Curriculum Vitae

DR. NURDIYANA BINTI ZAINAL ABIDIN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Architecture
    Faculty of Built Environment
  • 03-79674585

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
    Vernacular Architecture, Culture & History

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Architecture)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • M.A, (Architecture)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • B.A, (Architecture)
    International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    25 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Timetable Coordinator
    18 Oct 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    25 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    25 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Committee Members
    31 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyediaan Dokumen Akreditasi Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) bagi Program Sarjana Muda Sains Seni Bina dan Sarjana Seni Bina, Jabatan Seni Bina, Fakulti Alam Bina
    20 Sep 2021 - present (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Jadual Waktu dan Peperiksaan Fakulti Alam Bina, Sesi 2021/2022
    12 Nov 2021 - present (University Malaya)
  • Course Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    19 Aug 2023 - 19 Aug 2023 (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Course Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    29 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    29 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    29 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Pelantikan Sebagai Panel Penilai 'Proposal Defence' Bagi Calon Ijazah Tinggi Semester 1, Sesi 2021/2022
    17 Dec 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PERTUBUHAN ARKITEK MALAYSIA ACADEMIC MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • PERTUBUHAN ARKITEK MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • LEMBAGA TEKNOLOGIS MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • SILVER AWARD WINNER for the 7th INTERNATIONAL BUILT ENVIRONMENT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH COMPETITION (BEURC) 2022
    Universiti Malaya, 2022 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. N.Z. Abidin, R.N. Raja Shahminan and F.K. Ibrahim, "A Preliminary Study on the Architectural Influences of Istana Lama Seri Menanti Negeri Sembilan", IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering vol 620 Sriwijaya International Conference on Science Engineering and Technology, 15 16 October 2018.
  2. Abidin, Nurdiyana & Raja Shahminan, Raja Nafida & Ibrahim, Fawazul. (2017). Architectural influences of Istana Lama Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan. PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL. 15.
  3. Abidin, Nurdiyana & Raja Shahminan, Raja Nafida & Ibrahim, Fawazul. (2017). Sustainable Mid-rise Vernacular Palace Architecture of Istana Lama Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan. Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology. 25.
ESCI
  1. Abidin, Nurdiyana Zainal; Shahminan, Raja Nafida Raja; Ibrahim, Fawazul Khair (2017). Sustainable Mid-Rise Vernacular Palace Architecture of Istana Lama Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan, PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 25, 29-35
Scopus
  1. Lim N.H.H., Hasnan L., Abidin N.Z., Chowdhury M.S., Jalil N.A.S.A., Hassan L.S. (2023). EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PERCEIVED IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY CITY INDICATORS AND SATISFACTION LEVELS TOWARDS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN SHAPING A HEALTHY CITY, Planning Malaysia. 21(5), 414-431. doi:10.21837/pm.v21i29.1380
  2. Ying L.J., Hassan L.S., Abidin N.Z., Hashim Lim N.H., Hasnan L. (2023). ASSESSING THE SOCIAL VALUES OF HISTORICAL WATERFRONT: A CASE STUDY OF SUNGAI PETANI, KEDAH, MALAYSIA, Planning Malaysia. 21(6), 130-143. doi:10.21837/PM.V21I30.1391
Other Publications
  1. Lim, J. Y., Hassan, L. S., S. Lim, N. H. H., Hasnan, L., Zainal Abidin, N.(2023, September 4 – Oktober 3). Assessing the Social Values of Historical Waterfront in Malaysia: A Case Study of Sungai Petani, Kedah. [Poster presentation]. Universiti Malaya Research Gallery September 2023, Malaysia. - Creative/Art Work
  2. Lim, N. H. H., Hasnan, L., Zainal Abidin, N., Hassan, L. S., Teh, B. T., Nik Hashim, N. H. (2023, June 1 – 30). Exploring the Potential of People-Place Attachment in Strengthening Post-disaster Community Resilient. [Poster presentation]. UM Research Gallery 2023: Climate Action and Planetary Health, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Creative/Art Work
  3. NOOR HASHIMAH HASHIM LIM LIYANA HASNAN NURDIYANA ZAINAL ABIDIN LINDA SHAFARINA HASSAN TEH BOR TSONG NIK HAZWANI NIK HASHIM (2023, May 31). MAPPING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE THROUGH PEOPLE PLACE ATTACHMENT: AN EMOTIONAL INVENTORY OF URBAN NEIGHBOURHOODS [Poster presentation]. Khazanah Research institute (KRI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Creative/Art Work
  4. Zainal Abidin, N., Hasnan, L., Hassan, L. S. Lim, N. H. H., Kugarajah, A. (2023, September 4 – Oktober 3). Heritage Building Management through Adaptive Reuse Principles. [Poster presentation]. Universiti Malaya Research Gallery September 2023, Malaysia. - Creative/Art Work
  5. Azman, A.H., Abidin, N. Z. (2022). Assessment of Green Offices After Completion Through Green Building Index Rating System in Malaysia [Poster Presentation]. 7th International Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition 2022, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2024, University Grant
    Inclusive Educational Empowerment: Fostering Participatory Design For Enriching Learning Environments ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Revitalizing Universiti Malaya's Icon: Sustainable Pathway Design for Safe and Illuminated Tasik Varsiti through Kinetic Energy Harvesting ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2024 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Striding Forward into Tomorrow's Adventure: Proposal for Kinetic Pathway Linkage for a Sustainable Environment and Community in UM ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    SOFT-SKILLS ENHANCEMENT THROUGH ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ( Co-Inventor)
International
  1. 2023 - 2024, The Sumitomo Foundation Grant
    COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TRADITIONAL MACHIYA IN KYOTO AND TRADITIONAL TOWNHOUSES IN MALACCA, Sumitomo Foundation ( Co-Inventor)
  2. 2023 - 2023, The Sumitomo Foundation Grant
    Comparative Study of Traditional Machiya in Kyoto and Traditional Townhouses in Malacca, Sumitomo Foundation ( Co-Inventor)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Archival Research Methods for Heritage and Cultural Research, CTR Workshop Series for Students and Young Researchers, Wakayama University, Japan (International) (29 Aug 2023 - 29 Aug 2023)
  2. Traditional Architecture of Malaysia & Visit a Traditional Malay House, PRACTICAL ENGLISH & MALAYSIAN ARCHITECTURE & URBAN CULTURE , Pusat Penyelidikan Kebudayaan dan Warisan Universiti Malaya (International) (15 Aug 2022 - 26 Aug 2022)
  3. Architecture of National Museum, National Mosque, and Islamic Arts Museum, Malaysia, PRACTICAL ENGLISH & MALAYSIAN ARCHITECTURE & URBAN CULTURE, Pusat Penyelidikan Kebudayaan dan Warisan Universiti Malaya (International) (15 Aug 2022 - 26 Aug 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. SOFT SKILLS ENHANCEMENT THROUGH ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES: A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA, International Conference on Academia-Community Engagement 2023 (InACE2023), Universiti Malaya Community Engagement Centre (UMCares) (International) (28 Aug 2023 - 29 Aug 2023)
  2. ADAPTIVE REUSE PRINCIPLES OF HERITAGE BUILDING MANAGEMENT: A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON MODEL STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATIONS, INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE AND CULTURAL CONSERVATION CONFERENCE (InHERIT 2023), Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) (International) (16 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. ASSESSMENT OF GREEN OFFICES AFTER COMPLETION through GREEN BUILDING INDEX SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA, 7th International Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition (BEURC), Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition, University Malaya (National) (09 Nov 2022 - 14 Dec 2022)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Reviewer: Asean Postgraduate Conference 2023 - a Review of Building Defects and Condition Assessment Method for Public School Buildings in Malaysia, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Reviewer: Asean Postgraduate Conference 2023 - Children’S Independent Mobility to School in Malaysia: An Overview for Future Framework, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) Internal Examiner: Proposal Defence - Faina Saleem, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Reviewer: Asean Postgraduate Conference 2023 - The Impact of Bim Technology On The Performance of Prefabricated Building Project Management in China, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Reviewer: Asean Postgraduate Conference 2023 - Reimagining Accessibility: An Exploration of Challenges in Inclusive Heritage Visitation At Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Review:Revitalization of Colonial Buildings as Community Centre: Case Study of The Former Radio Cililin Building, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, National, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) Review:Three Early Islamic Monuments in The Malay Archipelago and Its Artistic Relation With The Eastern Islamic Lands, National, (Reviewer)
  8. (2022) External Assessor for Final Design Project Diploma in Architecture At Faculty of Art & Design, New Era College University, National, (External Assessor)
  9. (2022) Juri Penilaian E-Poster Bagi Kursus Kajian Topikal (Kksb3233: Tahun 3, Semester 2), Sarjana Muda Sains Seni Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, National, (External Assessor)
  10. (2022) Pelantikan Sebagai Panel Penilai 'Proposal Defence' Bagi Calon Ijazah Tinggi Semester 2, Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2021) Pelantikan Sebagai Panel Penilai 'Proposal Defence' Bagi Calon Ijazah Tinggi Semester 1, Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Pelantikan / Pelantikan Semula Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan Kebakaran Fakulti Alam Bina, University, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2024) Pelantikan / Pelantikan Semula Ahli Jawatankuasa Kantin Fakulti Alam Bina, University, (Academic Appointment )
  3. (2024) Pelantikan / Pelantikan Semula Ahli Jawatankuasa Kecil Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerja Fakulti Alam Bina, University, (Academic Appointment )
  4. (2023) Pelantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Penasihat Industri (Iac) Jabatan Kejuruteraan Awam (Jka), Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2022) Invited Attendee as Industry Advisor for Iac, Psa During 23rd Convocation Ceremony, National, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2022) Ahli Jawatankuasa Jadual Waktu & Peperiksaan Fakulti Alam Bina, Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Academic Appointment )
  7. (2022) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyediaan Dokumen Akreditasi Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (Lam) Bagi Program Sarjana Muda Sains dan Sarjana Seni Bina, Jabatan Seni Bina, Fakulti Alam Bina, University, (Academic Appointment )
Media appearance
  1. (2022) Article Mention in Interview of School Being Mentored for Mr Diy UMCARES Design Competition, National, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2022) Menyelia Pelajar Tahun 2, Sarjana Muda Sains Seni Bina Bagi Program 33rd Architectural Student Workshop Ke Universiti Teknologi Sarawak, National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) Research on the Spatial Texture of the Streets and Alleys of the Traditional Villages in the Qinba Mountains - On the Basis of the Space Syntax Theory, XUEHUI FU
  2. (2023) CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF HISTORIC URBAN HERITAGE IN URBAN REGENERATION, LI JIAYING
  3. (2023) A STUDY OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION STRATEGIES BASED ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY:AN ALGORITHM FOR PRESERVING TRADITIONAL BUILDING TECHNIQUES AND GUIDING NEW DESIGNS, HUI HONGWEI
  4. (2023) THE HERITAGE OF HISTORICAL MALAY VILLAGE: A CASE STUDY OF KAMPUNG KUCHAI AND KAMPUNG PALOH, PERAK, NUR AS SA'ADAH ABDULLAH@MAHMUD
  5. (2021) Rejuvenation of Port Weld Railway Line inTaiping, ALVIN YEO
  6. (2021) Last Mermaids of Malaysia: Identifying the Cultural Heritage of Sama-Bajau Community in Semporna, Sabah, JAN SHEN LAW
  7. (2021) Port cities, architectural influence through trading of culture, AIMAN DIYANA HAZMAN
  8. (2021) Place Making: The role of restoration cultural identity for Historical Commercial District (CBD) in KL Downtown, WEI LING NG
  9. (2021) Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings: A Study on Potential Functions Using a Model for Developing Adaptive Reuse Strategies of Heritage Buildings, ANARISTA A/P KUGARAJAH

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) BQD7006 - Architectural Comparative Studies
Bachelor
  1. (2023) BIA1020 - Architectural Design Studio I
  2. (2023) BIA1025 - Architectural Design Studio Ii
  3. (2023) BIA2027 - Measured Drawing
  4. (2022) BIA1020 - Architectural Design Studio I
  5. (2022) BIA1025 - Architectural Design Studio Ii
  6. (2022) BIA1022 - History of Asian Architecture
  7. (2022) BIA2006 - Measured Drawing
  8. (2022) BIA2027 - Measured Drawing
  9. (2021) BIA1020 - Architectural Design Studio I
  10. (2021) BIA1025 - Architectural Design Studio Ii
  11. (2021) BIA2006 - Measured Drawing

PATENT/IPR

  • THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO OF THE PROJECT TITLED 'FIGHT FOOD WASTE: A SCHOOL-BASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME'
    COPYRIGHT
  • Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Blue Colour Pencil Medium
    COPYRIGHT
  • ''The Hagia Sophia Mosque Poster using pen and marker medium in Monochromatic Colours made for the submission of History of Asian Architecture. It features the floor plan, elevations, section and detailings of the temple within one composition drawing."
    COPYRIGHT
  • Heritage Building Management Through Adaptive Reuse Principles: A Case Study of Seremban's Administrative Heritage Building
    COPYRIGHT
  • From Isolation to Integration: Alternative Solutions to Gated Communities Towards Sustainable Urban Futures
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COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2022, Online (08 Aug 2022 - 12 Aug 2022)
  2. MICROCREDENTIALS@UM: CREATING AN MC COURSE, Universiti Malaya (08 Mar 2023 - 08 Mar 2023)