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Academic Qualification
- Energy and Sustainable Development - Doctor of Philosophy, De Montfort University
- Built Environment - Masters Degree, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Architecture (LAM Part 2) - Bachelor Degree, Cardiff University
- Science in Architectural Studies (LAM Part 1) - Bachelor Degree, Cardiff University
Aliyah Nur Zafirah Bt. Sanusi (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
aliyah@iium.edu.my
3743
Expert Profile
Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia. Aliyah Nur Zafirah Sanusi has an academic background in Architecture, having obtained her B.Sc. in Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Architecture from Cardiff University (UK), which are equivalent to RIBA Part 1 and Part 2. She then furthered her studies and obtained MPhil in Built Environment from the University of Nottingham (UK) and then a Ph.D degree in Energy and Sustainable Development from De Montfort University (UK).
Her research is inclined towards built environment, energy and sustainable environment and environmental analysis through computer modelling. Her research finding is the viability of implementing Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger System in achieving indoor thermal comfort in buildings in Malaysia. The research was carried out through field measurements and computer simulations.
She is also actively involved with the society through consultancy activities. She has been appointed by Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Damansara as a consultant to their Rainwater Harvesting project and she has managed to help secure Shell Sustainable Development Grant 2015 for the Rainwater Harvesting project, which is scheduled to commence in 2015. Dr. Aliyah has also been appointed by SIRIM in 2015, as a member of a Working Group on Passive Design and Strategy to Develop Malaysian Standards.
On the international scene, she is an active member of Elsevier Researcher Panel since February 2014, where she is actively involved in surveys to improve their research and publication methods.
Her research is inclined towards built environment, energy and sustainable environment and environmental analysis through computer modelling. Her research finding is the viability of implementing Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger System in achieving indoor thermal comfort in buildings in Malaysia. The research was carried out through field measurements and computer simulations.
She is also actively involved with the society through consultancy activities. She has been appointed by Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Damansara as a consultant to their Rainwater Harvesting project and she has managed to help secure Shell Sustainable Development Grant 2015 for the Rainwater Harvesting project, which is scheduled to commence in 2015. Dr. Aliyah has also been appointed by SIRIM in 2015, as a member of a Working Group on Passive Design and Strategy to Develop Malaysian Standards.
On the international scene, she is an active member of Elsevier Researcher Panel since February 2014, where she is actively involved in surveys to improve their research and publication methods.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Energy Technology ~ Other Energy Technology n.e.c. - Energy and Sustainable Development
Professional Membership
- 2020 - 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (PAM Education Committee Member), Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia PAM Education Committee
- 2022 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lemabaga Arkitek Malaysia Graduate Architect ), Lemabaga Arkitek Malaysia
Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2021 | KURSUS PEMPROSESAN PELAN MENGGUNAKAN PERISIAN REVIT SECARA ATAS TALIAN UNTUK PEGAWAI KESELAMATAN KEBAKARAN JBPM (PULAU PINANG)) |
2021 - 2021 | KURSUS PEMPROSESAN PELAN MENGGUNAKAN PERISIAN AUTO CAD & REVIT UNTUK PEGAWAI KESELAMATAN KEBAKARAN JBPM NEGERI PAHANG |
2021 - 2021 | KURSUS PEMPROSESAN PELAN MENGGUNAKAN PERISIAN REVIT SECARA ATAS TALIAN UNTUK PEGAWAI KESELAMATAN KEBAKARAN JBPM PADA 21-23 SEPT 2021 |
2019 - 2020 | Planting and SMART Tagging Trees Project for the Malay Enclave in IIUM |
2015 - 2019 | Analyzing the Fundamental Eco School/Green School Program in Solving Basic Problems of Sustainability of School Environment in Malaysia |
2015 - 2018 | Assessing the Potential of Augmented Reality (Ar) as Attributes of Successful Learning of Heritage Architecture |
2014 - 2018 | Exploring Adaptive e-Learning of Architectural Education Using I- Ta'LeEM Platform |
2013 - 2020 | Achieving Cooler Soil as a Potential Heat Sink for Earth Pipe Cooling Technology in Malaysia by Various Treatment of Malaysia Soil Surface |
2012 - 2016 | The impact of landscape setting vegetation, ground surface materials and the built enviroment on the microclimate : Towards mitigating urban heat island |
2011 - 2013 | The Water Issue between Malaysian and Singapore: Colonial Legacy and Post-Colonial Trajectory |
2011 - 2015 | RU 2011: Profiling the Impact of Pavement on the Urban Thermal Performance towards Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect: A Case Study of Plazas in Putrajaya, Malaysia |
On-Going
2021 - Present | Interior Design Consultant for Jeumpa d'Ramo Boutique Hotel |
2016 - Present | Enhancing the Green Building Index (GBI) Malaysia with Biomimicry Life's Principles (BLP) in Alleviating the Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect for the Built Environment |
Award & Recognition
26 Nov, 2020 | Researcer Taskforce for Kajian Halatuju Pendidikan Seni Bina (HPSN) 2030 - Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia | National |
26 Aug, 2019 | Silver Medal - PERTANDINGAN REKACIPTA INOVASI NASIONAL-KEJURUTERAAN DAN ALAM BINA (PRIN-KAB) 2019 | International |
04 May, 2019 | Silver Medal - ITEX 30TH INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION 2019 | International |
20 Feb, 2013 | Bronze for IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2013 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book Section
2022 | Comparative studies of colonial architecture influences during colonization. In: KAED Universal Design Unit (KUDU), ISBN: 978-983-3142-46-0, pp. 37-48 |
2021 | Bamboo: the forgotten versatile materials. In: Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-71699-8, pp. 1-17 |
2019 | Climatic Adaptations of Colonial School Buildings in Malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: , pp. 275-292 |
2019 | Climatic Adaptations of Colonial School Buildings in Malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: , pp. 275-292 |
2019 | Innovative teaching of anthropometric through morphosis-dual function chair design and build. In: Centre of Engineering and Built Environment Education Research (PeKA) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 9789832982609, pp. 33-38 |
2019 | Passive design strategies of colonial mosques in Malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: , pp. |
2015 | Low-energy earth–air heat exchanger cooling system for buildings in hot and humid malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: 331917777X, 9783319177779, pp. 515-528 |