dean of Research & Development, Head of Architecture Department, and Chairman of Council Head of Architectural School Malaysia (COHAS).
Research Interest: Room Acoustics, Building Acoustics, Architectural Acoustics, Environmental Noise, Soundscape, Material Characteristics along with any related fields regarding noise.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- ACOUSTICS PHYSICSPhysical Sciences, Physics, Acoustics And Optical Physics
- NOISE CONTROL ENGINEERINGEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustic Engineering
- ENVIRONMENTAL NOISEEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustic Engineering
- MECHANICAL ACOUSTIC, NOISE AND VIBRATIONEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustic Engineering
- OTHER ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING N.E.CEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustic Engineering
- CIVIL ENGINEERING STRUCTURES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY, DYNAMIC, VIBRATION, ACOUSTICS, SAFETY, RELIABILITY, MONITORING AND REHABILITATION)Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Structures And Construction
- INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYApplied Science And Technology, Architecture, Architecture And Building Science
- SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN ARCHITECTURE (INCLUDING BUILDING AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE, GREEN BUILDING, BUILDING INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR, ENVIRONMENTAL NARRATIVE, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCY, SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, SMART CITIES, ECO-CITIES, RESILIENT CITIES AND FUTURE CITIES)Applied Science And Technology, Architecture, Specialist Topics In Architecture
- ARCHITECTURAL MATERIAL AND BUILDING COMPONENTS (INCLUDING SMART MATERIALS)Applied Science And Technology, Architecture, Specialist Topics In Architecture
- BUILDING ASSESSMENTApplied Science And Technology, Architecture, Specialist Topics In Architecture
- GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGNEnvironment Sustainability, Conservation And Replacement
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTHuman And Societal Resilency, Psychological Needs
- CARING AND EQUITABLE SOCIETYHuman And Societal Resilency, Psychological Needs
- EXPERTISE BUILDINGAdvancement Of Knowledge And Learning, Knowledge Generation And Expansion
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PHD, ENGINEERING, OITA UNIVERITY, JAPAN (2011), (Engineering)Oita University, Jepun
- MASTER OF ENGINEERING, OITA UNIVERSITY, JAPAN (2006), (AKUSTIK SENI BINA)Oita University, Jepun
- THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERINGOita University, Jepun
- BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, OITA UNIVERSITY, JAPAN (2002), (AKUSTIK SENI BINA)Oita University, Jepun
MEMBERSHIPS
- SOCIETY OF VIBRATION AND ACOUSTICS MALAYSIA (SVAM), VICE PRESIDENT2026 to present (National)
- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATION (IIAV), MEMBER2026 to present (International)
- ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST SPECIALIZATION, MEMBER2025 to 2026 (National)
- PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER2025 to 2026 (National)
- EDITOR IN CHIEF, JOURNAL OF DESIGN AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (JDBE), CHIEF EDITOR/ EDITOR IN CHIEF2024 to 2026 (International)
- ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST SPECIALIZATION (ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS), MEMBERSince 2024 (National)
- AHLI BERSEKUTU MAJLIS PROFESSOR NEGARA, MEMBERSince 2022 (National)
- AHLI JAWATANKUASA KERJA AKREDITASI BAGI PROGRAM DIPLOMA DAN SIJIL SENIBINA- MAJLIS AKREDITASI DAN PENDIDIKAN SENIBINA (MAPS) MALAYSIA, COMMITTEE MEMBERSince 2021 (National)
- BOARD OF ENGINEERING MALAYSIA, MEMBERSince 2019 (National)
- MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBERSince 2018 (National)
- SOCIETY OF VIBRATION AND ACOUSTICS MALAYSIA (SVAM), MEMBERSince 2013 (National)
- LEMBAGA JURUTERA MALAYSIA (BEM), MEMBERSince 2007 (National)
- PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER2024 to 2025 (National)
- ASSOCIATE EDITOR, ACOUSTICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, EDITORIAL BOARD2023 to 2025 (International)
- TEKNOLOGIS SENIBINA, LEMBAGA ARKITEK MALAYSIA, MEMBER2024 to 2024 (National)
- EDITOR IN CHIEF, JOURNAL OF ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATION RESEARCH, CHIEF EDITOR/ EDITOR IN CHIEF2023 to 2024 (International)
- PRESIDENT OF SOCIETY OF VIBRATION AND ACOUSTICS MALAYSIA (SVAM), PRESIDENT/ CHIEF2022 to 2024 (National)
- EDITOR IN CHIEF, THE JOURNAL OF ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATION RESEARCH (JAVR), CHIEF EDITOR/ EDITOR IN CHIEF2021 to 2024 (International)
- CHAIRMAN OF 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NOISE, VIBRATION AND COMFORT (NVC2023), PRESIDENT/ CHIEF2022 to 2023 (International)
- PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER2022 to 2023 (National)
- PENYELIDIK PUSAT PENYELIDIKAN MALAYSIA-JEPUN, MEMBER2021 to 2022 (University)
- SOCIETY OF VIBRATION AND ACOUSTICS MALAYSIA (SVAM) , PRESIDENT/ CHIEF2020 to 2022 (National)
- MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGISTS, MEMBER2018 to 2022 (National)
- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATION (IIAV), MEMBER2012 to 2022 (International)
- LEMBAGA ARKITEK MALAYSIA (BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA), MEMBER2018 to 2021 (National)
- ASEAN ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION COUNCIL (AAEC), COMMITTEE MEMBER2013 to 2014 (International)
- COUNCIL OF HEAD ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL (COHAS) / MAJLIS KETUA-KETUA JABATAN SENIBINA IPTA, CHAIRMAN2013 to 2014 (National)
- MAJLIS AKREDITASI DAN PENDIDIKAN SENIBINA MALAYSIA, COUNCIL MEMBER2013 to 2014 (National)
- ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (ASA), MEMBER2008 to 2014 (International)
- ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN (ASJ), MEMBER2008 to 2012 (International)
- ARCHITECTURE INSTITUTE OF JAPAN (AIJ), MEMBER2006 to 2012 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
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Samzadeh, Mozhgan; Din, Nazli Bin Che; Mahyuddin, Norhayati; Abdullah, Zunaibi (2025). Experimental Measurement and Predictive Modelling of Wind-driven Rainwater Collections from Building Facades Towards New Vertical Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Tropical Urban Setting, WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. 39(11), 5505-5527. doi:10.1007/s11269-025-04214-6
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Long, Xiaojie; Lei, Yuliang; Mahyuddin, Norhayati; Din, Nazli Che (2024). The impact of outdoor soundscapes at nursing homes on physiological indicators in older adults, APPLIED ACOUSTICS. 221. doi:10.1016/j.apacoust.2024.110008
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Mohammadi, Majid; Taban, Ebrahim; Tan, Wei Hong; Din, Nazli Bin Che; Putra, Azma; Berardi, Umberto (2024). Recent progress in natural fiber reinforced composite as sound absorber material, JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING. 84. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2024.108514
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Razali, Abdul Wafi; Din, Nazli Bin Che; Yahya, Musli Nizam; Sulaiman, Raha (2024). Conceptual framework of acoustic comfort design enablers for a classroom: A systematic review, JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING. 95. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110160
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Sheng, Desmond Daniel Chin Vui; Yahya, Musli Nizam Bin; Din, Nazli Bin Che; Wong, Keng Yinn; Asyraf, M. R. M.; Sekar, Vignesh (2024). Potential of wood fiber/polylactic acid composite microperforated panel for sound absorption application in indoor environment, CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS. 444. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137750
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Long, Xiaojie; Din, Nazli Che; Lei, Yuliang; Mahyuddin, Norhayati (2023). The restorative effects of outdoor soundscapes in nursing homes for elderly individuals, BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT. 242. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110520
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Shyh-Qi, Cheryl Yew; Abd Jalil, Nurul Amira; Din, Nazli Bin Che; Pradeepa, Chandramouli; Putra, Azma; Azeem, Waqar (2023). Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Chancel Availability and Geometry of Four Traditional Churches in Malaysia: Simulation Experiment, BUILDINGS. 13(4). doi:10.3390/buildings13041061
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Chin Vui Sheng, Desmond Daniel; Yahya, Musli Nizam Bin; Che Din, Nazli Bin (2022). Sound Absorption of Microperforated Panel Made from Coconut Fiber and Polylactic Acid Composite, JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS. . doi:10.1080/15440478.2020.1821290
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Mistar, N. A., Sulaiman, R., & Din, N. B. C. (2020). A Conceptual Framework for Acoustic Comfort Classification in Eatery Places: Critical Reviews of the Determining Factors. Acoustics Australia, 48(3), 337-348. doi: 10.1007/s40857-020-00204-3
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Chin, D., Bin Yahya, M. N., Din, N. B., Ong, P. (2018). Acoustic properties of biodegradable composite micro-perforated panel (BC-MPP) made from kenaf fibre and polylactic acid (PLA). Applied Acoustics, 138, 179-187. doi:10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.04.009
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Abd Jalil, Nurul Amira; Din, Nazli bin Che; Keumala, Nila (2016). Assessment on acoustical performance of green office buildings in Malaysia, INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 25(4), 589-602. doi:10.1177/1420326X14559855
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Rahman, Sadia; Khan, M. T. R.; Akib, Shatirah; Din, Nazli Bin Che; Biswas, S. K.; Shirazi, S. M. (2014). Sustainability of Rainwater Harvesting System in terms of Water Quality, SCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNAL. . doi:10.1155/2014/721357
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Din, N. B. C., Otsuru, T., Tomiku, R., Okamoto, N., Asniawaty, K. (2013). REPRODUCTIBILITY AND APPLICABILITY OF ENSEMBLE AVERAGED SURFACE NORMAL IMPEDANCE OF MATERIALS USING AN IN-SITU TECHNIQUE, Acoustics Australia. 41(3), 207-212
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Din, Nazli Bin Che; Otsuru, Toru; Tomiku, Reiji; Okamoto, Noriko; Asniawaty, Kusno (2013). REPRODUCIBILITY AND APPLICABILITY OF ENSEMBLE AVERAGED SURFACE NORMAL IMPEDANCE OF MATERIALS USING AN IN-SITU TECHNIQUE, ACOUSTICS AUSTRALIA. 41(3), 207-212
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Jeong, Jea Hun; Din, Nazli Bin Che; Otsuru, Toru; Kim, Hyung Chul (2010). An application of a noise maps for construction and road traffic noise in Korea, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES. 5(7), 1063-1073
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Kit, Phua Sai; Din, Nazli Bin Che (2023). A Comparison of Acoustical Performance Between Traditional and Modern Church, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERING. 15(1), 321-330. doi:10.30880/ijie.2023.15.01.029
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Din, Nazli Che; Zhi, Tio Seng; Soon, Chia Keng (2022). Evaluation of Acoustical Performance for Atrium Design with Respect to Skylight Geometry and Material in the Tropics, PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 30(4), 2983-2997. doi:10.47836/pjst.30.4.35
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How, Desmond Lee Kok; Din, Nazli Che (2022). Acoustical Evaluation of Cafe in Heritage Building at Jonker Walk, Melaka, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. 13(3), 28-38. doi:10.30880/ijscet.2022.13.03.003
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Mistar, Noor Aini; Sulaiman, Raha; Din, Nazli Bin Che (2022). Subjective assessment on the preferences and perceptions of acoustic classification in eatery places, JOURNAL OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT. . doi:10.1108/JFM-10-2021-0125
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Samzadeh, M., Din, N. C., Abdullah, Z., Ismail, M. A., & Mahyuddin, N. (2021). Feasibility of Vertical Rainwater Harvesting via In-situ Measurement of Wind-driven Rain Loads on Building Facades in a Tropical Climate. International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 8(3), 27-45. doi: 10.11113/ijbes.v8.n3.736
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Din, N. Che; Anuar, A. S. (2019). Assessing the Effect of Dome Shape and Location on The Acoustical Performance of a Mosque by Using Computer Simulation, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 16(1), 6415-6426
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Din, Nazli bin Che; Yong, Lew Han; Razak, Asrul Sani Abdul (2016). Relationship between room characteristics and speech intelligibility in contemporary churches in Malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 13(2), 3451-3461. doi:10.15282/ijame.13.2.2016.13.0285
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Jusoh, Mohd Zamri; Din, Nazli Che; Dimon, Mohamad Ngasri (2016). COMPARISON OF NORMAL INCIDENT SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENT OF DIRECT PIERCING CARVED WOOD PANEL FOR CIRCULAR, GEOMETRY AND FLORAL DESIGN, JURNAL TEKNOLOGI. 78(6-10), 1-8
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Baydoun Z., Din N.B.C., Iseric T., Shukhratovna M.D., Shukhratovna S.N. (2025). THE ROLE OF MOSQUES IN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: BOSNIA AND MALAYSIA COMPARED, Planning Malaysia. 23(4), 571-584. doi:10.21837/pm.v23i38.1812
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Kusno A., Din N.B.C., Razali A.W., Hamzah B., Jamala N., Mulyadi R., Syarif E., Kamil K. (2025). Investigating the Impact of Environmental Noise, Humidity and Surface Treatment on Mosque Acoustic Performance in Makassar, Indonesia, Journal of Design and Built Environment. 25(2), 40-56
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Samzadeh M., Che Din N.B., Mahyuddin N., Abdullah Z. (2025). Experimental Measurement and Predictive Modelling of Wind-driven Rainwater Collections from Building Facades Towards New Vertical Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Tropical Urban Setting, Water Resources Management. . doi:10.1007/s11269-025-04214-6
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Galip N.S., Haron Z., Zamri N.F., Mohamed R.N., Darus N., Yahya K., Kassim A.S.F.A., Redzuan I.H., Jahya Z., Yahya M.N., Din N.C. (2024). Identification of Mechanical and Sound Absorption Properties of Porous Concrete Containing Different Amounts of Palm Oil Clinker, Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 13, 101-120. doi:10.24191/jmeche.v13i1.3759
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Long X., Lei Y., Mahyuddin N., Din N.C. (2024). The impact of outdoor soundscapes at nursing homes on physiological indicators in older adults, Applied Acoustics. 221. doi:10.1016/j.apacoust.2024.110008
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Mahimairaj B.R.D., Chandramouli P., Razali A.W., Din N.B.C. (2024). Assessment of Acoustic Conditions in Worship Spaces Adjacent to Urban Noise: A Simulation Case Study of St. Thomas Garrison Church, Chennai, Journal of Design and Built Environment. 24(2), 19-30
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Mohammadi M., Taban E., Tan W.H., Che Din N.B., Putra A., Berardi U. (2024). Recent progress in natural fiber reinforced composite as sound absorber material, Journal of Building Engineering. 84. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2024.108514
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Razali A.W., Che Din N.B., Yahya M.N., Sulaiman R. (2024). Conceptual framework of acoustic comfort design enablers for a classroom: A systematic review, Journal of Building Engineering. 95. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110160
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Sheng D.D.C.V., Yahya M.N.B., Din N.B.C., Wong K.Y., Asyraf M.R.M., Sekar V. (2024). Potential of wood fiber/polylactic acid composite microperforated panel for sound absorption application in indoor environment, Construction and Building Materials. 444. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137750
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Kit P.S., Din N.B.C. (2023). A Comparison of Acoustical Performance Between Traditional and Modern Church, International Journal of Integrated Engineering. 15(1), 321-330. doi:10.30880/ijie.2023.15.01.029
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Long X., Che Din N., Lei Y., Mahyuddin N. (2023). The restorative effects of outdoor soundscapes in nursing homes for elderly individuals, Building and Environment. 242. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110520
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Mistar N.A., Sulaiman R., Che Din N.B. (2023). Subjective assessment on the preferences and perceptions of acoustic classification in eatery places, Journal of Facilities Management. 21(4), 678-694. doi:10.1108/JFM-10-2021-0125
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Razali A.W., Din N.C., Hamdan S. (2023). Investigation of the Acoustics Performance of the University s Lecture Rooms by using Economical and Feasible Design Improvement Strategies, Journal of Design and Built Environment. 23(3), 1-25
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Shyh-Qi C.Y., Abd Jalil N.A., Din N.B.C., Pradeepa C., Putra A., Azeem W. (2023). Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Chancel Availability and Geometry of Four Traditional Churches in Malaysia: Simulation Experiment, Buildings. 13(4). doi:10.3390/buildings13041061
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Chin Vui Sheng D.D., Yahya M.N.B., Che Din N.B. (2022). Sound Absorption of Microperforated Panel Made from Coconut Fiber and Polylactic Acid Composite, Journal of Natural Fibers. 19(7), 2719-2729. doi:10.1080/15440478.2020.1821290
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Din N.C., Zhi T.S., Soon C.K. (2022). Evaluation of Acoustical Performance for Atrium Design with Respect to Skylight Geometry and Material in the Tropics, Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology. 30(4), 2983-2997. doi:10.47836/pjst.30.4.35
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How D.L.K., Din N.C. (2022). Acoustical Evaluation of Caf in Heritage Building at Jonker Walk, Melaka, International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology. 13(3), 28-38. doi:10.30880/ijscet.2022.13.03.003
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Mistar N.A., Sulaiman R., Che Din N.B. (2020). A Conceptual Framework for Acoustic Comfort Classification in Eatery Places: Critical Reviews of the Determining Factors, Acoustics Australia. 48(3), 337-348. doi:10.1007/s40857-020-00204-3
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Che Din N., Anuar A.S. (2019). Assessing the effect of dome shape and location on the acoustical performance of a mosque by using computer simulation, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. 16(1), 6415-6426. doi:10.15282/ijame.16.1.2019.23.0485
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Che Din, N., Anuar, A. S. (2019). Assessing the effect of dome shape and location on the acoustical performance of a mosque by using computer simulation. International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 16(1), 6415-6426. doi: 10.15282/ijame.16.1.2019.23.0485
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Jalil N.A.A., Din N.B.C., Keumala N., Razak A.S. (2019). Effect of model simplification through manual reduction in number of surfaces on room acoustics simulation, Journal of Design and Built Environment. 19(3), 31-41
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Chin D.D.V.S., Bin Yahya M.N., Din N.B.C., Ong P., Bin Zaman I., Bin Zainulabidin M.H., Bin Ismon M., Bin Kasron M.Z. (2018). Sound absorption performance of micro-perforated panel (MPP) made from biodegradable composite (hibiscus cannabinus+PLA) material, Key Engineering Materials. 791, 3-9. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.791.3
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Chin D.D.V.S., Yahya M.N.B., Che Din N.B., Ong P. (2018). Acoustic properties of biodegradable composite micro-perforated panel (BC-MPP) made from kenaf fibre and polylactic acid (PLA), Applied Acoustics. 138, 179-187. doi:10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.04.009
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Mohd Anuar E.M.E., Che Din N.B., Hussein H. (2017). Traffic noise influence on soundscape quality at campus landscape area, Journal of Design and Built Environment. 17(1), 1-17. doi:10.22452/jdbe.vol17no1.1
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Jalil N.A.A., Din N.B.C., Keumala N. (2016). Assessment on acoustical performance of green office buildings in Malaysia, Indoor and Built Environment. 25(4), 589-602. doi:10.1177/1420326X14559855
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Jusoh M.Z., Din N.C., Dimon M.N. (2016). Comparison of normal incident sound absorption coefficient of direct piercing carved wood panel for circular, geometry and floral design, Jurnal Teknologi. 78(6-10), 1-8. doi:10.11113/jt.v78.9177
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bin Che Din N., Yong L.H., Razak A.S.A. (2016). Relationship between room characteristics and speech intelligibility in contemporary churches in Malaysia, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. 13(2), 3451-3461. doi:10.15282/ijame.13.2.2016.13.0285
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Rahman S., Khan M.T.R., Akib S., Din N.B.C., Biswas S.K., Shirazi S.M. (2014). Sustainability of rainwater harvesting system in terms of water quality, The Scientific World Journal. 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/721357
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Din N.B.C., Otsuru T., Tomiku R., Okamoto N., Asniawaty K. (2013). Reproducibility and applicability of ensemble averaged surface normal impedance of materials using an in-situ technique, Acoustics Australia. 41(3), 207-212
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Din N.C., Otsuru T., Tomiku R., Jusoh M.Z., Dimon M.N. (2013). A practical application of ensemble averaged surface normal impedance measured in situ, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. 7(1), 1074-1085. doi:10.15282/ijame.7.2012.22.0087
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Din, N. B. C., Otsuru, T., Tomiku, R., Okamoto, N., Asniawaty, K. (2013). Reproducibility and applicability of ensemble averaged surface normal impedance of materials using an in-situ technique, Acoustics Australia. 41(3), 207-212
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Din, N. C., Otsuru, T., Tomiku, R., Jusoh, M. Z., Dimon, M. N. (2013). A practical application of ensemble averaged surface normal impedance measured in situ, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. 7(1), 1074-1085
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Jusoh M.Z., Dimon M.N., Yeow Y.K., Din N.C., Rosman R. (2013). Normal incidence sound absorption coefficient of direct piercing carved wood panel with daun sireh motif using boundary element method, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. 7(1), 1043-1052. doi:10.15282/ijame.7.2012.20.0085
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Kusno A., Otsuru T., Tomiku R., Okamoto N., Bin Che Din N. (2013). The effect of humidity on the stability of pressure - Velocity sensors: A measurement method of absorption characteristics of building materials by using ensemble averaging, AIJ Journal of Technology and Design. 19(41), 179-184. doi:10.3130/aijt.19.179
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Kusno, A., Otsuru, T., Tomiku, R., Okamoto, N., Bin Che Din, N. (2013). The effect of humidity on the stability of pressure - Velocity sensors: A measurement method of absorption characteristics of building materials by using ensemble averaging, AIJ Journal of Technology and Design. 19(41), 179-184
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Din N.B.C., Otsuru T., Tomiku R., Okamoto N., Asniawaty K. (2012). Measurement method with a pressure-velocity sensor for measuring surface normal impedance of materials using ensemble averaging: Comparison with other methods and its geometrical configuration, Acoustical Science and Technology. 33(2), 86-95. doi:10.1250/ast.33.86
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Din, N. B. C., Otsuru, T., Tomiku, R., Okamoto, N., Asniawaty, K. (2012). Measurement method with a pressure-velocity sensor for measuring surface normal impedance of materials using ensemble averaging: Comparison with other methods and its geometrical configuration, Acoustical Science and Technology. 33(2), 86-9513463969 (ISSN).
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Jeong J.H., Din N.B.C., Otsuru T., Kim H.C. (2010). An application of a noise maps for construction and road traffic noise in Korea, International Journal of Physical Sciences. 5(7), 1063-1073
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Jeong, J. H., Din, N. B. C., Otsuru, T., Kim, H. C. (2010). An application of a noise maps for construction and road traffic noise in Korea, International Journal of Physical Sciences. 5(7), 1063-107319921950
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A Framework of Media Architecture Elements in Redefining Urban Environments. International Journal of Property Sciences (E-ISSN: 2229-8568), 2025, 15(1), 54–70. https://doi.org/10.22452/ijps.vol15no1.4
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A Comparative Simulation Study on the Acoustical Condition of Malaysian Public Secondary Schools’ Classrooms, Journal of Acoustics and Vibration Research (JAVR), 2(1), 1-11
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Impact of Rigid Wall Back Shape on the Sound Absorption Performance of Microperforated Panels, Journal of Transport System Engineering, 11(2), 43-49
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Music in Malaysia: Issues, Challenges, and the Implementation of Soundscapes into the Built Environment. Journal of Acoustics and Vibration Research, 2(1), 12–27. Retrieved from https://journal.svam.my/index.php/javr/article/view/30
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Acoustical Evaluation of Multipurpose Hall by Using Computer Simulation: A Case Study of Tunku Canselor Hall Universiti Malaya, Journal of Acoustics and Vibration Research, 1(1), 2023
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Investigation of the Acoustics Performance of the University’s Lecture Rooms by using Economical and Feasible Design Improvement Strategies, Journal of Design and Built Environment, 23(3), 2023
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A Comparative Study on The User Comfort Perception of the Post-Independence and Post-Millennium Era Public Secondary School Classroom in Malaysia, Journal of Building Performance, 12 (1), 23-38
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Sound Absorption of Microperforated Panel Made from Coconut Fiber and Polylactic Acid Composite, Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020
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The Perception of Thermal Comfort in Malaysia Public Low-Cost Housing. Built Environment Journal, [S.l.], v. 18, n. 2, p. 47-56, July 2021. ISSN 2637-0395.
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Conceptual Framework for Acoustic Comfort Classification in Eatery Places: Critical Reviews on the Determining Factors, Acoustics Australia, 2020
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Evaluation on Acoustical Performance of Classroom Spatial and Layout Arrangement by using Computer Simulation, ournal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 10(1), 2020
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The Effectiveness of using Furnishings to Improve the Housing Acoustic of Low-Cost Flats in Malaysia, Journal of Building Performance, Vol. 11 (1), 2020
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Wall-Mounted Wind-Driven Rain (WDR) Gauges For Building Facades, International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 6(1)
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A Practical Application of Ensemble Averaged Surface Normal Impedance Measured In-Situ, International Journal of Automotive & Mechanical Engineering, 7(1), 1074-1085, 2013; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15282/ijame.7.2012.22.0087
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Mihrab Design and Its Basic Acoustical Characteristics of Traditional Vernacular Mosques in Malaysia, Journal of Building Performance, 4(1), 44-51, 2013
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The effect of humidity on the stability of pressure- velocity sensors-A measurement method of absorption characteristics of building materials by using ensemble averaging-, AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, Vol.19, No. 41, 2013.2, pp. 179-184
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Thermal and Acoustic Environmental Requirements for Green Buildings in Malaysia, Journal of Design and Built Environment, 11, 1-9, 2012
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Ensemble averaged surface normal impedance measurement method in a reverberation room. Acoustical Science and Technology 32(2):69-72
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An Application of a Noise Maps for Construction and Road Traffic Noise in Korea. International Journal of Physical Sciences 5(7) : 1063- 1073.
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Ensemble Averaged Surface Normal Impedance of Material using an In-Situ Technique: Preliminary study using boundary element method. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 125(6): 3784-3791
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Investigation of the Characteristics of Sequential Landscape Elements using Images for Historical Space. Journal of Design and Built Environment 5(1): 61-76
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Otsuru, T., Tomiku, R., Din, N. B. C., Okamoto, N., & Murakami, M. (2009). Ensemble averaged surface normal impedance of material using an in-situ technique: Preliminary study using boundary element method. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 125(6), 3784-3791.
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Development of measurement method for absorption characteristics of building materials - Basic characteristics and application of pu sensor. Reports of the Faculty of Engineering, Oita University, Oita University Repository Dspace, pp 25-32, ISSN: 0387- 7868, March 2006
Books
- Zaiton Haron, Nazli Che Din (2017), Innovative Computational Methods of Acoustics Parameters, UTM Press
Chapter in Books
- Soundscape Design for Healthy Ageing in Indoor Environment, Indoor Environment for Better Well-Being Integrating Design, Inclusion and Innovation, pp 153-170, UM Press
- The IVE-IEQ Model: A Conceptual Framework for Immersive IEQ Learning. In: Nakamatsu, K., Patnaik, S., Kountchev, R. (eds) AI Technologies and Virtual Reality. AIVR 2023. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 382. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9018-4_7
- Structural Integrity and Monitoring for Composite Materials. In Ariffin, A.H. et al (Ed), Microperforated Panel Made by Biodegradable Natural Fiber Composite for Acoustic Application. Springer, 10.1007/978-981-19-6282-0_4
- Software Applications. In Ab Ghafar, A.S. et al (Ed), Sound Absorption Performance of Microperforated Panel Made from Natural Fiber Composite, Penerbit UTHM
- Acoustical Performances in Malaysian Mosques: Reverberation Time in the Main Prayers Halls. In Prof. Mashary A. Al Naim, Dr Hani M Al Huneidi & Dr. Noor Hanita Abdul Majid (Eds), Mosque Architecture: Present Issues and Future Ideas (pp. 539-548), Kuala Lumpur, Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosques Architecture & Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad
- Acoustical Evaluation and Occupants Satisfaction between Green Office Buildings and Conventional Office Buildings in Malaysia. Zaiton Haron (Eds), Community Perceptions on Noise (pp. 55-72), UTM Press
- Lim Ming Han, Khairulzan Yahya, Mohd Ngasri Dimon & Nazli Che Din. (2017) Random Walks Analysis for Uncertainties of machine and Workers' Movements and Strategic Noise Mapping Development, In Z. Haron & C.D. Nazli (Eds.), Innovative Computational Methods of Acoustics Parameters, UTM Press
- Nazli Che Din, Engku Mastura Engku Mohd Anuar, Hazreena Hussein and Rosli Mohamad Zin (2017) Preference and perception of highlands soundscape. In Zaiton Haron and Khairulzan Yahya (Eds.) Community Perceptions on Noise (pp. 37-54). Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Press.
- Preference and Perception of Highlands Soundscape. Zaiton Haron (Eds), Community Perceptions on Noise (pp. 37-54) UTM Press
- Zaiton Haron, Nadirah Darus, Mohd Hanifi Othman & Nazli Che Din. (2017) A Chart for Determining the Location of Rumble Strips Installation, In Z. Haron & C.D. Nazli (Eds.), Innovative Computational Methods of Acoustics Parameters, UTM Press
RESEARCH INTEREST
- ROOM ACOUSTICS (ACOUSTIC, NOSIE)
- BUILDING ACOUSTICS (ACOUSTIC, NOSIE)
- ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS (ACOUSTIC, NOSIE)
- MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS (ABSORPTION, SOUND PROPAGATION)
- SOUNDSCAPE (NOISE, SOUNDSCAPE)
- ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE (SOUND, NOISE)
- ACOUSTICS IN RELIGIOUS BUILDING (RELIGIOUS BUILDING)
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2024 - 2026, UM Global Transformation Research Grant (UMGTR) 2024Echoes Of Royal Heritage: Exploring The Soundscape Of Malay Royal Town For Cultural Preservation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2025 - 2026, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARESPembangunan Eko Pelancongan Di Kaki Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2025 - 2026, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARESDari Tradisi Ke Transformasi: Gerai Makan Lestari Berasaskan Budaya Dan Iklim Tropika ( Co-Researcher)
- 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Implementation Framework Of The Acoustical Design Criteria For Future-ready Classroom Towards Conducive Hybrid Teaching And Learning Environment ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)A Mechanism On Immersive Virtual Environment-indoor Environmental Quality (ive-ieq) Workflow Framework With Learning-experience For Education Revolution ( Co-Researcher)
- 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration GrantComparative Study on the Acoustical Quality of Traditional Churches between Malaysia & India ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2023, Government AgencyDeveloping Electronic Energy Benchmarking System (e-ebs) In Integration To Phjkr Towards Sustainable Energy Management ( Co-Researcher)
- 2022 - 2023, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARESSmart daylight system for a design studio ( Co-Researcher)
- 2019 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Establishing An Instrument For Classification Scheme Of Human Acoustic Comfort In Malaysian Eatery Places ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2021 - 2022, RU Geran - UMCaresShove It In - Food Waste ( Co-Researcher)
- 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti ProgramA Novel Classification Instrument For Human Acoustic Comfort In Eating Establishment By Using Experiential Method ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2013 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SUS (Sustainability Science)Landscape Identity Of Cameron Highlands Hill Station: Cultural Landscape And Soundscape ( Co-Researcher)
- 2014 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - AFR (Frontier Science)Potential Of Wall Cladding As Rainwater Harvesting System For Multistorey Buildings ( Co-Researcher)
- 2014 - 2017, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Determination Of An Optimum Parametric Architectural Design Strategies On Speech Intelligibility For Mosques By Using Geometrical Modeling Analysis. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2013 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SUS (Sustainability Science)Green Office: Designing, Green Specification, Procurement and Retrofitting. Case Study:UMCARES University of Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
- 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SUS (Sustainability Science)Investigation of the Acoustics Performance in Green Office Buildings ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SUS (Sustainability Science)URBAN GREEN HOME PROGRAM ( Co-Researcher)
- 2007 - 2008, 7A STUDY ON ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT IN HOSPITALS- SOUND ENVIRONMENT AT WAITING AREAS ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2023 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Attenuated Sound Natural Ventilation Openings Fundamental Design Metrics for comfortable Affordable House, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) ( Co-Researcher)
- 2023 - 2025, UTM R&D FUND - PY/2023/01803INVESTIGATION OF STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION INFLUENCE TOWARDS SOUND ABSORPTION PERFORMANCE OF 3D PRINTED MICROPERFORATED PANEL, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) ( Co-Researcher)
- 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)Urban Green Home Program ( Consultant)
- 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)Investigation of the acoustic performance in green office buildings ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2007 - 2009, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)A Study on Acoustics Environment in Hospitals ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2007 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)A Study on Sustainable Building Services in Education Historic Building: The Design and Management of Mechanical & Electrical System ( Consultant)
Private
- 2022 - 2024, MYRA RESEARCH GRANTCHARACTERISING THE SOUNDSCAPE PROFILE OF HERITAGE STREETS IN MELAKA, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) ( Co-Researcher)
International
- 2024 - 2027, International Research Collaboration GrantComparative Study and Parametric Determination of Traditional Mosques in Indonesia and Malaysia, Universitas Hasanuddin ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2027, International Research Collaboration GrantComparative Study and Parametric Determination of Traditional Mosques in Indonesia and Malaysia, Universitas Hasanuddin ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2025, Thematic Research Group SchemeANALISIS DAN STRATEGI OPTIMASI KARAKTERISTIK AKUSTIK RUMAH IBADAH, Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia ( Co-Researcher)
University
- 2025 - 2026, University Grant - Managed by ADECPrompting Design Thinking: Reframing Studio Pedagogy Through Al And Architecture Theory ( Co-Researcher)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- IMPACT Programme 1.0, Dr. Kie Yamamoto08 Feb 2026 - 14 Mar 2026 (International)
- Cadangan Ubahsuai Dalaman Pada Tingkat 6 Bagi Bilik Mekanikal Chiller Yang Sediada Di Sebuah Hospital Swasta Diatas Lot 2024Jalan Stadium Mukim Daerah Muar Johor Untuk Tetuan Maharani Specialist Hospital Sdn. Bhd., KPJ BANDAR MAHARANI SPEACIALIST HOSPITAL SDN. BHD24 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (National)
- PELAN INDUK BAGI PEMBANGUNAN UM SMART CITY, Universiti Malaya, Consultant27 Jan 2023 - 26 Jun 2023 (University)
- KAJIAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA MASTERPLAN 2050, Jabatan Pembangunan & Penyelenggaraan Harta Benda, Universiti Malaya, Coordinator03 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID AT-TAQWA, BANDAR BUKIT MAHKOTA, KAJANG, SELANGOR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID IBNU MAS UD, KAMPUNG DATUK KERAMAT, KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID AL-IKHLAS, SEKSYEN 13, SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR, KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P) , Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID AR-RAUDHAH, KAMPUNG SUNGAI KELAMBU, BANTING, SELANGOR, KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID AS-SALAM, TAMAN PUCHONG PERDANA, PUCHONG, SELANGOR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID AS-SYAKIRIN, KLCC, KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID BANDAR DIRAJA KLANG, KAWASAN 18, KLANG, SELANGOR, KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID DARUL MUTAQQIN, JALAN SUNGAI UDANG, KLANG, SELANGOR, KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID ANDALUSIA, BANDAR LAGUNA, MERBOK, KEDAH, KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID SAIDINA ABU BAKAR AS-SIDDIQ, JALAN ARA, BANGSAR BARU, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID TALHAH BIN UBAIDILLAH, JALAN ALAM SUTERA UTAMA, KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID TUN KHALIL ASAHAN, PEKAN ASAHAN, MELAKA., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID ARA DAMANSARA, TAMAN PUTRA DAMAI, PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID IKRAM, IUKL, BANDAR BARU BANGI, SELANGOR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID JAMEK BANDAR KAJANG, BANDAR KAJANG, KAJANG, SELANGOR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID JAMEK KAMPUNG BARU, KAMPUNG BARU, KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERI KEMBANGAN, SELANGOR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2018 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID AL-UMM, SEKSYEN 1, BANDAR BARU BANGI, SELANGOR, KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2018 (National)
- SIRI UJIAN AKUSTIK DI MASJID KHALID AL-WALID, MINDEF, KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR., KAJANG HOME OF ACOUSTICS AND NOISE SDN. BHD. (1114184-P), Consultant01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2018 (National)
- UMCARES GREEN OFFICE , UMCARES, Consultant01 Jul 2012 - 01 Jul 2015 (National)