Curriculum Vitae

DR. ZIAD BAYDOUN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Architecture
    Faculty of Built Environment
  • ziad
  • 0379675320
  • 01111262970

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Ziad Baydoun, born in 1987 in Damascus, Syria, is a renowned academic and researcher specializing in architecture and built environment, with a particular focus on Islamic calligraphy placement in architecture. Dr. Baydoun pursued a degree in Interior Architecture at Damascus University, graduating with excellent marks in 2010. Following his graduation, he worked as a freelancer in the interior design field for two years before joining his father in large restoration projects of Al Azem and gazali Palaces.

In 2012, Dr. Baydoun moved to Malaysia to further his education and enhance his artistic talents in 3D design and Arabic cultural arts, particularly the intricate Syrian traditional 'Ajami art. He completed his Master's degree at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2016. Following his Master's, he managed Damascene Art Sdn Bhd, an innovative interior design company specializing in renovation, Islamic art conservation, and creative multimedia projects, reflecting his father's company, Baydoun Art, in Syria.

Dr. Baydoun earned his Ph.D. from IIUM in 2022, with a specialization in Islamic architecture. His research on virtual reality (VR) implementation for heritage preservation is widely recognized, and he has published numerous articles in international indexed journals. His expertise spans various 3D technologies and Autodesk software, including Revit, 3D Max, AutoCAD, and Lumion, as well as traditional handmade art.

Currently, Dr. Baydoun is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Malaya, where he continues to inspire and mentor students in architecture and interior design. His professional journey has also seen him as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Multimedia University and a guest lecturer at IIUM.

Dr. Baydoun's contributions to the field have been acknowledged through various media appearances on TV channels such as Bernama TV, TV1, and TV3, and he has been featured in newspapers for his and his family's talents in art and design.

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (BUILT ENVIRONMENT)
    International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
  • MSc, (BUILT ENVIRONMENT)
    International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
  • BA, (Interior Design)
    International University for Science & Technology, Damascus

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Curriculum Review
    25 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 (Department)
  • Curriculum Review
    27 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024 (Department)
  • Curriculum Review
    25 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Appointed as a Panels to Interview the new Students (Bachelors) UM
    07 May 2024 - 08 Jul 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Postdoctoral fellowship: A Study of VR Implementation for Heritage Preservation and Access
    01 May 2023 - 15 May 2024 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • GRADUATE TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    Since 2024 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Professional technologist
    Mbot, 2024 (National)
  • graduate technologist
    Mbot, 2024 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Baydoun, Ziad; Norishah, Tengku; Baydoun, Reham; Adam, Mastura (2024). Placement Principles of Islamic Calligraphy in Architecture: Insights from the Al-Hambra and Al-Azem Palaces, BUILDINGS. 14(7). doi:10.3390/buildings14072025
ESCI
  1. Baydoun, Ziad; Shariman, Tenku Putri Norishah Tenku; Mustaffa, Fauzan (2024). Verification and Establishment of Techniques of Ajami Artwork, ARTS. 13(4). doi:10.3390/arts13040113
Scopus
  1. Baydoun Z., Norishah T., Baydoun R., Adam M. (2024). Placement Principles of Islamic Calligraphy in Architecture: Insights from the Al-Hambra and Al-Azem Palaces, Buildings. 14(7). doi:10.3390/buildings14072025
  2. Kadi S., Abdullah A., Bachok S., Baydoun Z., Berghout A. (2024). ANALYSIS OF THE CROWD MANAGEMENT AND PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT DURING HAJJ PILGRIMAGE ON MAKKAH, Planning Malaysia. 22(5), 448-466. doi:10.21837/pm.v22i34.1601
Others
  1. Exploring the Intersection of Education and Islamic Calligraphy: Enhancing Curricula with Artistic Tradition
  2. Indoor Environment & Soiling Defects from Airborne Particulates towards Artefacts, Tourists, Visitors and Staff at the National Museum Kuala Lumpur
  3. The Islamic art and design elements applied in the Islamic city, a case study of Putrajaya Islamic City
  4. The Primary Gate of the Melaka Sultanate
  5. Uncovering the Geo-Location of the Grand Mosque of Melaka Sultanate
  6. THE QUALITIES AND MEANINGS OF THE ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY PLACEMENT IN AL-AZEM PALACE
  7. The Islamic art and design elements applied in the Islamic city
  8. The Relationship between Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning and Self-Directed Learning in the Remote Teaching Environment
  9. Arabic calligraphy in Andalusia and Ottoman houses: a comparative analysis
  10. Profiling of Islamic Calligraphy Scripts Used for Architectural Decoration of Masjid in Peninsular Malaysia
  11. THE ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY STYLES AND SCRIPTS IN MUSLIMS' ARCHITECTURE: AN OVERVIEW
  12. Innovation of Techniques In ‘Ajami as Painted Wooden Wall Panelling for Living Spaces of Syrian Houses
  13. Techniques of Painted Wood Paneling in the Ajami's Art and Craft in Syrian Houses
  14. The Traditional Method and Techniques of 'Ajami Handmade art from a Syrian Master Artisan
  15. ‘Ajami as Painted Wooden Wall Paneling for Living Spaces of Interior Design from Two Master Artisan’s Perspective
  16. 'Ajami as Wood Paneling Craft in Syrian Art and Interior Ornament

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Interior Design (Interiors, Exteriors, Modelling, Design space, Furniture)
  • Interior Architecture (Interiors, Exteriors, Modelling, Design space, Furniture)
  • Islamic Architecture (Islamic Calligraphy, Art Architecture, Ajami Art)
  • Vr Technology, (AI, Vr 360, Metaverse,)
  • Degital Architecture (3D printers, Laser Cutting Machines Co2, Revit, Cad, 3D max.)
  • Heritage and Conservation ('Ajami Art, Handmade Art, Damascene Art, Syrian Art, Ceramic Tiles, Iznick Art, Paintings, Middle east Art, Ottoman Art,)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2025, RU Geran - UMCares
    WASTE TO WONDER: HARNESSING DESIGN THINKING FOR INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2024 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Implementation of Virtual Reality in Landscape and Architectural Heritage Preservation: A Collaborative Approach ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2024 - 2025, University Grant
    Building Pathways Out of Poverty through Advanced Skills Training in Building Information Modelling (BIM) for B40 Communities ( Co-Researcher)

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) BQD7010 - Architectural Design Thesis Lab I
  2. (2024) BQD7011 - Architectural Research I
  3. (2024) BQD7017 - Architectural Research Ii
Bachelor
  1. (2024) BIA3022 - Architectural Academic Report
  2. (2024) BIA1020 - Architectural Design Studio I
  3. (2024) BIA1025 - Architectural Design Studio Ii
  4. (2024) BIA2023 - Digital Architecture
  5. (2024) BIA2027 - Measured Drawing