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.

• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Energy Technology ~ Other Energy Technology n.e.c. - Energy and Sustainable Development

• 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

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

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

Article

2023	Evaluating the impact of vernacular façade design on indoor thermal performance in Malaysia’s modern masjids. International Journal of Environment, Architecture and Societies : Strengthening The Resilience Of Heritage to the Nature of the Environment, Architecture, and Societies, 3 (1) pp. 44-58
2023	Inference of Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF) principles in architecture pedagogy at DoA-KAED, IIUM. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches (IJANSER), 7 (10) pp. 294-301
2023	Innovation of an effective blended learning technology in architectural engineering and its validation by response data analysis. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 30 (3) pp. 244-264
2023	The paradigm shift from traditional to blended learning methodology in architecture education. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 33 (1) pp. 75-91
2023	Visual comfort analysis of various window-shadings for office buildings in Kabul, Afghanistan. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 13 (1) pp. 64-76
2022	Adaptive isolated personal workstation pod. REIID: Recapitulate Invention, Innovation, and Design, 1 (1) pp. 41-43
2022	Parametric design of a turtle rehabilitation centre. REIID: Recapitulate Invention, Innovation, and Design, 1 (1) pp. 79-84
2021	A numerical investigation on the impacts of voids combinations on natural ventilation of high-rise residential building. Open House International, 46 (2) pp. 304-324
2021	Assessing the insights on experiential learning using the augmented reality exploration. International E-Journal of Advances in Education, 6 (18) pp. 306-314
2021	Effective daylight design strategies of colonial mosques in Malaysia. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies, 6 (18) pp. 27-45
2021	Rethinking good quality of life for high-density urban housing 64 community. HABITAT 2020 MAGAZINE; Housing For All: A Better Urban Future, () pp. 64-66
2021	Significant design attributes for outdoor learning environment in higher learning institutions. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management (JAPCM), 11 (1) pp. 91-99
2021	Sustainability of Malay wood craftsmanship symbolism in deciphering Malaysia’s architectural identity. Proceedings of DARCH 2021 1st International Conference on Architecture & Design, () pp. 37-56
2021	The impacts of introducing voids combinations on indoor ventilation performance in high-rise residential buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, () pp. 1-24
2021	The role of home pocket garden to achieve quality of life during the pandemic era. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 6 (18) pp. 271-281
2021	Urban home gardening: inspiring endeavours during the Covid-19 pandemic at a terrace housing area. Habitat Magazine, 12 () pp. 86-89
2020	A nosedive into Bertapak Buana. Design Ideals Journal, 2 (1) pp. 8-14
2018	Architectural history education: students’ perception on mobile augmented reality learning experience. Advanced Science Letters, 24 (11) pp. 8171-8175
2018	Design analysis to achieve green/eco school building design typology for Malaysia. Planning Malaysia, 16 (2) pp. 39-49
2018	Experimenting technology enhancement active learning with support of mobile device, gamification and augmented reality application. Advanced Science Letters, 24 (11) pp. 7871-7875
2018	Mobile augmented reality learning: design exploration toward student learning trends. Advanced Science Letters, 24 (11) pp. 7890-7894
2017	Architectural heritage restoration of Rumah Datuk Setia via mobile augmented reality restoration. Planning Malaysia : Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 15 (1) pp. 139-150
2017	Go virtual: exploring augmented reality application in representation of steel architectural construction for the enhancement of architecture education. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (2) pp. 804-808
2017	Go virtual: Exploring the potential of adaptive e-learning platform for dissemination of architectural knowledge. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (7) pp. 6318-6321
2017	Naturally ventilated colonial school classrooms in Malaysia are conducive to learning environment. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (2) pp. 830-833
2017	The implementation of environmental education and green programs in schools to achieve sustainability. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (7) pp. 6261-6265
2014	Achieving cooler soil as an effective heat sink for earth-to-air heat exchanger(EAHE)cooling technology in Malaysia tropical climate. Natural Resources, 5 (13) pp. 804-809
2014	Seeking underground for potential heat sink in Malaysia for earth air heat exchanger (EAHE) application. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8 (8) pp. 54-57
2012	Passive ground cooling system for low energy buildings in Malaysia (hot and humid climates). Renewable Energy, 49 () pp. 193-196

Conference or Workshop Item

2023	Assessment of indoor thermal condition on traditional vernacular masjid: a case study on Masjid Kampung Laut, Malaysia. In: 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, ICACE 2022,
2023	Assessment of indoor thermal condition on traditional vernacular masjid: a case study on Masjid Kampung Laut, Malaysia. In: 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, ICACE 2022,
2023	Inference of Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF) principles in architecture pedagogy at DoA-KAED, IIUM. In: 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Academic Research (ICCAR 2023),
2023	Pedestrian perception on walkability in the royal town of Klang: a case study of Jalan Tengku Kelana and Jalan Dato Hamzah, Bandar Klang. In: DARCH 2023 April - 4th International Conference On Architecture & Design,
2023	The assessment of thermal comfort performance in bamboo ecotourism infrastructure in the tropical climate of Malaysia. In: 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Practices (ICMRP-2023),
2023	The impact of foliage coverage on green facade towards urban heat island in Klang Valley. In: 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Practices (ICMRP-2023),
2023	The impacts of Muslim funerary practices to the urban heat island (UHI) in metropolitan regions of Malaysia. In: 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Practices (ICMRP-2023),
2023	The potential of atrium design to maximize the passive cooling effect for low-rise public buildings in Malaysia. In: 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Practices (ICMRP-2023),
2022	Assessment of architectural research domains among students in Master of Architecture program. In: DARCH 2022- 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022	Evaluation of online teaching pedagogy's (OTP) effectiveness of history and the theory of architecture subject on undergraduates students' active experiential learning and course learning outcomes at KAED, IIUM. In: DARCH 2022- 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022	Evaluation of online teaching pedagogy’s (OTP) effectiveness of history and theory of architecture subject on undergraduates students’ active experiential learning and course learning outcomes at KAED, IIUM. In: 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022	Integration of environmental BIM analysis with design projects in the pedagogy of architectural education. In: DARCH 2022 - 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022	Passive architectural solutions to reduce energy consumption for chalets at the Kapas Island, Malaysia. In: DARCH 22 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2022	Revitalise lost wood carving motifs for Rumah Kutai in KAED, IIUM. In: Recapitulate Invention, Innovation & Design 2021,
2022	Through his eyes: thoughts of Hajeedar on national architectural identity of Malaysia. In: DARCH 2022- 2nd International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2021	Passive daylighting design strategies of colonial mosques in Malaysia. In: 9thAsian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies,
2021	Solar power assessment for photovoltaic installation in Malaysia University Campus. In: 2021 Third International Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Climate Change:The Sustainability and Resilience 2021,
2021	Sustainability of Malay Wood Craftsmanship Symbolism in Deciphering Malaysia’s Architectural Identity. In: DARCH2021 1st International Conference on Architecture and Design,
2021	Sustainability of Malay wood craftsmanship symbolism in deciphering Malaysia’s architectural identity.. In: DARCH 2021- 1st International Conference on Architecture & Design,
2021	The significant impact of home pocket garden on the quality of life during the pandemic era. In: 5th ABRA International Conference on Quality of Life,
2020	Assessing the insights on experiential learning using the augmented reality exploration. In: ADVED 2020: 6th International Conference on Advances in Education,
2019	Go green in architecture. In: 2nd International Conference in Chemistry, Industry and Environment 2019,
2019	Innovative teaching of anthropometric through morphosis dualfunction chair design and build. In: National Innovation Invention in Engineering and Built Environment (PRIN-KAB 2019),
2019	Interfaced environment for the teaching of subjects on building construction and materials: showcases of two experimentations. In: 2nd. International Conference on Chemistry, Industry and Environment,
2019	Passive design strategies of colonial mosques in Malaysia. In: Mediterranean Green Forum 5 2019,
2017	Architectural history education: students’ perception on mobile augmented reality learning experience. In: 2017 3rd International Conference on Education,
2017	Enhancing the environment of paediatric oncology unit the Malaysian way: Review, revive, recommend. In: European Healthcare Design 2017,
2017	Evolution of infectious disease ward design in Malaysia : Case study. In: International Union of Architects’ Public Health Group (UIA-PHG) Annual Meeting,
2017	Experimenting technology enhancement active learning with support of mobile device, gamification and augmented reality application. In: 2017 3rd International Conference on Education (ICOED 2017,
2017	Integrating augmented reality visualisation in the implementation of blended learning: showcases of two experimentations. In: International Conference for Blended Learning 2017,
2017	Mobile augmented reality learning: design exploration toward student learning trends. In: 2017 3rd International Conference on Education (ICOED 2017),
2016	Architectural heritage restoration of Rumah Datuk Setia via mobile augmented reality restoration. In: International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment (ICABE 2016),
2016	Go virtual: exploring augmented reality application in representation of steel architectural construction for the enhancement of architecture education. In: 2016 International Conference on Education (ICOED),
2016	Go virtual: exploring the potential of adaptive e-learning platform for dissemination of achitectural knowledge. In: International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment (ICABE 2016),
2016	Housing space quality towards quality of life: a case study of double storey terrace houses. In: The 4th International Building Control Conference 2016 (IBCC 2016),
2016	Naturally ventilated colonial school classrooms in Malaysia are conducive to learning environment. In: 2016 International Conference on Education (ICOED),
2015	Passive cooling system for a sustainable future in hot-humid climate . In: International Conference on Sustainable Future for Human Security (SustaiN2015),
2014	A review on contribution of landscape settings in hot-humid region towards modification of outdoor microclimate. In: UMRAN 2014 ,
2014	Extracting the principles of sustainability from the architecture of colonial hospitals in Malaysia: appreciating the past wisdoms as best practices. In: XXVth International Union of Architects World Congress,
2014	Materials for the earth air pipe heat exchanger (eaphe) system as a passive ground cooling technology for hot-humid climate. In: 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends In Scientific Research (ICETSR-2014),
2014	Provision of spaces and space quality in housing area towards quality of life: case study of Taman Melati Mastika, Gombak . In: UMRAN 2014 ,
2014	Seeking underground for potential heat sink in Malaysia for Earth air heat exchanger (EAHE) application. In: The International Conference on Emerging Trends in Scientific Research (ICETSR 2014),
2014	The impact of landscape setting and architectural element on the outdoor and indoor microclimate: a case study of Masjid Al-Mukarramah, Bandar Sri Damansara . In: UMRAN 2014 Seminar: Fostering Ecosphere in the Built Environment,
2014	The impact of the outdoor design and architectural dimension of Masjid Shas towards microclimate. In: UMRAN 2014 ,
2014	The quality of housing environment and green open space towards quality of life. In: UMRAN2014: Fostering Eco-Sphere in The Built Environment,
2013	Assessing the impact of landscape setting on the microclimate of outdoor spaces in hot-humid regions towards mitigating urban heat island - a preliminary investigation . In: International Conference on Architecture and Built Environment 2013 (ICABE2013) ,
2013	ECOTECT analysis: integration of architectural studio project with theory classroom assignment through computer simulation. In: The European Conference on Education ECE 2013 ,
2013	Enlighten architecture students on environmental design through computer simulation. In: Developing Sustainability Knowledge for the Education of Future Architects in the 21st Century,
2013	Parametric study of earth-to-air heat exchanger in Malaysian climate. In: The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment 2013,
2012	Ecotect: as part of the learning experience for young architecture students to raise awareness in environmental responsive building design. In: Malaysian Architectural Education Conference (MAEC) 2012,
2012	Seeking underground for potential heat sink in Malaysia . In: KAED Presentation Day Series 1/2012,
2012	The potential of low energy earth pipe cooling in hot and humid Malaysia. In: International Conference on Green in the Built Environment (ICGBE) 2012,

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

Monograph

2019	EDW B13-057-0942/ Achieving cooler soil as a potential heat sink for earth pipe cooling technology in Malaysia soil surface. In: ,
2019	Tree planting and smart tagging project for a Malay enclave in IIUM. In: ,
2017	Assessing the potential of augmented reality (AR) as attributes of successful learning of heritage architecture. In: ,
2017	Energy efficiency and Use of renewable energy for residential buildings - code of practice. In: SIRIM,