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Mohd. Rafaei Bin Mohd. Basri

Academic Qualifications

  • Archictural Studies - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia

Mohd. Rafaei Bin Mohd. Basri

Matriculation Teacher
IIUM Gambang Campus

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES


rafaei@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


MOHD RAFAEI BIN MOHD BASRI is a seasoned academic and administrator with extensive experience in the field of architecture and environmental design. Serving as a Matriculation Teacher at the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), he has made significant contributions to both academic and student development. He holds a BSc. in Architectural Studies (Hons) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies, both from IIUM. His administrative roles have included positions such as Head of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, Deputy Dean of Academic and Internationalisation, and Coordinator for the Islamisation of Human Knowledge. His areas of interest include Islamic Architecture, Heritage Architecture, the Islamisation of Human Knowledge, and Student Development. He has been actively involved in research focused on Built Environment Education, the Islamisation of Built Environment Education, Student Holistic Development, and Innovation in Teaching and Learning. His research efforts have been recognized through multiple awards at national and international research conferences and innovation competitions. In recognition of his dedication to education, he has been honored with the Best Teacher Award and the Best Innovator Award during CFS Takrim Day. His commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and student development has solidified his reputation as a leading figure in his field.


Teaching Responsibilities


BASIC SKETCHING AND COLOURING 2025/2026 2024/2025
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 1 2008/2009
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 2 2008/2009
FUNDEMENTALS OF TOURISM PLANNING 2020/2021
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2008/2009
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION 1 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION 2 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010
INTRO. TO BUILT ENVIROMENTAL 2008/2009
INTRO. TO BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2010/2011
INTRO. TO ECONOMICS 2011/2012 2009/2010
INTRODUCTION TO BUILT ENIVRONMENT 2023/2024
INTRODUCTION TO BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2018/2019 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022 2019/2020 2016/2017
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BUILT ENVIRRONMENT 2024/2025
PRESENTATION SKILLS 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
PUBLIC SPEAKING 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017
STUDY SKILLS 2015/2016
USRAH I 2020/2021
WRITING SKILLS 2017/2018 2016/2017


Research Projects


Completed
No data
On-Going
2023 - Present Words to Insight: E-Glossary for Understanding Islam


Awards & Recognition


23 Feb, 2025 Silver Medal - Pertandingan Inovasi Antara Asasi Malaysia 2025, UniSZA National
23 Feb, 2025 Silver Medal - Pertandingan Inovasi Antara Asasi Malaysia 2025, UniSZA National
23 Feb, 2025 Silver Medal - Pertandingan Inovasi Antara Asasi Malaysia 2025, UniSZA National
25 Jan, 2025 Silver Medal - CFS IIUM Youth Innovation Competition 2025 KCDIO
25 Jan, 2025 Silver Medal - CFS IIUM Youth Innovation Competition 2025 KCDIO
17 Jul, 2024 Silver Medal - nternational Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM International
17 Jul, 2024 Gold Medal - International Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM International
17 Jul, 2024 Gold Medal - nternational Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM International
17 Jul, 2024 Silver Medal - nternational Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM International
17 Jul, 2024 Silver Medal - nternational Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM International
17 Jul, 2024 Silver Medal - nternational Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM International
17 Jul, 2024 Silver Medal - nternational Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM International
08 May, 2024 1st Runner-Up, Best Innovator Award - Takrim Day 2024, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM KCDIO
24 Feb, 2024 Gold Medal - Pre-University/Matriculation Innovation Competition 2024, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia National
24 Feb, 2024 Silver Medal - Pre-University/Matriculation Innovation Competition 2024, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia National
16 Nov, 2023 Gold Medal - Putra InnoCreative Poster Competition, International Putra InnoCreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning 2023, Universiti Putra Malaysia International
23 Aug, 2023 Productivity Champion (Practitioner) - Malaysia Productivity Corporation National
17 May, 2023 2nd Runner-Up, Best Innovator Award - Takrim Day 2023, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM KCDIO
18 Feb, 2023 National Innovation Committee - Pre-University/Matriculation Innovation Competition 2023, Universiti Putra Malaysia National
18 Feb, 2023 Bronze Medal - Pre-University/Matriculation Innovation Competition 2023, Universiti Putra Malaysia National
18 Feb, 2023 Bronze Medal - Pre-University/Matriculation Innovation Competition 2023, Universiti Putra Malaysia National
18 Feb, 2023 Gold Medal - Pre-University/Matriculation Innovation Competition 2023, Universiti Putra Malaysia National
18 Feb, 2023 Silver Medal - Pre-University/Matriculation Innovation Competition 2023, Universiti Putra Malaysia National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2022, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2022, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Bronze Medal - Conference of Future and Sustainable Education 2022, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM National
21 Sep, 2022 Gold Medal - Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia National
08 Apr, 2022 Silver Medal - MARA University of Technology International
08 Apr, 2022 Bronze Medal - MARA University of Technology International
08 Apr, 2022 Bronze Medal - MARA University of Technology International
08 Mar, 2022 Silver Medal - National Defence University of Malaysia National
08 Mar, 2022 Silver Medal - National Defence University of Malaysia National
08 Mar, 2022 Gold Medal - National Defence University of Malaysia National
28 Oct, 2021 Gold Medal - Universiti Putra Malaysia International
28 Oct, 2021 Silver Medal - Universiti Putra Malaysia International
21 Sep, 2020 Jawatankuasa Penasihat Akademik, Program Sijil Teknologi Senibina - Kolej Komuniti Kuala Terengganu National
08 Nov, 2019 Loyalty Award (10 Years) - Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM KCDIO
10 Nov, 2012 Long Service - 5 years - Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM KCDIO
10 Nov, 2012 Best Teacher Award - Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM KCDIO


Publications


Articles

2025 Quranic narrative approach in character development at CFS IIUM: a post-intervention perception evaluation based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). ASIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (AJRESS), 7 (2 SPECIAL ISSUE) pp. 312-327
2025 The role of role-playing: quantitative insights into learning and engagement in design education. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 7 (2 SPECIAL ISSUE) pp. 444-454
2025 Unveiling ethical foundations: integrating lessons from Quranic narratives of 'Ad and Thamud into built environment education. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 7 (2) pp. 455-465
2023 Narrative approach as a medium for Sejahtera student mentality at the Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM. Global Journal of Educational Research and Management (GERMANE), 3 (3) pp. 38-47
Conference or Workshop Items

2024 Assessing the impacts of educational leadership awareness on administrative practices and student experience at the Centre For Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia: a pilot study. In: International Conference on Future & Sustainable Education 2024 (ICFSE 2024),
2024 Enhancing portfolio assessment: a study on the implementation & outcomes of a new evaluation method. In: International Conference on Future & Sustainable Education 2024 (ICFSE 2024),
2024 Masjid Pusat Asasi UIAM sebagai pusat tarbiyah ruhiyyah: satu kajian kepuasan pelanggan dan muhasabah. In: International Conference on Future and Sustainable Education (ICFSE 2024),
2022 Insan Sejahtera Modules as the Foundation for Comprehensive Excellence. In: Creations de UiTM: International Mega Innovation Carnival 2022,
2022 Insan Sejahtera modules at the Centre For Foundation Studies, IIUM: post implementation review. In: Conference on Future and Sustainable Education, (CFSE 2022),
2022 Tadabbur - storytelling as an approach for mental health support at the Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM. In: Inaugural Conference On Future & Sustainable Education 2022 (CFSE 2022),
Books

2024 Introduction to statistics for built environment. Rev. ed.. Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, ISBN: 978-629-98609-2-1
2023 Introduction to statistics for built environment. 1st ed.. Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, CFS, IIUM, ISBN: 978-629-98609-1-4