Zeenat Begam Bt Yusof obtained her Diploma in Islamic Revealed Knowledge, B.Sc in Architectural studies and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from IIUM, Malaysia. She obtains her Master of Environment degree from UPM, and the PhD degree from UITM Shah Alam. She started to work as an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Architecture, IIUM in 2005 until 2006. In 2007, she went to pursue her Master degree in UPM. She joined back IIUM (KAED) in 2009 and continues her teaching as lecturer. In 2013, she commenced her PhD study. During PhD duration, she won three bronzes and one silver medal for IIUM Research, Invention & Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) in 2012, 2013 and 2014. She also has produced many Journal papers, book chapters and research reports on the Island tourism and green operation of hospitality buildings. During working period in KAED she has actively involve in many Department of Architecture programs, workshops, and seminars.

• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Green Building - sustainable island tourism
• Natural Science ~ Marine Sciences ~ Advancement of Marine Sciences Knowledge ~ Marine Biodiversity, Conservation and Management - green operation and marine conservation
• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Urban Planning ~ Other Urban Environmental Planning n.e.c. - development guidelines for marine park and sustainable development at marine park development at coastal area and resorts development
• Natural Science ~ Marine Sciences ~ Advancement of Marine Sciences Knowledge ~ Marine Biodiversity, Conservation and Management - marine sustainable development

• 2013 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Architect), Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia
• 2017 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Architect), Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia
• 2020 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Technologist), Lembaga Teknologis Malaysia

ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 (STUDIO)	2019/2020 2017/2018 2010/2011 2009/2010
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 (STUDIO)	2010/2011 2008/2009
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 (STUDIO)	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 (STUDIO)	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2009/2010
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5 (STUDIO)	2011/2012
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 (STUDIO)	2019/2020 2017/2018
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II (STUDIO)	2009/2010
ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS	2009/2010
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 1	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
BUILDING SERVICES 1	2010/2011
CULTURAL AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT	2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010
DRAUGHTMANSHIP AND WORKING DRAWING	2011/2012 2006/2007
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS 2	2009/2010
HERITAGE STUDIES 1	2022/2023
HERITAGE STUDIES 2	2022/2023
HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3	2009/2010
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3	2008/2009
INTEGRATED MULTI DISCIPLINARY PROJECT 1	2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2010/2011 2009/2010
WORKING DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION	2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2011/2012

Completed

2019 - 2023	A Green Operation Practices Framework for Small and Medium Chalet Operators at East Peninsular Malaysia Marine Park Islands
2019 - 2020	Planting and SMART Tagging Trees Project for the Malay Enclave in IIUM
2018 - 2019	Pembentukan Dua Pelan Pengurusan (a) Pulau Babi Besar dan (b) Gugusan Kepulauan Lima dan Mertang, Johor
2018 - 2021	Identification of Urban Attractions for Design Enthusiasts in Special Interest Tourism: A Case Study of Kuala Lumpur
2011 - 2015	RU 2011: Green Approaches and Challenges of Malaysian Hotel

On-Going

2021 - Present

Interior Design Consultant for Jeumpa d'Ramo Boutique Hotel

17 Aug, 2020	Young Murrabi Award - KAED	KCDIO
08 Jul, 2020	Green Gown Finalist - UN Environment	International
24 Jun, 2020	Best Paper Award - Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)	National

Article

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	Analysis of spatial requirement for confinement centre to support the needs of women with postpartum depression. Journal of Architecture, Planning & Construction Management, 11 (2) pp. 1-10
2021	Marine rehabilitation and research centre at Perhentian Kecil Island, Terengganu. Design Ideals, 3 (2) pp. 74-82
2021	Small and medium tourism enterprises green operation performance level. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 6 (16) pp. 155-161
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 role of home pocket garden to achieve quality of life during the pandemic era. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 6 (18) pp. 271-281
2021	The sea vault : offshore ecotourism aquaculture centre at Pulau Besar, Johor Darul Takzim. Design Ideals Journal, 3 (1) pp. 27-36
2020	Aceh enclave garden design. Design Ideals, 2 (1) pp. 15-21
2020	Technical tours as special interest tourism in the urban context: a case study of Kuala Lumpur. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs), 5 (16 (May/Aug)) pp. 59-74
2020	Upcycling eco-village in Perhentian Kecil island. Design ideals, 2 (2) pp. 42-51
2018	Green operation barriers of Malaysia green operators. Asian Journal of Quality of Life (AjQoL), 3 (9 (Jan-Feb)) pp. 77-86
2018	Green operation practices for MSIC operators at the east coast Peninsular Malaysia Marine Park Islands. The Doctoral Research Abstract, 14 () pp.
2017	Challenges faced by MSICs operators. Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies, AjBeS, 2 (5 (January-March)) pp. 1-9
2017	Environmental practices of SICs operators. Asian Journal of Quality of Life, AjQoL,, 2 (8 (October-December)) pp. 1-12
2014	Barriers of Malaysian green hotels and resorts. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 153 () pp. 501-509
2013	Best practice of green island resorts. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 105 () pp. 20-29
2013	Green approaches of Malaysian green hotels and resorts. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 85 () pp. 421-431

Conference or Workshop Item

21	Negative impacts of chalets operation on the peninsular Malaysia marine park islands. In: 5th ABRA International Conference on Quality of Life,
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	Small and medium tourism enterprises green operation performance level. In: AMER International Conference on Quality of Life,
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	Negative impacts of chalets operation on the east coast Peninsular Malaysia marine park islands. In: IIUM Marine School Webinar Series: Coral Conservation:,
2020	The Sea Vault: Offshore Ecotourism Aquaculture Centre At Pulau Besar Johor. In: National Landscape Architectural webinar UMRAN 2020,
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	Managing by zoning in the marine park islands in Mersing, Johor. In: Seminar Taman Laut Dan Pengurusan Sumber 4.0 Tahun 2019,
2016	Barriers of adopting environmental management practices in the micro and small island chalets operation. In: 6thAsia-Pacific International Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies,
2015	Green practices of small island chalet operators in East Peninsular Malaysia. In: ASEAN-Turkey ASLI (Annual Serial Landmark International) Conference on Quality of Life 2014, ABRA International Conference on Quality of Life, AQoL2014, 26-28 December 2014,

Book Section

2021	Bamboo: the forgotten versatile materials. In: Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-71699-8, pp. 1-17
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
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
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	Islam and architecture: architectural interpretation from the values of the Al-Quran and Sunnah. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180584, pp. 11-18
2011	Islamic guiding principle (Shari'ah Law) for architetcural interpretation of housing. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180584, pp. 19-33
2011	Islamic guiding principle (Shari'ah law) for neighbourhood context. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180584, pp. 34-41

Monograph

2020	Upcycling eco village in Perhentian Kecil island. In: International Islamic University Malaysia,
2019	Tree planting and smart tagging project for a Malay enclave in IIUM. In: ,
2018	Pelan pengurusan taman laut: Pulau Babi Besar, Kepulauan Lima dan Kepulauan Mertang, Mersing Johor. In: ,
2014	Green approaches and barriers of green hotels and resorts in Peninsular Malaysia. In: ,