Staff Directory

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
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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
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 |