Currently, Dr. Zainal is the Head of Landscape Architecture at the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia. He has taken part in the challenges of urban biodiversity and landscape ecological approach within urban living environment through research, teaching and learning, consultation, community and NGo activities.
Recently, he received IIUM's recognition (IRIIE 2014) for his research on birds as the indicator of urban ecology. He gained this interest during his master's studies in Sheffield University, United Kingdom and Ph.D at UniSA, South Australia. Both universities were active in ecological and environmental knowledge and he has participated in a few biodiversity projects. Currently, he is conducting research on flora and fauna as bio- indicators for healthy urban living and natural environment. He has received many research grants from the government including FRGS, RAGS and RACE since he received his doctorate in 2012. He also has received awards in the research conventions organised by local universities and institutions.
He is also actively involved with the society through consultancy, teaching and learning activities. Locally, he has been involved in a few projects in IIUM Campus such as Mosque Square, AIKOL entrance design and IIUM entrance design. He has been invited to teach on landscape ecology at University Putra Malaysia. He is also active in social activities such as providing blue prints of village design, motivation talk with the children and youth.
He has led many studies on environmental and resource planning especially in rural areas such as surrounding area of Mount Jerai in Kedah, Lembah Bama in Kuala Lipis, Kota Lama in Johor Bahru, Bako National Park in Sarawak, Bukit Larut in Perak and recently fishing village in Pangkor Island. With his roots in the rural area of Kuala Lipis , Zainul is passionate about culture, ecology and environmental sustainability for which he was involved in rural, urban and regional development planning and landscape projects. In the future, Zainul hopes to visit and explore all ecosystems in Malaysia and InsyaAllah the knowledge will be shared and benefit the Ummah.

• Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Fisheries Sciences ~ Fisheries Ecology and Conservation - Ecology and environmental arts
• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Landscape Architecture and Planning ~ Parks and Recreation
• Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Food Sciences and Nutrition ~ Food Microbiology

COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE DESIGN	2022/2023 2018/2019
DESIGN THESIS	2005/2006
ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN	2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
INTEGRATED/MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECT 1	2003/2004
INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE	2006/2007 2005/2006
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2	2017/2018
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3	2017/2018
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4	2021/2022
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5	2022/2023 2014/2015 2007/2008 2006/2007
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6	2016/2017 2013/2014
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 7	2016/2017 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC AND DESIGN	2018/2019
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN 1	2015/2016 2012/2013
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION (MATERIAL)	2006/2007 2005/2006
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION I	2006/2007 2004/2005 2003/2004
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION III	2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003
LANDSCAPE DESIGN I	2003/2004
LANDSCAPE DESIGN II	2004/2005
LANDSCAPE DESIGN III	2004/2005
LANDSCAPE DESIGN IV	2003/2004
LANDSCAPE GRADING AND LEVELLING	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
LANDSCAPE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL STUDIES	2012/2013
LANDSCAPE MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION 1	2017/2018 2016/2017 2013/2014 2012/2013
LANDSCAPE MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION 3	2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
LANDSCAPE PLANNING	2005/2006
LANDSCAPE RESOURCE PLANNING	2022/2023
LANDSCAPE SEMINAR	2019/2020 2007/2008 2006/2007
LANDSCAPE SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE	2020/2021
NATURE APPRECIATION	2004/2005 2003/2004
PLANT MATERIAL	2022/2023
PLANTING DESIGN	2013/2014
PRACTICAL TRAINING	2014/2015 2013/2014
PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY	2004/2005
RECREATIONAL PARKS PLANNING	2005/2006
SITE PLANNING FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE	2007/2008
TOPICAL STUDIES	2019/2020 2015/2016 2007/2008 2006/2007
URBAN HORTICULTURE	2022/2023 2021/2022 2016/2017
URBAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN	2021/2022 2020/2021
USRAH IN ACTION 1	2022/2023
USRAH IN ACTION 2	2022/2023
WORKING DRAWINGS	2016/2017 2012/2013

Completed

2020 - 2020	Projek Prototaip Peningkatan Landskap Ruang Komunal Pangsapuri kos Rendah, Selangor
2015 - 2019	Construction Quality: Developing Assessment Elements for Shrub Planting Works
2015 - 2018	Isopterygium Albescens as Potential Moss Species for Biomonitoring Surveys of Heavy Metal Signatures in the Disturbed Moist Forest Environments
2014 - 2016	Assessment of Zn, Cu dan Pb Sequestration Rate using Acrostichum Aureum as Bioaccumulation Agent through in Vitro Model System
2014 - 2018	Urban Environment State Monitoring Assessment Using Amphibian Species as Ecological Indicator
2013 - 2017	Urban Marketplace Qualities for Cultural and Economic Regeneration
2013 - 2016	Assessment of Cd, Ni and Cr Sequestration Rate Through in Vitro Model System Using Aquatic Fern Species as Potential Biosequester Agent for Polluted Urban Lake Ecosystem
2013 - 2015	Development of Integrated Technologies for Extraction, Purification and Mass Production of natural Carotenoid Pigments as Halal Food Colorants Through Cell Culture
2013 - 2015	Evaluation Of Urban Wildlife Species As Ecological Indicator For Urban Biodiversity Richness In Malaysia.
2012 - 2014	Landscape Ecological Study on Endanger Ecosystem : Documentation of the Last Health Forest Ecosystem in Malaysia

On-Going

2019 - Present	Permaculture Design and Principle for Rumah Kutai, Perak for KAED Flagship and Tasik Maryam for IIUM River Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
2018 - Present	Studies Of Antioxidant Properties of Plant Species Used By The Malay Midwifery In Malaysia
2013 - Present	Penjanaan Pendapatan Sampingan Dan Peningkatan Kualiti Hidup Penduduk Luar Bandar Menerusi Penamaan Pokok Karas Sebagai Tanaman Landskap
2013 - Present	Rating Tools and Audit Systems for Shari'ah Compliant Hospitality and Services

04 Apr, 2019

BUILT ENVIRONMENT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH COMPETITION - UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

National

Article

2023	Moss and polyaromatic hydrocarbon in Malaysia: A recent ten-year evaluation. Halalsphere, 3 (1) pp. 64-89
2021	Moss as bioindicators for pollution at Fraser Hill and Cameron Highland Pahang Malaysia. Planning Malaysia, 19 (2) pp. 263-274
2021	Smart cities: integrating blue and green corridor to create healthy life. Design Ideals Journal, 3 (2) pp. 19-28
2021	Terengganu identity: proposed harbourscape tourism at Kampung Seberang Takir, Terengganu. Design Ideals Journal, 3 (2) pp. 7-18
2020	Redevelopment of abandoned Highland Towers as memorial landscape. Design Ideals Journal, 2 (1) pp. 36-43
2020	Rejuvenation of Kampung Kuala Linggi for filmscape tourism. Design Ideals, 2 (2) pp. 61-71
2020	Rejuvenation of Kampung Kuala Linggi for filmscape tourism. Design Ideals Journal, 2 (2) pp. 61-71
2020	Urban dockland. Design Ideals Journal, 1 (2) pp. 59-63
2019	Closed landfill heavy metal contamination distribution profiles at different soil depths and radiuses. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17 (4) pp. 8059-8067
2019	Estimation of carbon sequestration rate of urban park with linear and curvilinear design landscape setting. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17 (4) pp. 8089-8101
2019	Impact of sandy soil physico-chemical properties towards urban lakes eutrophication and inorganic pollutant status. Desalination and Water Treatment, 163 (2019) pp. 404-408
2019	Influences of laterite soil towards physico-chemical properties and heavy metals concentration in urban lake quality index. Desalination and Water Treatment, 163 (2019) pp. 398-403
2019	Jinjang flowland: a multi phase designed for deepening journey towards nature remedy. Design Ideals, 1 (1) pp. 23-26
2019	Landscape infrastructure developments and improvement in Malaysia: A review from 2000-2014. International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE), 8 (1.9) pp. 464-467
2019	Study on heavy metal contamination distribution at active landfill at different depths and radiuses. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17 (4) pp. 8069-8077
2019	The influence of urban park green spaces, plant material specifications and spatial design organization and pattern towards carbon sequestration rate. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17 (4) pp. 8079-8088
2019	Urban Dockland. The Design Ideals Journal, 1 (2) pp. 59-63
2018	Critical Success Factors (CSF) of tree planting in Malaysia. Asian Journal of Quality of Life, 3 (14 (November-December)) pp. 1-12
2018	Healthy living environment in Kuala Lumpur public parks. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 8 (1) pp. 1-13
2018	Identifying the level of community involvement in the community activities at Kg. Kuala Telang, Kuala Lipis, Pahang. Planning Malaysia, 16 (2) pp. 245-255
2017	Key indicator tools for shallow slope failure assessment using soil chemical property signatures and soil colour variables. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24 (29) pp. 22861-22872
2017	The diversity of birds and frogs species at Perdana Botanical Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (7) pp. 6256-6260
2016	Analysis of heavy metals as a key indicator to predict shallow slope failure. Journal of Environmental Biology, 37 (5) pp. 1181-1185
2016	Evaluation of carbon reduction through integration of vertical and horizontal landscape design for hotel premises. Journal of Environmental Biology, 37 (5) pp. 1187-1190
2015	Assessment of aquatic ecosystem status using macrophyte species as key tools indicator for heavy metal pollution . Jurnal Teknologi, 77 (30) pp. 119-123
2015	Carbon sequestration rate modelling system for hotel and resort green spaces. Advanced Science Letters, 21 (6) pp. 1633-1637
2015	Ecological indicator agents for inorganic contaminants state monitoring through Sonneratia alba, Avicennia alba and Rhizophora apiculata. Jurnal Teknologi, 77 (30) pp. 111-118
2015	Muslim-friendly’s homestay in Malaysia: issues and challenges. Advanced Science Letters, 21 (6) pp. 1655-1657
2015	Response of Lemna Minor and Salninia Natans as phyroremediation agents towards Fe, Cu And Zn toxicities via in vivo model system. Jurnal Teknologi, 77 (30) pp. 101-109
2015	Shariah compliant audit checklist for tourism accommodation premises. Advanced Science Letters, 21 (6) pp. 1721-1724
2015	The diversity of amphibian species in urban lake as ecological indicator for healthy aquatic environment. Alam Cipta : International Journal on Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practise, 8 (1) pp. 76-82
2015	The emergence of Islamic spa concept. Advanced Science Letters, 21 (6) pp. 1750-1753
2014	Aquatic plants as ecological indicator for urban lakes eutrophication status and indices. International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research, 3 (4) pp. 178-184
2014	Eutrophication state monitoring for unhealthy aquatic ecosystem via free-floating macrophytes pattern and behavioral. International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research, 3 (3) pp. 171-177
2014	Kuala Lumpur urban biodiversity: birds community in urban public parks. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Policy, 3 (6) pp. 146-159
2014	Sequestration rate of heavy metal contaminants using riccia fluitans as potential phytoremediation agent in polluted aquatic ecosystem. International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research, 3 (4) pp. 185-192
2014	Urban green space and urban biodiversity: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Journal of Sustainable Development, 7 (1) pp. 1-16
2013	Environmental attitude: values on urban wildlife a case study of Kuala Lumpur Urban Parks. Edinburgh Architecture Research, 33 () pp. 25-45

Conference or Workshop Item

2019	Study on heath forest species of Melaleuca cajuputi as potential natural herbicide agent to suppress weed growth in landscape maintenance management. In: International Conference on Ecology and Biodiversity Across Time and Space 2018 (ICEBATS 2018),
2018	Assessment of dicranopteris linearis, nephrolephis bifurcata, stenochlaena palustris and acrostichum aureum heavy metal sequestration rate stability at highly weathered soil area. In: 5th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2018),
2018	Assessment of synechococcus sp. and pseudanabaena sp. cell culture model system for biogenesis and heavy metal sequestration mechanism. In: 5th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2018),
2018	Effect of light and pH on Pandarina morum and chlorella vulgaris cell culture growth and heavy metals sequestration rate. In: 5th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2018),
2018	Estimation of carbon sequestration rate between linear and curvilinear design landscape setting urban park. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS) 2018,
2018	Study on heavy metal contamination distribution at active landfill at different depth and radius. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS) 2018,
2018	The impact of sandy soil physico-chemical properties towards urban lakes eutrophication and inorganic pollutant status. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS) 2018,
2018	The influence of urban park green spaces, plant materials organization and spatial design and pattern towards carbon sequestration rate. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS) 2018,
2018	The influences of laterite soil towards physico-chemical properties and heavy metals concentration in urban lake quality index. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS) 2018,
2017	A study on development of river with healthy and sustainable plant biodiversity. In: UMRAN 2017 National Landscape Architecture Seminar,
2017	Altitudinal zonationed Moss as Bioindicators for Pollution. In: ICUDBE 2017 '5th International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment 2017,
2017	Critical Success Factor (CSF) of tree planting in Malaysia. In: 5th AMER International Conference on Quality of Life (AicQoL2017),
2017	Environmental atitudes of urban dwellers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In: ICUDBE 2017 '5th International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment 2017,
2017	Identifying the level of community involvement at Kg. Kuala Telang, Kuala Lipis, Pahang. In: The International Conference on Housing, Planning, Environment and Social Sciences (HOPES 2017),
2017	The study of Broga Hill as an outdoor recreational area in Selangor. In: UMRAN 2017 National Landscape Architecture Seminar,
2016	Benefits of interactive lightings in landscape architecture. In: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Landscape Seminar (UMRAN 2016): Towards Trancendent Environment,
2016	Carrying capacity framework in reducing the waste produced in tourism area. In: 3rd International Halal Conference (INHAC 2016),
2016	Nightscape of urban squares in landscape architectural design: analysis and evaluations on nightscape of Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur. In: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Landscape Seminar (UMRAN 2016): Towards Trancendent Environment,
2016	The diversity of birds and frogs species at Perdana Botanical lake Garden Kuala Lumpur. In: International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment (ICABE 2016),
2016	The effectiveness of soundscape for a pleasant environment. In: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Landscape Seminar (UMRAN 2016): Towards Trancendent Environment,
2016	Typology of indoor plants decoration in commercial buildings around Kuala Lumpur. In: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Landscape Seminar (UMRAN 2016): Towards Trancendent Environment,
2015	Altitudinal zonationed moss as bioindicators for pollution. In: Seminar Saintifik Koridor Raub-Bukit Fraser 2015 (SESKORFRA 2015),
2015	Analysis of heavy metals content as a key indicator to predict shallow slope failure. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS 2015),
2015	Assessment of Bacopa caroliniana to sequester landfill heavy metals contaminant via in vitro hybrid model system. In: International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICWME 2015),
2015	Carbon sequestration rate modelling system for hotel and resort green spaces. In: International Conference on Business, Management, Tourism and Hospitality 2015 (BIZMATOUR 2015),
2015	Evaluation of carbon reduction through integration of vertical and horizontal landscape design for hotel premises. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS 2015),
2015	Muslim-Friendly’s homestay in Malaysia: issues and challenges. In: International Conference on Business, Management, Tourism and Hospitality 2015 (BIZMATOUR 2015),
2015	Outdoor learning in the school grounds: a study of proposed additional outdoor classrooms for primary schools in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. In: 2 nd International Conference on Innovative Trends in Multidisciplinary Academic Research (ITMAR 2015),
2015	Shariah compliant audit checklist for tourism accommodation premises. In: International Conference on Business, Management, Tourism and Hospitality 2015 (BIZMATOUR 2015),
2015	The capability of Glossostigma elatinoides to accumulate Al, Mn, Fe and Mg from contaminated landfill leachate through in vitro landscape ecological model system. In: International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICWME 2015),
2015	The emergence of Islamic spa concept. In: International Conference on Business, Management, Tourism and Hospitality 2015 (BIZMATOUR 2015),
2015	The potential of soil color properties to predict shallow slope failure in North-South highway slope, Malaysia. In: International Conference on Landslides and Slope Stability (SLOPE 2015),
2014	Aquatic plants as ecological indicator for urban lakes eutrophication status and indices. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014	Eutrophication state monitoring for unhealthy aquatic ecosystem via free-floating macrophytes pattern and behavioral . In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014	Kuala Lumpur urban biodiversity: a relation between urban-birds and people. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014	Landscape pattern and fragment of sonneratia alba, avicennia alba and rhizophora apiculata in mangrove ecosystem as an effective ecological indicator tools for inorganic contaminants monitoring. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014	Phytoremediation model system for aquaculture wastewater using glossostigma elatinoides and hemianthus callitrichoides. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014	Response of Lemna Minor and salvinia natans as bio-sequester and removal agents toward Fe, Cu and Zn toxicities through in vivo model system. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014	Sequestration rate of heavy metal contaminants using riccia fluitans as potential phytoremediation agent in polluted aquatic ecosystem. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014	The intrinsic values of mangrove plant species among Malay community: case study at Tanjung Dawai, Kedah. In: The Fifth International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO 5),
2013	Bird guilds as ecological indicator for urban biodiversity richness in Malaysia . In: 3rd International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment 2013 (ICUDBE2013),
2013	Environmental attitude of the people and stakeholders towards urban biodiversity in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In: 3rd International Conference on Universal Design in the Built Environment 2013,
2013	Evaluation and assessment of aquatic ecosystem status using aquatic plant species as key tolls indicator. In: International Conference on Frontiers of Environment, Energy and Bioscience (ICFEEB 2013),
2013	Phytoindicator for eutrophication state monitoring in unhealthy aquatic ecosystem using floater macrophytes. In: International Conference on Frontiers of Environment, Energy and Bioscience (ICFEEB 2013),
2013	Potential of avicennia alba, nypha fruticans and rhizophora apiculata as ecological indicator agents for polluted mangrove ecosystem. In: International Conference on Frontiers of Environment, Energy and Bioscience (ICFEEB 2013),
2010	Study on the effectiveness of coir fibre goe-textile for erosion control under the dynamic approach. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010	Urban green space: stakeholders’ and visitors’ perception in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia . In: Making Cities Liveable,
2008	Study on the effectiveness of coir fibre geo-textile for erosion control under the dynamic approach. In: 7th Annual Conference Management in Construction Researchers' Associations MICRA 2008,
2008	Study on the pavement design for commercial territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In: 7th Annual Conference Management in Construction Researchers' Associations MICRA 2008,

Book

2014	The process of design thesis in landscape architecture. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674183073

Book Section

2018	Phycoremediation: Islamic value system toward environmental sustainability. In: Springer Nature, ISBN: 978-981-10-7256-7, pp. 95-105
2017	ANALYSIS OF HEAVY METALS CONTENT AS A KEY INDICATOR TO PREDICT SHALLOW-SLOPE FAILURE. In: IWA PUBLISHING, ISBN: 978-1-78040-815-6, pp. 150-155
2017	Evaluation of carbon-reduction through integration of vertical and horizontal landscape design for hotel premises. In: IWA PUBLISHING, ISBN: 978-1-78040-815-6, pp. 238-242
2016	Algae as phycoremediation agent for municipal solid waste leachate at landfill area to create an istidamah and biah sihhiyyah. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-014-3, pp. 67-80

Monograph

2017	Urban marketplace qualities for cultural and economic regeneration. In: ,