Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. SR DR. NOOR SUZAINI BINTI MOHAMED ZAID

Associate Professor
  • Department of Building Surveying
    Faculty of Built Environment
  • suzaini_zaid
  • 0379677603

BIOGRAPHY

Suzaini M. Zaid is currently teaching at the Department of Building Surveying in the Faculty of Built Environment and was the first EcoCampus Coordinator in Universiti Malaya. Suzaini holds a PhD in Planning and Urban Development from the Faculty of the Built Environment, University of New South Wales. Suzaini was part of the testing of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Sustainable Building and Climate Initiative (UNEP-SBCI)’s Common Carbon Metric and Protocol in the Malaysian context through her PhD research. 
 
Her current research interest focuses on green intervention strategies through vertical greenery systems, operational energy, and user behaviour, which accumulated in multiple journal publications and her first book titled “Human Impact on Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation in the Built Environment”. She has teaching experience in the fields of building surveying, urban planning, and sustainable development. 
 
Suzaini is also a professionally certified Green Building Index (GBI) Facilitator and a Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST) Qualified Professional. She is determined to positively impact the built environment through green interventions to address the existential crisis of climate change.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ZERO EMISSIONS
  • ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT
  • BUILT ENVIRONMENT
  • CLIMATE CHANGE
  • URBAN STUDIES
  • URBAN CONSERVATION POLICIES

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(WALES)(2013)
    University of New South Wales, Australia
  • MSc(Building and Urban Design Development)(UCL), (Building and Urban Design Development)
    University College London, Gower Street London Wc1
  • BSc(BBuildSurv)(UM)(2006), (Ukur Bangunan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Pre-University, (Sains Fizikal)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    03 Oct 2022 - 02 Oct 2024 (Eco Campus, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Task Force Member
    31 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (International)
  • Committee Members
    06 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    25 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    17 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    08 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 (National)
  • Task Force Member
    25 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2023 (National)
  • Programme Coordinator
    27 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    22 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    01 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Task Force Member
    11 Mar 2022 - 01 Jul 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2022 (National)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA DOKUMENTASI BAGI PENYEDIAAN LAPORAN AKREDITASI SEMULA ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS (RICS), PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA UKUR BANGUNAN
    01 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA DOKUMENTASI PSAR02 BAGI PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA UKUR BANGUNAN
    01 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Editorial Board for Journal of Design and Built Environment
    01 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 (University Malaya)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA IJAZAH DASAR
    11 Oct 2019 - 09 Oct 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilihan Kemasukan ke Programe Ijazah Pertama
    03 Apr 2018 - 03 Apr 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Secretariat of UM Master Plan Ideas Competition 2016
    27 May 2016 - 31 Jul 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Library Committee Member and Faculty Representative
    01 Apr 2013 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Wakil Jabatan, Ahli Jawatankuasa Tugas-Tugas Khas Fakulti Alam Bina
    15 Sep 2014 - 15 Sep 2016 (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Wakil Jabatan, Jawatankuasa Kecil Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (JKK-PnP)
    16 Sep 2014 - 15 Sep 2016 (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Wakil Fakulti, Jawatankuasa Khas Endowmen Fakulti
    16 Sep 2014 - 15 Sep 2016 (Faculty)
  • Wakil Jabatan, Jawatankuasa Kecil 'Clean and Green' FAB
    01 Nov 2014 - 15 Sep 2016 (Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Ketua Biro, Ahli Jawatankuasa Projek Ilmiah, Buku Rujukan & Buku Panduan Fakulti Alam Bina
    15 Sep 2014 - 15 Sep 2016 (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Wakil Jabatan, Ahli Jawatankuasa Jadual Waktu & Peperiksaan Fakulti Alam Bina
    15 Sep 2014 - 15 Sep 2016 (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Wakil Jabatan, Jawatankuasa Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan (APK)
    16 Sep 2014 - 15 Sep 2016 (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Programme Trainer, Discover Your Soft Skills @ University Malaya (iCONS)
    25 Feb 2014 - 01 Mar 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member and Department Representative on the Undegraduate Council of Execution and Coordination
    01 Apr 2013 - 30 Jul 2014 (Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment)
  • Fellow
    20 Sep 2006 - 26 Mar 2014 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF BUILDING SURVEYING DIVISION, MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • GREEN BUILDING INDEX (GBI) FACILITATOR, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • GLOBAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE NETWORK (GBPN), ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2016 (International)
  • TECHNICAL COMMITTEE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION IMPACT RANKINGS (THE IR), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • GRADUATE MEMBER, MEMBER
    2012 to 2022 (National)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SIRIM RECYCLED GOODS - PRINCIPLE AND REQUIREMENTS, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • TASK FORCE MEMBER FOR PROGRAMME SELF ASSESSMENT (PSAR) FOR DOCTORAL AND MASTERS BY RESEARCH PROGRAMME , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • RISM INTERNATIONAL SURVEYING CONFERENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • SIRIM BERHAD, COMMITTEE MEMBER BY INVITATION
    2020 to 2021 (National)
  • BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT, REVIEWER
    2020 to 2020 (International)
  • UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA CAWANGAN PERAK, EXAMINER
    2019 to 2020 (National)
  • ROYAL INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS MALAYSIA (RISM) - SURVEYING CONFERENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (National)
  • JOURNAL OF DESIGN AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2018 to 2020 (University)
  • ROYAL INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS MALAYSIA, OTHERS
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • ROYAL INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS MALAYSIA (RISM) , EXAMINER
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • ROYAL INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS MALAYSIA, GRADUATE MEMBER
    2014 to 2019 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • RISM International Research Conference 3.0
    Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), 2021 (International)
  • ONLINE RESEARCH SURVEY
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2020 (Community)
  • AWAM Membership
    All Women's Action Society (AWAM), 2020 (Community)
  • Facilities Review
    Facilities, 2020 (International)
  • Certificate of Reviewing
    Building and Environment, Elsevier, 2020 (International)
  • Certificate of Reviewing
    Energy & Buildings, Elsevier, 2020 (International)
  • 5th International Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition (BEURC)
    BUILDING SURVEYING, FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT, 2020 (University)
  • Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competitition (BEURC) Supervision Certificate
    Department of Building Surveying, 2019 (University)
  • Jur for DIY Made Simple 2019 Video
    UMCares and Mr. DIY Sdn Bhd, 2019 (National)
  • Adjudicator for 11th RISM International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates 2019
    Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia, 2019 (International)
  • Jury for QS WEEK at Taylor's University
    TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY, 2019 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • DAAD DIES ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants
    German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 2018 (International)
  • Jury for FUNTASTIC SCIENCE III NATIONAL LEVEL 2018
    Ministry of Education, 2018 (National)
  • Silver Medal - International Research Innovation, Invention & Solution Exposition (IRIISE 2018)
    University of Malaya, 2018 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Silver Medal at "IIDEX Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2016"
    Universiti Teknologi Mara, 2016 (National)
  • Panel of Jury for Malaysia-Europe Facilities Management Summit 2015 "1st MyEFM Public Speaking Competition"
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • Best Poster Presentation, National Seminar on Facilities Management in the 21st Century
    Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, 2008 (International)
  • Young Academic Scholarship(SLAB Fellow)
    Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2007 (International)
  • Dean's Recognition Award
    Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, 2005 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Norman, Syuhada; Mohamed Zaid, Suzaini; Simarani, Khanom; Sulaiman, Raha; Mohd Aris, Alijah; Chin, Khor Bee; Mohd Zain, Rozainanee (2023). Environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in municipal wastewater to monitor COVID-19 status in urban clusters in Malaysia, ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY. 205(2). doi:10.1007/s00203-023-03417-y
  2. Mahyuddin, Norhayati; Samzadeh, Mozhgan; Zaid, Suzaini M.; Ab Ghafar, Norafida (2022). Towards nearly zero energy building concept - visual comfort and energy efficiency assessments in a classroom, OPEN HOUSE INTERNATIONAL. . doi:10.1108/OHI-05-2021-0099
  3. Shuhaimi, Nur Dinie Afiqah Mohammad; Zaid, Suzaini Mohamed; Esfandiari, Masoud; Lou, Eric; Mahyuddin, Norhayati (2022). The impact of vertical greenery system on building thermal performance in tropical climates, JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING. 45. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103429
  4. Zaid, Suzaini; Zaid, Laila Medina; Esfandiari, Masoud; Abu Hasan, Zahiruddin Fitri (2022). Green roof maintenance for non-residential buildings in tropical climate: case study of Kuala Lumpur, ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY. . doi:10.1007/s10668-021-01542-6
  5. Esfandiari, M., Zaid, S. M., Ismail, M. A., Hafezi, M. R., Asadi, I., Mohammadi, S., . . . Aflaki, A. (2021). Occupants' Satisfaction toward Indoor Environment Quality of Platinum Green-Certified Office Buildings in Tropical Climate. Energies, 14(8), 25. doi: 10.3390/en14082264
  6. Esfandiari, Masoud; Zaid, Suzaini Mohamed; Ismail, Muhammad Azzam; Hafezi, Mohammad Reza; Asadi, Iman; Mohammadi, Saleh (2021). A Field Study on Thermal Comfort and Cooling Load Demand Optimization in a Tropical Climate, SUSTAINABILITY. 13(22). doi:10.3390/su132212425
  7. Zaid, S. M., Abu Yamin, A., Yaacob, N. M. (2019). The Environmental Study on Ageing in Place: The Design Practice Compliance to Accessibility Legislation and Standards in Malaysia for Elderly Home Environment. Ekoloji, 28(107), 601-613.
  8. Zaid, S. M., Perisamy, E., Hussein, H., Myeda, N. E., Zainon, N. (2018). Vertical Greenery System in urban tropical climate and its carbon sequestration potential: A review. Ecological Indicators, 91, 57-70. doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2018.03.086
  9. Zaid, S. M., Graham, P. (2017). Rising residential energy consumption and GHG emissions in Malaysia: A case study of public low-cost housing projects in Kuala Lumpur. Indoor and Built Environment, 26(3), 375-391.
  10. Kamaruzzaman, S. N., Lou, E. C. W., Zainon, N., Zaid, N. S. M., Wong, P. F. (2016). Environmental assessment schemes for non-domestic building refurbishment in the Malaysian context. Ecological Indicators, 69, 548-558.
Scopus
  1. Kamarulzaman P.N., Azmi N.F., Sulaiman R., M. Zaid S. (2023). Discrepancies between national and state building by-laws in Malaysia: a review, Facilities. 41(11-12), 691-704. doi:10.1108/F-10-2021-0103
  2. Rahman A.A., Zaid S.M., Mohammad Shuhaimi N.D.A. (2022). Effects of Green Roof in Reducing Surface Temperature and Addressing Urban Heat Island in Tropical Climate of Malaysia, Journal of Design and Built Environment. 22(2), 1-20
  3. Harumain, Y. A. S., Nordin, N. A., Ching, G. H., Zaid, N. S., Woodcock, A., McDonagh, D., & Faiz, K. (2021). The urban women travelling issue in the twenty-first century. Journal of Regional and City Planning, 32(1), 1-14. doi: 10.5614/jpwk.2021.32.1.1
  4. Zaid, N. S. M., Ghazali, M. I., Azmi, N. F., Kamarulzaman, P. N., & Akashah, F. W. (2021). Environmental sustainability in malaysian heritage building conservation: Review of heritage legislation and policy. Malaysian Construction Research Journal, Specialissue12(1), 203-218.
  5. Zaid, S., Aziz, M. A., Sulaiman, R., Simarani, K., Suyoto, Y. T., Lou, E., & Esfandiari, M. (2020). Review of coronavirus transmission in urban clusters: Survival in water and wastewater systems. Journal of Design and Built Environment, 20(3), 85-102.
  6. Zainon N., Lun G.W., Zaid N.S.M., Myeda N.E., Aziz N.M. (2019). Developing a framework for life cycle assessment of construction materials through building information modelling (BIM), International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change. 10(7), 253-276
Others
  1. Ishak, N. H., Ghazali, S. A. M., & Mohd Zaid, N. S. (2022). Implementing Energy Efficiency Standard in Buildings: Occupants Awareness and Challenges. International Journal of Real Estate Studies, 16(S1), 16 23. Retrieved from https://intrest.utm.my/index.php/intrest/article/view/251
  2. Rahim, E. F. A., Zaid, S. M., & Hussein, H. (2022). Youth Perception on Climate Change and Sustainable Consumption. International Journal of Real Estate Studies, 16(S1), 56 66. Retrieved from https://intrest.utm.my/index.php/intrest/article/view/255
  3. Zaid, S. M., Esfandiari, M. & Ismail, M. A. (2018). Investigating the Indoor Environment Quality Parameters on Occupants Satisfaction and Well-Being: A Review. (2018). Journal of Building Performance, Vol 9 (2).
  4. Esfandiari M., Zaid S.M., Ismail M.A., Aflaki A., (2017). Influence of indoor environmental quality on work productivity in green office buildings: a review, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 385-390 DOI:10.3303/CET1756065
  5. Esfandiari, M., Zaid, S.M., Ismail, M.A. (2017). Investigating the Indoor Environment Quality Parameters and Their Relationship with Occupants Satisfaction in Office Buildings: A Review. Journal of Design and Built Environment, Special Issue 2017, 181-194.
  6. Raha Sulaiman, Chen Sin Yee, Noor Suzaini Md Zaid (2017). Students Perception towards Thermal Sensation in Libraries. The Malaysian Surveyor. Vol 52, No. 1, pg 20 - 35
  7. Zaid, N.S., Kiani Rad, A., & Zainon, N. (2017). Are Green Offices Better Than Conventional: Measuring Operational Energy Consumption and Carbon Impact of Green Office in Malaysia. Facilities, Vol.35(11/12), 622-637. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-06-2016-0063.
  8. Myeda,N.E.,Kamaruzzaman, S.N.,Zaid,S.M. & Fong, Y.P. (2016), Sustainable Housing: Demographic Analysis of Customers'Demand in Klang Valley,Journal of Building Performance, Volume 7 Issue 1.
  9. Wang, C., Zaid, S. M., Nazarali, N. (2016). Environmental Psychology: The urban built environment impact on human mental health. Planning Malaysia Special Issue UM 2016
  10. Suzaini M. Zaid, Nik Elyna Myeda, Norhayati Mahyuddin & Raha Sulaiman. 2015. Malaysia s Rising GHG Emissions and Carbon Lock- In Risk: A Review of Malaysian Building Sector Legislation and Policy.Journal of Surveying, Construction & Property. 6 (1)
  11. Zaid, S.M. 2015. Measuring Operational Affordability of Public Low-Cost Housing in Kuala Lumpur. Case study of People s Housing Programme Public Low-Cost Housing in Kuala Lumpur. International Journal of Social Sciences 4 (4), 54-74
  12. Anuar Alias Alias, Hamsani, D. F., Shirley Jin Lin Chua & Zaid, S. M. 2014.Psychologically impacted houses superstitions and marketability problems. Journal of Building Performance 5(1) : 34-49.
Books
  1. Esfandiari, M., Zaid, S.M., Azmi, N.F. (2023). SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS: IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR TROPICAL CLIMATE. UTHM Press
  2. Mohamed Zaid, N.S., (2021). Human Impact on Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation in The Built Environment. University of Malaya Press. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  3. Mahyuddin, N, Zaid, N.S.M, Chen, W. (2016). Total Building Performance. Malaysia: Open University Malaysia.
Chapter in Books
  1. Sulaiman, R., Azmi, N. F., Zaid, N. S (2019), Integration of Simulated Teaching and Learning Approach in Enhancing Building By Laws Approval Knowledge for Building Surveying Undergraduate Students, In N.A. Hamzaid & F.A. Ghaffar (ed). Eyes on Learning, Hearts on Teaching (pp.282 - 290). Kuala Lumpur: Academic Enhancement and Leadership Centre (ADeC)
  2. Ishak, N.H., Azmi, N.F. & Zaid, N.S.M. (2018). Historical Evolution of Buildings in Tropical Region. In Riley, M.; Cotgrave, A. & Farragher, M. (Eds.), Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates. Oxon, UK: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
  3. Zaid, N.S.M. & Kayan, B.A. (2018). Environment and Sustainability in Tropical Region. In Riley, M.; Cotgrave, A. & Farragher, M. (Eds.), Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates. Oxon, UK: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
  4. Zaid, S.M., Zainon, N., Myeda, N.E., Hussein, H., & Eeswari, P. (2017). Carbon Abatement Module for University of Malaya Eco-Campus: Addressing Urban Heat Island and Climatic Change Impact. In Yusoff, S. (Eds.), University of Malaya Living Labs: Transforming Research into Action (Volume 1), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: University of Malaya Press.
  5. Zaid, N.S.M. & Mahyuddin, N. (2015). Total Building Performance. Malaysia: Open University Malaysia.
Article in Proceeding
WoS
  1. Zaid, Suzaini M.; Myeda, Nik Elyna; Mahyuddin, Norhayati; Sulaiman, Raha (2014). Lack of Energy Efficiency Legislation in the Malaysian Building Sector Contributes to Malaysia's Growing GHG Emissions, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONGRESS (ETSDC 2014). 3. doi:10.1051/e3sconf/20140301029
Scopus
  1. Tan X.Y., Mahyuddin N., Zaid S.M. (2023). Efficacy of Energy Conservation Measures and Building Energy Intensity of a Multi-Building Complex in Malaysia, E3S Web of Conferences. 396. doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202339603004
Others
  1. Zaid, S. M., Yamin, A., Azmi, N. F. (2018). Effect of Construction Policy and Legislation in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore on Affordable Housing. International Annual Conference on Public and Business Administration Research. 25-26 August 2018. Tokyo, Japan. Volume 01, Issue 12, pg. 13
  2. Esfandiari, M., Zaid S.M., Ismail M.A., & Aflaki A. (2016). Influence of indoor environmental quality on work productivity in green office buildings: a review. Paper presented at the International Conference of Low Carbon Asia, UTM university, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  3. Suzaini M Zaid and Amir Kiani. 2016. Energy Prediction versus Energy Performance of Green Buildings in Malaysia. Comparison of Predicted and Operational Measurement of GBI Certified Green Office in Kuala Lumpur. MATEC Web Conf., 66 (2016). The 4th International Building Control Conference 2016 (IBCC 2016). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  4. Suzaini Zaid. 2015. Is Public Low-Cost Housing in Malaysia Really Affordable? Measuring Operational Affordability of Public Low-Cost Housing in Kuala Lumpur. 18th International Academic Conference. London, United Kingdom. pg 799-814
  5. Nik Elyna Myeda, Suzaini M. Zaid, Raha Sulaiman and Norhayati Mahyuddin. 2014. The Implementation of Performance Measurement System (PMS): Malaysian Facilities Management (FM) Industry. Building Surveying, Facilities Management and Engineering Conference (BSFMEC 2014)
  6. Suzaini M. Zaid, Nik Elyna Myeda, Norhayati Mahyuddin and Raha Sulaiman. 2014. Lack of Energy Efficiency Legislation in the Malaysian Building Sector Contributes to Malaysia s Growing GHG Emissions. Emerging Technology for Sustainable Development Congress (ETSDC 2014), Malaysia
  7. Suzaini Zaid & Peter Graham. 2012. The Need for Energy Efficiency Legislation in the Malaysian Building Sector. RICS COBRA 2012 Conference Proceeding, Las Vegas. p.200-215
  8. Suzaini Zaid & Peter Graham. GHG emission of low-cost housing in Malaysia using UNEP-SBCI Common Carbon Metric. Case Study of Kuala Lumpur. World Sustainable Building Conference (SB 11) Proceeding. Helsinki, Finland.
  9. ZAID, N. S. M. & GRAHAM, P. 2011. Low-Cost Housing in Malaysia: A Contribution to Sustainable Development? In: COWLED, G. J. L., ed. eddBE 2011 Sustainable Wellbeing, 2011 Brisbane, Australia. Queensland University of Technology, 82-87.
Other Publications
  1. JKR CREate & Faculty of Built Environment. (20223). Vertical Greenergy System Handbook. Development of Vertical Greenery System for Non-Residential Buildings. ISBN 978-967-2284-38-3. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Framework
  2. Chan, W.H. & Zaid, S. (2022). INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP OF GREEN OFFICE BUILDINGS AND OCCUPANT S WELLBEING IN KLANG VALLEY. 7th International Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition (BEURC). Kuala Lumpur - Extended Abstract
  3. Oon, K.H. & Zaid. S. (2022). A Study on Investigating Lifecycle Challenges in Implementing Vertical Greenery Systems in Malaysian Buildings. 7th International Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition (BEURC). Kuala Lumpur - Extended Abstract
  4. Tan, J.W. & Zaid, S. (2022). CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON BUILDING COOLING ENERGY DEMAND IN TROPICAL CLIMATE: CASE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN MALAYSIA. 7th International Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition (BEURC). Kuala Lumpur - Extended Abstract
  5. Zainon, N., Myeda, N.E., Mohamed-Zaid, N.S., Harumain, Y.A.S., Zyed, Z.A.S., Mohd Rahim, F.A., Aziz, N.M., & Loo, S.C. (2019). Rejuvenating Public Space through Reimaging Recyclable Plastic & Construction Waste: A Case of Kebun-Kebun Sentosa. In Hamzah, Z.L. (Eds.), Extended Abstracts of the Universiti Malaya Academia-Community Engagement International Conferene (UMACE) 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: UMCares, 15-20. https://myumcares.um.edu.my/Image/FLAGSHIP%20PROGRAM/UMACE/2019/UM%20ACE%202019%20-%20EXTENDED%20ABSTRACT.pdf. - Extended Abstract

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Penilaian and Pemeriksaan Fizikal Keadaan Bangunan Ptptn, PTPTN
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Disruptive Innovation to Mitigate Human Impact on Climate Change, 10th RISM-RICS International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates 2018, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Malaysia Division  (International) (24 Nov 2018 - 24 Nov 2018)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Grant Proposal Writing Workshop for Early Career Researchers, DIES ProGRANT Multiplication Training Malaysia 2022, DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (National) (01 Jun 2022 - 03 Jun 2022)
  2. Climate change is the greatest threat humanity is facing, Advanced Communications Skills Interview , Kristin Chong Shu Jing (University) (10 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 2020)
  3. FRGS FBE WORKSHOP , Evaluation Panel for FRGS 1/2020, Faculty of Built Environment, UM (University) (07 Feb 2020 - 07 Feb 2020)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. 1st MyEFM Public Speaking Competition Chairperson , Malaysia-Europe Facilities Management Summit 2015, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya (International) (29 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2015)
  2. Moderator for Panel Session II: What is Urban Conservation Planning?, International Conference of Integrated Urban Planning (ICIUP2014) , Department of Urban and Regional Planning (Others) (14 Oct 2014 - 16 Oct 2014)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Social Psychological Factors for Energy Efficiency Behaviour Change in Building Occupants, International Conference on Communication, Arts and Human Sciences (ICCAHS-23), International Institute of Education, Research and Development (IIERD) (International) (08 May 2023 - 09 May 2023)
PRESENTER
  1. Upcycling Waste into Recycled School Materials, International Conference of UM Community-Academia Engagement (UMACE) 2019, UMCares - The Community & Sustainability Centre (International) (30 Sep 2019 - 01 Oct 2019)
  2. Investigating Social Psychology Factors for User Behaviour Change Towards Energy Efficiency and Conservation , International Summer School Urban Strangulation: Constricted Cities in Rapid Private Urban Development ., Universitas Pembangunan Jaya and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (International) (02 Sep 2019 - 05 Sep 2019)
  3. OPTIMISING THERMAL COMFORT IN GREEN RATED OFFICE BUILDINGS IN MALAYSIA: A CASE STUDY, National Asset and Facility Management Convention (NAFAM) 2018, Ministry of Works Malaysia (National) (08 Oct 2018 - 09 Oct 2018)
  4. Effect of Construction Policy and Legislation in Malaysia, Indonesia And Singapore on Affordable Housing, International Annual Conference on Public and Business Administration Research 2018, Tokyo Academy of Research & Innovation (TARIJ) (International) (25 Aug 2018 - 26 Aug 2018)
  5. INVESTIGATING THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY PARAMETERS ON OCCUPANTS SATISFACTION AND WELL-BEING: A REVIEW, 3rd MALAYSIA-EUROPE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2017, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, (International) (26 Sep 2017 - 26 Sep 2017)
  6. Carbon abatement module for UM eco-campus: Addressing urban heat island & climate change impact, SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2017, Sustainability Science Research Cluster (International) (20 Apr 2017 - 21 Apr 2017)
  7. Influence of indoor environmental quality on work productivity in green office buildings: a review, International Conference of Low Carbon Asia, UTM (International) (01 May 2016 - 02 May 2016)
  8. Is Public Low-Cost Housing In Malaysia Really Affordable? Measuring Operational Affordability Of Public Low-Cost Housing In Kuala Lumpur. , 18th International Academic Conference, London, The International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (IISES) (International) (25 Aug 2015 - 27 Aug 2015)
  9. Lack of Energy Efficiency Legislation in the Malaysian Building Sector Contributes to Malaysia s Growing GHG Emissions, Emerging Technology for Sustainable Development Congress (ETSDC 2014), The 3rd International Building Control Conference (IBCC) 2013 (International) (01 Nov 2014)
  10. The Need for Energy Efficiency Legislation in the Malaysia Building Sector. A Policy Review, 3rd International Building Control Conference 2013, Royal Institute of Surveyor Malaysia (International) (21 Nov 2013 - 21 Nov 2013)
  11. The Need for Energy Efficiency Legislation in the Malaysian Building Sector, RICS COBRA 2012 Conference, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) (International) (11 Sep 2012 - 13 Sep 2012)
  12. GHG emission of low-cost housing in Malaysia using UNEP-SBCI Common Carbon Metric. Case Study of Kuala Lumpur, World Sustainable Building Conference (SB 11), International Council for Research & Innovation in Building & Construction (CIB), iiSBE (International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment) , United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) (International) (18 Oct 2011 - 21 Oct 2011)
  13. Low-Cost Housing in Malaysia: A Contribution to Sustainable Development?, eddBE 2011 Sustainable Wellbeing, Queensland University of Technology (International) (27 Apr 2011 - 29 Apr 2011)
OTHERS
  1. Upcycling SIRIM Industry Standard Draft, Upcycling - Stakeholder Consultation Session, SIRIM Berhad (International) (02 Dec 2020 - 02 Dec 2020)
  2. Community of Interest on Sustainable Housing, EU SWITCH Asia Sustainable Consumption and Production Facility, SWITCH-Asia Programme (International) (14 Oct 2019 - 14 Oct 2019)
  3. Development of Women Transport Mobility Index and Development of Malaysia Women Persona , WORKSHOP FOR BARRIERS TO WOMEN MOBILITY , Barriers To Women's Mobility (National) (29 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2019)
  4. The Implementation of Performance Measurement System (PMS): Malaysian Facilities Management (FM) Industry, Building Surveying, Facilities Management and Engineering Conference (BSFMEC 2014), The 3rd International Building Control Conference (IBCC) 2013 (International) (01 Nov 2014)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Journal Artichle Reviewer At Heliyon, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Internal Examiner, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) External Examiner, University, (External Examiner)
  4. (2023) External Examiner, University, (External Examiner)
  5. (2023) Internal Examiner for Pd, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2021) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis for Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2021) Internal Assesor for Proposal Defense for Masters Candidate Semester 2 Session 2020/2021, University, (Internal Assessor)
  8. (2021) Chairperson for Candidature Defense for Doctoral Candidate Semester 2 Session 2020/2021, University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2021) External Assessor for Doctoral Thesis Seminar for Semester 2 Session 2020/2021, University, (External Assessor)
  10. (2021) Panel for Research Methodolody Proposal Defense Semester 1 Session 2020/2021, University, (Internal Assessor)
  11. (2021) Chairperson for Proposal Defense for Doctoral Candidate Semester 1 Session 2020/2021, University, (Reviewer)
  12. (2021) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis for Examination (Research Mode), University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2020) SIRIM Industry Standard - Upcycling Consultation Session, (Scientific Committee)
  14. (2019) International Journal on Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, (Reviewer)
  15. (2019) MALAYSIA SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (PERSATUAN SAINS SOSIAL DAN TEKNOLOGI), (Reviewer)
  16. (2018) Housing Policy Debate , (Reviewer)
  17. (2018) KEMANUSIAAN The Asian Journal of Humanities , (Reviewer)
  18. (2018) QS World University Rankings Academic Reputation Survey, (Reviewer)
  19. (2018) Kajian Malaysia, (Reviewer)
  20. (2018) CEAT 2018 International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology , (Reviewer)
  21. (2018) Journal of Construction in Developing Countries , (Reviewer)
  22. (2018) Referee for Professorship position at The Pennsylavania State University, (Referee)
  23. (2018) 3rd Go Green Summit , (Scientific Committee)
  24. (2018) International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, (Reviewer)
  25. (2018) Journal of Business Economics and Management, (Reviewer)
  26. (2016) Associate Editor for PLANNING MALAYSIA (Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners - Special Edition), (Associate Editor)
  27. (2016) Technical Committee for the 4th International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT) 2016, (Scientific Committee)
  28. (2016) Associate Editor for Journal of Design and Built Environment , (Editor)
  29. (2015) Reviewer for International Conference on Development and Socio-Spatial Inequalities (ICDSSI 2015) , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Expert Panel for Global Building Performance Network (Gbpn), International, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2022) Sirim Industry Standard Committee for Eco-Industrial Park - Classification, National, (Technical Advisor)
  3. (2022) Committee Member for 14th International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates 2022, National, (Technical Advisor)
  4. (2022) Expert Panel for Global Building Performance Network (Gbpn), International, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2020) Buildings and Construction Sector Expert Consultation on Draft NDC Roadmap for Buildings and Construction Vietnam , Global Buildings Performance Network, International
  6. (2020) Consultation on Draft NDC Roadmap for Buildings and Construction Vietnam , Global Buildings Performance Network
  7. (2018) World Bank's Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), The Economist Intelligence Unit
  8. (2017) The Public Sensorium: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Gender, Disability, Architecture, and Public Spaces, University of Malaya
  9. (2017) Masters of Science (Psychology Education), University Putra Malaysia
  10. (2017) ASEAN University Network-Disability and Public Policy Network (AUN-DPPnet) Workshop , ASEAN University Network-Disability and Public Policy Network (AUN-DPPnet), The Nippon Foundation, University of Malaya
  11. (2016) Technical Expert, Global Building Performance Network (GBPN), International
  12. (2016) UNEP NAMA Common Workshop Participant, United Nations Environment Programme, International
  13. (2016) Development of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions for the Building Sector Invitation to the UNEP 4th Common Workshop Da Nang, 19-20 October 2016, The NAMA Development for Building Sector Project UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
  14. (2016) RISM-RICS Undergraduate Research Conference, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  15. (2015) Project Collaboration-Sustainability-Led Design through Building Information Modelling (BIM)-University of Manchester (Dr Ruth Wood), School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, International
  16. (2015) March@UM-Empowering Sustainable Development Through Renewable and Green Energy Solutions, Frontier Science Research Cluster
  17. (2015) Research Expertise on "Investigation of Housing and Regionality in Asian Monsoon Region for Design Technology of Energy-Saving" Project, Japan Building Research Institute (BRI)
  18. (2011) Common Carbon Metric and Protocol: Pilot Project Phase 1&2 , United Nations Environment Programmes - Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative (UNEP-SBCI)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Speaker for The Symposium On Sustainable Future Energy, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Speaker, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Participant of International Partnership Workshop for Early Career Researchers, International, (Participant)
  4. (2021) Participant of Open & Distance Learning (Odl) Workshop, University, (Participant)
  5. (2021) Certificate of Completion for Completing The Session How to Publish With Oxford Journals, International, (Participant)
  6. (2021) Oxford University Press - How to Publish With Oxford Journals, International, (Participant)
  7. (2021) Elsevier Publishing Workshop Series, Researcher Academy On Campus, International, (Participant)
  8. (2021) Supre Ramadhan Food Basket 2021, University, (Participant)
  9. (2021) UM Star Series: Aspiration of The University for Research Development and Innovation, University, (Participant)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION IN WETLAND PARKS IN NORTHWEST CHINA, WANG WEI
  2. (2024) RESEARCH ON THE ECOLOGICAL VIEW OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL REFORM OF VERTICAL GREENING, XIAO LI
  3. (2024) Research on Building Environment Design According to Local Conditions --Analysis of Hospital Building Environment Design in Different Climates, Zitong Huang
  4. (2024) Economic Pricing Incentive Design for Promoting Sustainable Development of Green Buildings: Evidence from China, GUO GE
  5. (2024) user BEHAVIOUR in energy conservation, ELI FARHANA ABD RAHIM
  6. (2024) DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION IN WETLAND PARKS IN NORTHWEST CHINA, WANG WEI
  7. (2024) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CHIN SHUANG YEE
  8. (2024) PROACTIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE TO CLOSE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GAP OF GREEN BUILDINGS IN MALAYSIA, NUR ATIQAH SHAARDAN
  9. (2023) Construction Waste Management Model towards Achieving a Smart City, Mohd Nur Adli Ismail
  10. (2022) Calculation of Embodied Carbon Expenditure in Green Maintenance: A Case Study of Laterite Stone Heritage Building Conservation, NURUSH SYAHADAH BINTI MAHMUD
  11. (2021) Research on Sustainable Development of Urban Design Space under TOD Model, Junhui Yang
  12. (2020) Heritage sustainability obstacles and policies, Nouha Kassab
  13. (2019) A MODEL TOWARD OCCUPANT?S SATISFACTION OF GREEN OFFICE BUILDING IN KUALA LUMPUR, MASOUD ESFANDIARI
  14. (2014) Quantification Of Green Maintenance Model Impact On Embodied Carbon Expenditure For Laterite Stones Repair: A Case Study Of Heritage Buildings Conservation In Melaka, Nurush Syahadah Binti Mahmud
  15. (2014) Green offices, a healthy work place of the future? Investigating the impact of green offices on occupant's behaviour and work efficiency., Masoud Esfandiari
Master
  1. (2024) EFFECTS OF GREENERY SYSTEM ON OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE, TEMPERATURE AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN TROPICAL CLIMATE: CASE STUDY OF GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN MALAYSIA, NUR DINIE AFIQAH BINTI MOHAMMAD SHUHAIMI
  2. (2023) Addressing Issues and Challenges in Implementing the Energy Efficiency Malaysian Standard (MS) 1525 in Malaysian Building Sector- Strategies for Effective Implementation, SITI AZURAH BINTI MOHD GHAZALI
  3. (2019) COMPLIANCE OF THE CURRENT UNIT HOUSING DESIGN PRACTICE TO FULFIL THE ACCESSIBILITY FOR AGEING IN PLACE, AZAH BINTI ABU YAMIN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) INVESTIGATING BUILDING STAKEHOLDERS AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF BIOMIMICRY IMPLEMENTATION IN KLANG VALLEY
  2. (2021) A Study on Challenges for Vertical Greenery System (VGS)Design and Installation Method in Tropical Climate
  3. (2021) APPLICATION OF BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (BIPV) IN DESIGN STRATTEGIES FOR OPTIMIZATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN TROPICAL CLIMATE
  4. (2014) Measuring Energy Consumption of Mixed Development Project in Kuala Lumpur
  5. (2014) Energy Saving Method for Reducing Carbon Emission for 2-storey Residential Terrace Houses in Klang Valley
  6. (2014) Embodied Energy of Precast Concrete: A Study on Manufacturer Awareness in Klang Valley
  7. (2013) Comparing Predicted Performance and Measured Performance of GBI Certified Commercial Buildings in Kuala Lumpur

PATENT/IPR

  • Feasibility Study Decision Matrix and Checklist for Vertical Greenery System (VGS) Location Suitability
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  • THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO OF THE PROJECT TITLED 'FIGHT FOOD WASTE: A SCHOOL-BASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME'
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  • Investigating Social Drivers for User Behaviour Change towards Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Educational Building Typology through Green Interventions
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  • Development Of Vertical Greenery System For Government Buildings
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  • Prototype Design of Development of Vertical Greenery System for Government Buildings
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  • Energy Benchmarking Requirement Specification
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  • Home-Based Microbial Farming Handbook
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  • Development of Electronic Energy Benchmarking System for Government Buildings towards Sustainable Energy Management - EEBS Module Design
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  • Investigating Covid-19 (sars-cov-2) Coronavirus Survivability In Discharge Drain Pipework and Wastewater Treatment Systems
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  • REJUVENATING URBAN GARDEN BY USING USED MATERIALS THROUGH D.I.Y APPROACH: HANDBOOK
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  • The Potential Spaces for Home-Based Bioplastic Feedstock Microbial Farming Production in Residential Cottage Communities
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  • Investigating COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Coronavirus Survivability in Discharge Drain Pipework and Wastewater Treatment Systems
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  • VERTICAL GREENERY SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
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  • Mushroom House
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  • Affordable House Price Estimator
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  • Building Integrated Affordable Solution Model
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  • CARBON ABATEMENT CARPARK MODULE. TOWARDS UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA ECO-CAMPUS BROCHURE
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  • Building Control Innovation: Policy and Legislative Review on Malaysian Affordable Housing Construction
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  • Sustainability-Led Design (SuLeD)
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  • POSTER OF SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT SCHEME FOR NON-DOMESTIC REFURBISHMENT IN MALAYSIA
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