Staff Directory

Academic Qualification
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BUILT ENVIRONMENT) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Art & Design - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi Mara
- Bachelor of Design (Textile) - Bachelor Degree, University Of Technology MARA (UiTM)
Rajabi Binti Abdul Razak (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
rajabirazak@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Rajabi Abdul Razak holds Doctor of Philosophy (Built Environment) from Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia. She also holds MA of Art History and Cultural Management from University of Technology MARA (UiTM) with distinction in 2009 and Bachelor Degree in Textile Design from the same University in 2003. Currently, she is a lecturer in the Department of Applied Arts & Design, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia.
She joined the Conservation and Research Centre at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) in August 2003 where she underwent a six month intensive training in Conservation. After completed her training, she was attached to the textile unit, organic laboratory. Her responsibilities included examination, restore and conserve of the museum collection especially textile, wood and Malay manuscripts objects. Her practical experience also covers a wide range of materials such as paper, pigment and inks. In 2006 till 2010, she joined International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), as a part time lecturer at the Department of Applied Arts and Design and taught Conservation majoring students before pursue her PhD in 2011.
In 2009, she involved with restoration project of Selangor Royal Ceremonial Carpet in Selangor Palace, Kuala Lumpur. She and the team are responsible in restoring and conserving the textile materials where the object is very fragile and in a weak condition.
She joined the Conservation and Research Centre at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) in August 2003 where she underwent a six month intensive training in Conservation. After completed her training, she was attached to the textile unit, organic laboratory. Her responsibilities included examination, restore and conserve of the museum collection especially textile, wood and Malay manuscripts objects. Her practical experience also covers a wide range of materials such as paper, pigment and inks. In 2006 till 2010, she joined International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), as a part time lecturer at the Department of Applied Arts and Design and taught Conservation majoring students before pursue her PhD in 2011.
In 2009, she involved with restoration project of Selangor Royal Ceremonial Carpet in Selangor Palace, Kuala Lumpur. She and the team are responsible in restoring and conserving the textile materials where the object is very fragile and in a weak condition.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Built Environment - Doctor of Philosophy (Built Environment)
Professional Membership
- 2018 - 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), International Council of Museum
Research Projects
Completed
2017 - 2017 | Metallurgical Study of Keris and It's Preservation Technique |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Membangunkan Kerangka Pelancongan-peribumi Lestari Selangor (PERINTIS) Dalam Pemerkasaan Ekonomi dan Pemeliharaan Warisan Orang Asli Negeri Selangor |
2019 - Present | Development of high temperature corrosion protection of metallic alloys |
2018 - Present | Indigenous scientific and technical know-how of Production of writing ink used in Malay Manuscripts. |
2018 - Present | Towards Malaysia Education 4.0: Assessing Physical Learning Environment of Design Studio in Promoting Teamwork and Collaborative Experience Among Students in Public University in Malaysia |
Award & Recognition
17 Feb, 2017 | Bronze Medal - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists | National |