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Nurul Hamiruddin Bin Salleh

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Master of Arts in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings) - Masters Degree, University of York
  • Bachelor of Architecture with Honours - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • Diploma in Architecture - Diploma, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • Certificate of Architecture - Certificate, Politeknik Ungku Omar Ipoh, Perak

Nurul Hamiruddin Bin Salleh (Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Other's position:

Deputy Dean, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design


hamiruddin@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Ts. Dr. Nurul Hamiruddin Salleh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Selangor. He was the Head of Department of Architecture from July 2012 until June 2014 and October 2016 until December 2016. Academically, he obtained his Certificate in Architecture from Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO) in 1993. Later, Diploma in Architecture and Bachelor in Architecture (Hons) degree in 1996 and 2000 respectively from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor. He was awarded Master of Arts in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings and Places) from the University of York, York, the United Kingdom in 2003. Consequently, he pursued his studies and was conferred a PhD. in Architecture (Building Conservation) in 2011 from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia.  Professionally, he was registered as a Registered Conservator by the Department of National Heritage (JWN) in 2015. He is also a Professional Technologist in Building and Construction Technology with Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT) since March 2019. He also was a council member of ICOMOS Malaysia from 2018 until 2020. He has involved in various consultancy projects such as the Johor Bahru Urban Forest Project, Proposed Master Plan for Azlan Malaysia in Perak, Proposed International Islamic University Afghanistan, Conservation of Masjid Sultan Alaeddin in Banting, Relocation and Restoration of Rumah Kutai Perak KAED,IIUM, and Restoration of Rumah Melayu No. 41 Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. His research interest includes architecture, heritage building conservation, building fire safety, building construction & technology, and architectural documentation.  Nurul Hamiruddin is active in publication, research, supervision and consultancy. In the heritage conservation field, he frequently invited by JWN, Public Works Department of Malaysia (JKR) and the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia as a panel expert or an advisor. Whereby, in architectural education, he is a panel member of accreditation visit for Council of Architectural Education Malaysia (CAEM), Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM) since 2015.   


Area of Specialisation


  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Heritage and Conservation - Fire Safety in Heritage Buildings
  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Construction and Project Management ~ Building Management and Services of Construction (Including of Commercial Building Management Services, Housing Management Services, Industrial Building Management Services, Industrialised Building/ Construction System (IBS/ICS), Structural Products (Wall/Floor Tiles, Roofing Tiles) - Masonry, timber, reinforced concrete, steel
  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Heritage and Conservation - Historic building conservation
  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Design Management and Professional Practice - Architectural building design


Professional Membership


  • 2000: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM)
  • 2011: Member of Profesional Body / Association, ICOMOS International
  • 2013: Member of Profesional Body / Association, ICOMOS Malaysia


Teaching Responsibilities


ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 2018/2019
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 (STUDIO) 2011/2012
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 (STUDIO) 2016/2017 2012/2013 2011/2012
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5 (STUDIO) 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 (STUDIO) 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 7 (STUDIO) 2012/2013
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I (STUDIO) 2004/2005
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V (STUDIO) 2005/2006
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI (STUDIO) 2010/2011
ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 2005/2006 2004/2005
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 2 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 3 2023/2024 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2013/2014 2005/2006
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 2004/2005
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 2005/2006
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION II 2004/2005 2003/2004
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND FIRE FIGHTING TECHNOLOGY 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
BUILDING MATERIAL I 2004/2005
DESIGN THESIS 1 2015/2016 2014/2015
DESIGN THESIS 2 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
DISSERTATION 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
DRAUGHTMANSHIP AND WORKING DRAWING 2014/2015 2013/2014 2005/2006
DRAUGHTSMANSHIP AND WORKING DRAWING 2005/2006
FIRE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014
HERITAGE BUILDING CONSERVATION 2023/2024
HERITAGE STUDIES 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2003/2004
HERITAGE STUDIES 1 2022/2023 2021/2022
HERITAGE STUDIES 2 2022/2023 2021/2022
INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2003/2004
MASJID ARCHITECTURE 2022/2023
MASTER DESIGN STUDIO 1 2017/2018
MASTER DESIGN STUDIO 2 2017/2018
WORKING DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2005/2006


Supervision


The Role Of Muslim Afghan Cameleer In The Development Of Perth Masjid.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Member Supervisory Committee
Development Of Building Maintenance Communication Effectiveness Model For High Rise Building Maintenance Management In Malaysia.
Ph.D Completed 2016 Member Supervisory Committee
Developing Maintenance Management Strategies For Preserving Heritage Museum Buildings Against Deteriorations In Malaysia Context.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
1. Evaluation The Viability Ofurba N High-Rise Residence Walkability And Neighborhood Accesibility In Kuala Lumpur 2. Microhousing Development In Kuala Lumpur To Increase Quality Of Life Along Klang River.
Master Completed 2023 Main Supervisor
Fire Safety Compliance Of Private Tahfiz Schools In Selangor.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Discovering Spatial Planning Of E-Sport Training Headquarters For Player Gaming Performance In Malaysia E-Sports Digital Campus : Academy Centre For E-Sports Enthusiasts In Malaysia.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Identification Of Fire Safety Issues And Challenges In Residential High-Rise Buildings In Saudi Arabia.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Re-Configure Community Second Life Computer Centre/ Daylighting Design Strategies At Waiting Areas Of Malaysian Public Health Clinic Buildings Re-Configure, Integrated Community Technology Centre At Kota Damansara.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Conserving The Architectural Characteristics Of Dhaka'S Mughal Mosques, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Master Completed 2021 Co-supervisor
1. Extended Reality Public Edutainment Park 2. Relationship Between Mental Health And Residential Environment.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
1. The Rejuvenating Of Kuala Perlis Fisherman Village - Proposed Communal Centre 2. Factors Affecting Heritage Enclave Of Clan Jetties, Penang.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
1. Outdoor Recreation Centre At Kuala Kubu, Hulu Selangor 2. Assessment On The Physical Factors Of Spot Facilities Influencing Participation Of Muslim Women In Sport And Activities.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Construction Techniques Of Traditional Malay House: A Case Study Of Rumah Kutai Perak.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
1. Design Of Interactive Tin Mining Expeseum In Ipoh, Perak 2. Challenges Faced By Person With Disabilities (Pwds) In Masjid At Klang Valley.
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Minimally Invasive Active Fire Protection Systems In Heritage Timber Buildings.
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Evaluation Of Design Criteria For Single Living Housing Design.
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Wayfinding For All: Case Study Malaysian Public Health Clinic.
Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
Architectural Impacts On Atheletes' Visual Perception In Reducing Anxiety To Improve Performance In Indoor Sports Center.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
1. Spatial Organisation And Architectural Elements Affecting Way-Finding Of Shopping Malls In Malaysia 2. National Transplant Institute For Organ And Tissue Transplantation In Cyberjaya, Selangor.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Evaluating Of Space Design And Layout Of Students Dormitory In Controlling Bully Cases In All Boys Boarding School In Malaysia.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
1. Adaptive Reuse Of Historic Buildings 2. Soft-Shell Crabs Eco-Tourism Centre In Kampung Kuala Gula, Perak.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Investigating The Factors Causing The Projects Delay - Case Study Of Guinea Construction Project.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2021 - 2022 The Making of a Coffee Table Book on the Relocation of Masjid Kampung Laut from Nilam Puri back to Kampung Laut, Kelantan Darul Naim for East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC)
2021 - 2023 Penyediaan pelan pengurusan pemuliharaan (CMP) dan kerja-kerja pendokumentasian yang berkaitan ke atas bangunan warisan kebangsaan - bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad (BSAS Blok A) dan bangunan Pejabat Pos Besar (BSAS Blok B)
2019 - 2023 INVENTORY OF MALAY ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE IN GOMBAK DISTRICT, KUALA LUMPUR
2019 - 2022 ESTABLISHING COST MODEL FOR CONSERVATION PROJECTS OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS
2017 - 2021 Developing An Environmental Engagement Model for Encouraging Quranic Memorizing in Tahfiz Centre
2015 - 2018 Identifying the Minimum Invasive Active Fire Protection Measures for Malaysian Heritage Buildings Towards Better Preservation of the Built Heritage
2015 - 2019 The Preparation of Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an International Islamic University in Afghanistan
2014 - 2015 Conceptual Master Plan For the Proposed New Regional Development of "Azlan Malaysia" in Perak Darul Ridzuan
2013 - 2017 Root vs. Route: A comparative Study on the Architecture of Malay Diaspora in Southern Hemisphere
2012 - 2014 4D Capturing and Documentation of Heritage Building: A Case Study of the Istana Raja Bendahara (Kelantan Royal Traditions and Customs Museum) Kota Bharu, Kelantan
2011 - 2014 RU 2011: Malaysia's First Heritage District: Exploring Methodology to Evaluate Cultural Landscape Heritage Attributes
2011 - 2015 RU 2011: Exploring Methodology to Evaluate a Heritage District from the Urban and Regional Planning Perspective
2011 - 2014 RU 2011: Malaysia First Heritage District: Exploring Methodology to Evaluate a Heritage District from the Architectural Perspectives in Relation to Public and residential Buildings
2011 - 2014 RU 2011: Malaysia First Heritage District: Exploring Methodology to Evaluate a Heritage District from the Architectural Perspectives in Relation to Palace, Religious Buildings and Mausoleums
2011 - 2014 RU 2011: Malaysia's First Heritage District: Exploring Methodology to Evaluate a Heritage District from the Applied Arts and Design Perspectives in Relation to Art, Traditions and Socio-Cultural Elements.
2004 - 2011 Reconstruction of The Earliest Mosque in Malaysia Using Virtual-Reality Techniques
2004 - 2006 Original Title: The Origins and Functions of Courtyards in Islamic Architecture New Title: The Origins and Functions of Courtyards in Islamic Domestic Courtyards
On-Going
2024 - Present Kajian Penyediaan Pelan Induk Rekabentuk Sejagat Johor
2017 - Present Kajian Asas Perancangan, Penyediaan, Penggunaan, Penilaian dan Penarafan Ruang Dalaman dan Fasiliti Pusat Tahfiz dibawah JAKIM / Dasar Tahfiz Negara
2014 - Present Idenfying the Key Factors of Fire and Life Safety in Public Hosptal Buildings in Klang Valley
2013 - Present Regenerative Islamic Heritage Research Unit(RIHRU)
2013 - Present The Architecture of Australia's Muslim Pioneers
2012 - Present Integrated Islamic and Environment Friendly Building: A Sustainable Development Model


Award & Recognition


21 Nov, 2012 Gold: Best Lecturer (Architecture) Young Designer Award 2012 - Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd National
20 Nov, 2012 GOLD- BEST LECTURER ARCHITECTURE - Nippon Paint Young Designer Award 2012 National
10 Feb, 2011 Bronze Medal - IRIIE 2011- INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA University
02 Oct, 2005 Bronze Medal - IPTA R&D Expo 2005 National


Publications


Article

2023 Architectural elements of traditional Malay buildings in Gombak district, Selangor. Design Ideas Journal (DIJ), 5 (1) pp. 1-5
2023 Design factors of park facilities for Muslim female participation in extreme sports. Design Ideas Journal (DIJ), 5 (1) pp. 6-10
2022 Mapping of Malay architectural heritage in Gombak district, Selangor. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 12 (1) pp. 29-37
2021 Experiential qur'anic learnings: enriching hafazan by exploring multitude of environmental based responses. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 11 (1) pp. 80-90
2020 Active fire safety measures in the heritage timber buildings in Malaysia. Planning Malaysia, 18 (2) pp. 37-46
2020 Linking place preference with satisfaction: an examination of its relationship from Tahfiz students perspective. Test Engineering and Management, 83 () pp. 3076-3081
2019 Exploring methodology to evaluate a heritage district from the architectural perspectives in relation to palaces, religious buildings and mausoleums in Kuala Kangsar district, Perak, Malaysia. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 8 (2) pp. 28-42
2019 Masjid Architecture in Malaysia. MIHRAB: PAMERAN SENILUKIS BERTEMAKAN MASJID, () pp. 10-16
2019 Physical learning ecosystem and built environment of Tahfiz Institutions in Malaysia: a systematic review. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 9 (1) pp. 98-103
2018 A review of the built-environment attributes for Qur’anic memorization process. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 8 (2) pp. 16-27
2018 An overview of the construction techniques of traditional Malay houses: Rumah Kutai, Perak. Environment Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 3 (7) pp. 255-264
2017 A preliminary review on design conservation of Mughal mosque architecture in Dhaka: A case study between Khan Muhammad Mridha Mosque and Rasulullah's (PBUH) prototype mosque in Madina. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12 (20) pp. 5799-5806
2017 A preliminary review on design conservation of Mughal mosque architecture in Dhaka: a case study between Khan Muhammad Mridha mosque and Rasulullah’s (PBUH) prototype mosque in Madina. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12 (20) pp. 5799-5806
2017 Fire safety in museum buildings: A case study of Perak Museum, Taiping, Malaysia. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (7) pp. 6242-6246
2017 Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of cocos Malays in Tawau, Sabah. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (7) pp. 6272-6276
2013 Sustainability of Malay traditional craft and craftmanship as cultural heritage in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia . Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 3 (1) pp. 152-170
2012 Architectural photogrammetry for the recording of heritage buildings: an overview. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 2 (2) pp. 1-19
Conference or Workshop Item

2020 Built environment for memorisation: enhancing the hafazan performances through learning spatial quality and sitting styles. In: 4th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering,
2020 Experiential learnings in the Quranic memorization environment. In: International Putra Innocreative Carnival In Teaching And Learning (PicTL 2020): International Putra Innocreative Poster Competition,
2019 Preserving built heritage through education & research for sustainability: IIUM perspective & experiences. In: Simposium Kerajaan Tempatan Peringkat Kebangsaan 2019,
2018 Restoration of Rumah Kutai Perak at KAED, IIUM, Gombak. In: PAM CPD SEMINAR 2018,
2017 Best project management practice to attain project success, based on the success criteria. In: International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Applied Sciences 2017 (ICETAS),
2017 Fire safety systems in heritage buildings: objectives & principles. In: PAM-IFEM Fire Safety Approach Preservation of Heritage Buildings,
2017 Root Vs route: the diaspora of cocos Malays and their dwelling culture. In: 1st International Conference on Islamic Architecture (ISLAH 2017),
2016 Fire safety in museum buildings: a case study of Perak Museum, Taiping, Malaysia. In: International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment (ICABE 2016),
2015 Communication effectiveness in the building maintenance practice of high rise commercial building. In: 4th International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment 2015,
2015 Overview on proposed Muslim elderly enrichment centre, Shah Alam. In: 4th International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment 2015,
2014 The architecture of Istana Jahar: apprehend the parameters of historical changes. In: International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historical Buildings and Structures (REHAB 2014),
2013 Developing graduates’ collaboration skill based on Islamic perspective through integrated multi-disciplinary course in the built environment. In: 3rd International Conference on Humanities, Society, and Culture (ICHSC 2013),
2013 Identifying cultural landscape components in the district of Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia. In: 2013 ACLA International Symposium,
2013 Proposal of a probabilistic reproduction for multi- dimensional assessment of structural behavior and understanding professional ethics: a green technology approach. In: International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment (ICABE2013),
2013 The royals, the religion and the rituals; capturing of architectural narrative of a Malay royal palace. In: Architecture Politics Art Conference (ARCHHIST '13),
2012 Fire safety and protection measures in heritage buildings with special consideration on museum buildings in Malaysia. In: 1st International Conference on Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Built Environment 2012 (ICITSBE 2012),
2009 Fire safety management in heritage buildings: the current scenario in Malaysia. In: 22nd CIPA Symposium,
2008 Fire safety management in heritage buildings: a case study in Malaysia. In: The 2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries,
2007 Pengurusan keselamatan kebakaran untuk bangunan warisan di Malaysia: kajian kes muzium. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Rupabandar Malaysia: Mengekal Warisan Membina Identiti,
Book

2015 Methodologies in architectural research. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8
Book Section

2015 Measurement of quality in building constructed using Industrialised Building System (IBS) and conventional method. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 65-85
2015 Mixed methods approach for the study of fire safety management in Malaysian heritage building . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 32-52
2015 Mixed methods approach for the study of fire safety management in Malaysian heritage building . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 32-52
2015 Mixed methods approach for the study of fire safety management in Malaysian heritage building . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 32-52
2015 Research Methods for Visual Comfort Study . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 87-106
2015 Triangulation methods in thermal comfort studies. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-331-8, pp. 103-124
2013 Mixed methods inquiries in the assessment of development guidelines for the Geodesic Dome Visitors’ Centre at Pulau Payar. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-3142-24-8, pp. 53-64
2011 Architectural heritage conservation in Malaysia : recognitions and challenges.. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-032-4, pp. 73-82
2011 Architectural heritage conservation in Malaysia : recognitions and challenges.. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-032-4, pp. 73-82
2011 Fire safety in heritage buildings : life vs property safety . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-032-4, pp. 61-72
2011 The recording of historic buildings for conservation: levels and methods of recording. . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-032-4, pp. 53-60
2010 Pengenalan keselamatan kebakaran untuk bangunan bersejarah di Malaysia. In: Pusat Penerbitan Universiti (UPENA), ISBN: 9789673630561, pp. 141-166
Monograph

2018 FRGS15-192-0433: Identifying the minimum invasive active fire protection measures for Malaysian heritage buildings towards better preservation of the built heritage. In: ,
2014 Malaysia first heritage district: exploring methodology to evaluate a heritage district from the architectural perspectives in relation to palaces, religious buildings and mausoleums.. In: ,