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Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Construction Management - Doctor of Philosophy, Loughborough University, Leicestershire
- Master in Management - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Degree in Quantity Surveying - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying - Diploma, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Nur Affah Bt. Mohyin (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Other's position:
Head, Research Management Centre
affah@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Nur Affah is a professional in construction management with over 20 years of experience in academia, research, and community service. She earned her PhD in Construction Management from Loughborough University in the UK and holds a Master of Management degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia. Her professional credentials include being a Registered Professional Technologist with the Malaysia Board of Technologies and a Registered Provisional Quantity Surveyor with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia. Additionally, she is a CIDB-Certified Trainer in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Project Quantification. She has completed the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Professional Training, gaining practical knowledge in sustainability reporting and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Additionally, she has completed the MDEC Technopreneurship Training, focusing on digital entrepreneurship and innovation skills.
Currently, she serves as the Head of the Technology Transfer Office, where she drives the commercialisation of innovative technologies. Her administrative roles have included leadership positions such as Head of the Quantity Surveying Department and various pivotal roles within academic governance. She has been instrumental in developing and enhancing educational programmes, notably the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying and the Master of Construction Business programs. As an educator, she has taught courses such as Principles of Measurement for Building Works, Principles of Estimating for Building Works, Strategic Management of Construction Business, Integrated Multidisciplinary Project, and Research Methods for the Built Environment.
Her current research focuses on sustainable facilities management in elderly care centres, reflecting her commitment to addressing critical societal issues through scholarly inquiry. She has mentored numerous postgraduate and undergraduate students, guiding research endeavours primarily in Construction Management, Human Resource Management, and Ethics in Construction. As a dedicated member of the Sustainable Facilities Management Research Group, Dr. Nur Affah has also made significant contributions as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Architecture, Planning, and Construction Management. She has participated as an organising committee member, vetting panel member, and adjudicator for several significant international surveying conferences.
Beyond academia, Dr. Nur Affah's engagement includes her attachment to CIMB Group through the CEO@Faculty Programme 2.0 in 2018, where she gained valuable experience in CIMB Group's Human Resources and philanthropic initiatives with CIMB Foundation. Her work with the CIMB Foundation includes organising the 'Be$MART Financial Literacy Programme' for IIUM, Mozek Camps, and the Young ASEAN Leader programme. She also played a key role in the 'Integrated High Impact CSR Angkat 1.0', collaborating with JPT, MOHE, CIMB Foundation, and Epic Homes to secure funding and construct homes for indigenous communities. She was also a mentor for the 'LIGHT: Leadership Enrichment Initiatives Programme,' collaborating with Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), IIUM, and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) to nurture emerging leaders. Additionally, she led the 'It's My Turn Project,' which focused on bridging the gap between youth and senior citizens.
Dr. Nur Affah's extensive contributions across academia, research, and community service highlight her unwavering dedication to advancing knowledge, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing societal well-being through her leadership in education and research.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Construction and Project Management ~ Quantity Surveying - Construction Management
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Built Environment - Quantity Surveying
Professional Membership
- 2017 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Provisional Quantity Surveyor), Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
- 2021 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Registered Professional Technologist), Malaysia Board of Technologies
Teaching Responsibilities
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS | 2024/2025 |
| CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2013/2014 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 2022/2023 |
| DISSERTATION | 2021/2022 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| ECONOMICS FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 1 | 2006/2007 |
| INTEGRATED MULTI DISCIPLINARY PROJECT 1 | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2011/2012 |
| INTEGRATED MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECT | 2023/2024 |
| PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT | 2020/2021 |
| PRACTICAL TRAINING | 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| PRE-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS | 2004/2005 |
| PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 | 2024/2025 |
| PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING FOR BUILDING SERVICES AND EXTERNAL WORKS | 2006/2007 |
| PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING FOR BUILDING WORKS 1 | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING FOR BUILDING WORKS 2 | 2022/2023 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT FOR BUILDING WORKS 1 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
| PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT FOR BUILDING WORKS 2 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| QTTY SURVEYING PRACTICE AND ADMINISTRATION | 2004/2005 |
| RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS | 2015/2016 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2023/2024 |
Supervision
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A Framework For Financial Feasibility Study Of Housing Development Of Waqf Land In Malaysia With Reference To Tawzi Al-Manfa'Ah.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Leveraging 5d Bim And Big Data In Malaysian Project Cost Management.
Ph.D
In Progress
Member Supervisory Committee
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Employees' Digital Competencies Development For Construction 4.0: Challenges And Hrm Strategies In Malaysian Construction Companies.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Local Community Involvement And Tourist Satisfaction On Tourism Facilities : A Case Study Of Kampung Morten, Melaka.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Maintenance Of Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (Hvac) System And Its User Satisfaction : A Comparison Between Academic Buildings In Iium Gombak.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Investigation Of Highway Maintenance Management And Its Performance At Kuala Lumpur – Karak Highway.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Strategies For The Operation And Maintenance Of Assets And Facilities In Elderly Pondok.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2025 | Investigation of the Economic Aspects of the Operation and Maintenance of Elderly Care Centres |
| 2011 - 2016 | RU 2011: Managing Organizational Commitment within Quantity Surveying Firms in Malaysia |
On-Going
| 2024 - Present | Kajian pembangunan standard pejabat pemindahan teknologi dalam menghubungkan harta intelek dan pengkomersialan di universiti bukan penyelidikan (Non-RU) |
| 2012 - Present | Eco-Friendly Campus |
| 2011 - Present | RU 2011: The Quantity Surveying Graduates and the Industry's Need |
| 2011 - Present | RU 2011: The Impact of Physical Environment in Hospital Wards to Patients and Medical Staff in Public Hospital Building in Klang Valley |
Awards & Recognition
| 31 Dec, 2020 | Murabbi Award Department of Quantity Surveying - Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design | KCDIO |
| 05 Sep, 2009 | Best Paper Award - Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) | International |
| 31 Dec, 2005 | Best Academic Staff Award Department of Quantity Surveying - Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design | KCDIO |
| 31 Dec, 2003 | Best Staff Award Department of Quantity Surveying - Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design | KCDIO |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2019 | LIGHT: Leadership for social impact. In: 2nd South East Asian Social Innovation Network conference, |
| 2013 | Influence of Islamic work ethics on organizational commitment amongst construction professionals. In: International Conference on Architecture and Built Environment 2013 (ICABE2013), |
| 2013 | Organizational commitment among construction professionals. In: 12th Management in Construction Researchers’ Association (MiCRA) Conference and Annual General Meeting 2013, |
| 2013 | Professional ethics of the quantity surveying profession from the Islamic perspective. In: International Conference on Islamic Architecture & Built Environment (IAIBE '12): Experiences from Iran and Malaysia, |
| 2012 | A literature review on commitment among quantity surveyors . In: UMRAN 2012, |
| 2012 | HRM strategies for managing employee commitment : a case study of small construction professional services firms . In: PG Seminar for 2nd Year Students & KAED Research Presentation Day, Series 1/2012., |
| 2012 | HRM strategies for managing employee commitment: a case study of small construction professional services firms. In: Engineering Project Organizations Conference (EPOC) 2012, |
| 2009 | Managing knowledge workers' commitment in small construction professional firms. In: 25th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, |
Book Sections
| 2021 | Inheritance of house unit on Waqf land from Islamic and Malaysian Law perspective. In: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-1973-31-8, pp. 89-112 |
| 2016 | Review on costs management in construction. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-4621, pp. 30-52 |
| 2013 | The role of waqf in socio-economic development: case study of waqf organizations in the UK. In: Institut Kajian Zakat Malaysia (IKaZ), ISBN: 978-983-44948-7-2, pp. 511-521 |
| 2013 | The role of waqf in socio-economic development: case study of waqf organizations in the UK. In: Institut Kajian Zakat Malaysia (IKaZ), ISBN: 978-983-44948-7-2, pp. 511-521 |