Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- 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
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 a Deputy Dean of Postgraduate, Responsible Research and Innovation, KAED from July 2023 to June 2025. He also 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 a 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 Ph.D. in Architecture (Building Conservation) in 2011 from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia.
Professionally, Dr. Nurul Hamiruddin is a Registered Conservator under the Department of National Heritage (JWN) since 2015. He is also a Professional Technologist in Building and Construction Technology with the Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT) since March 2019. He also was a council member of ICOMOS Malaysia from 2018 until 2020. He has been involved in various consultancy projects such as the Johor Bahru Urban Forest Project, the Proposed Master Plan for Azlan Malaysia in Perak, the Proposed International Islamic University Afghanistan, the Conservation of Masjid Sultan Alaeddin in Banting, the Relocation and Restoration of Rumah Kutai Perak KAED,IIUM, the Restoration of Rumah Melayu No. 41 Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, and the Preparation of Dilapidation Report and Measured Drawings of Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur.
His research interest includes architecture, heritage building conservation, building fire safety, building construction & technology, and architectural documentation. Dr. Nurul Hamiruddin is active in publication, research, supervision and consultancy. In the heritage conservation field, he was 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 visits for the 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) | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 (STUDIO) | 2024/2025 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 | 2025/2026 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 |
| DISSERTATION 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| 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 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| HERITAGE STUDIES | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2003/2004 |
| HERITAGE STUDIES 1 | 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| HERITAGE STUDIES 2 | 2024/2025 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 |
| MASTER DESIGN THESIS 1 | 2025/2026 |
| MASTER DESIGN THESIS 2 | 2025/2026 |
| 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
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The Role Of Muslim Afghan Cameleer In The Development Of Perth Masjid.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Member Supervisory Committee
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Development Of Building Maintenance Communication Effectiveness Model For High Rise Building Maintenance Management In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Member Supervisory Committee
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Cultural Heritage Destruction By Warfare: Reconstruction Strategies And The Role Of Community In Identity Building In Societies After War
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Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Developing Maintenance Management Strategies For Preserving Heritage Museum Buildings Against Deteriorations In Malaysia Context.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Analyzing The Spatial Arrangement And Design Features In Architectural Studios
Maar 7410: Revolutionizing Commerce: A Hybrid E-Commerce & Experiantal Retail Hub In Malaysia
Maar 7520: Revolutionising Commerce: A Hybrid E-Commerce And Experiential Apparel Hub In Bukit Jelutong, Selangor.
Master
Completed
2026
Main Supervisor
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Assessment On Pedestrian'S Sidewalk Design In Kuala Lumpur Towards The Safety Of Personal Mobility Device User (2) Urban Cultivation Hub: Vertical Paddy Farm As Food Self-Sufficiency Initiative.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Evaluating Of Space Design And Layout Of Students Dormitory In Controlling Bully Cases In All Boys Boarding School In Malaysia (2) Fishermen Collaborative Communal Complex In Kuala Selangor.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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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
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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The Impact Of Implementation Of Islamic Design In Low Cost House Layout Toward Better Spousal Communication (2) Kuala Lumpur Silat Olahraga Training Complex.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Architectural Impacts On Atheletes' Visual Perception In Reducing Anxiety To Improve Performance In Indoor Sports Center (2) Traditional Boat Discovery Centre In Pulau Duyong, Terengganu.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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1. Adaptive Reuse Of Historic Buildings 2. Soft-Shell Crabs Eco-Tourism Centre In Kampung Kuala Gula, Perak.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Investigating The Factors Causing Delay And Cost Overrun In Construction Projects:The Case Of Guinea.
Master
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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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
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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
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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
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Identification Of Fire Safety Issues And Challenges In Residential High-Rise Buildings In Saudi Arabia.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Fire Safety Compliance Of Private Tahfiz Schools In Selangor.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Conserving The Architectural Characteristics Of Dhaka'S Mughal Mosques, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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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
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Construction Techniques Of Traditional Malay House: A Case Study Of Rumah Kutai Perak.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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1. Extended Reality Public Edutainment Park
2. Relationship Between Mental Health And Residential Environment.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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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
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Minimally Invasive Active Fire Protection Systems In Heritage Timber Buildings.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Evaluation Of Design Criteria For Single Living Housing Design.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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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
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Wayfinding For All: Case Study Malaysian Public Health Clinic.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Heritage Impact Assessment (Hia) Principles In Traditional Mosque Conservation Projects In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Evaluating The Durability And Maintenance Of Concrete Flat Roof Waterproofing System For Commercial Building In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Tawau Cultural And Tourism Centre, Tawau, Sabah.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Evaluating The Fire Safety Compliance In Adaptive Reuse Of Old Buildings Into Cafes In Kuala Lumpur.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Analysing Structure And Construction Methods Of Rumah Tradisional Negeri Sembilan Berserambi Satu.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Issues And Challenges In Maintaining Malaysian Armed Forces Facilities Through Facilities Maintenance And Management (Fmm) Strategies.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2025 - | Advisory Conservator- Conservation Management Plan for Restoration and Upgrading of Sarawak's Historical Forts: Fort Sylvia, Kapit |
| 2025 - 2026 | Community-Led Tourism in Pasir Salak: Empowering Local Heritage through Knowledge Transfer |
| 2024 - 2024 | Kajian Penyediaan Pelan Induk Rekabentuk Sejagat Johor |
| 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 - 2006 | Original Title: The Origins and Functions of Courtyards in Islamic Architecture New Title: The Origins and Functions of Courtyards in Islamic Domestic Courtyards |
| 2004 - 2011 | Reconstruction of The Earliest Mosque in Malaysia Using Virtual-Reality Techniques |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Cadangan Pelantikan Perunding Beserta Kos Siling untuk Pembaikan dan Pemulihan Fasa 1 untuk Bangunan Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur |
| 2024 - Present | Rediscovering Pasir Salak: A Plan for Regenerative and Sustainable Tourism |
| 2024 - Present | Identifying Universal Design Practice in Malaysian Heritage Buildings: Approaches and Challenges |
| 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 |
| 2008 - Present | KAED Universal Design Unit (KUDU) |
Awards & 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 |