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Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Urban and Regional Planning - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Master of Arts in Urban Design - Masters Degree, Oxford Brookes University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design - Post Graduate Diploma, Oxford Brookes University
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (2nd Class Honours) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Diploma in Architecture - Diploma, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Mohd. Ramzi Bin Mohd. Hussain (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
ramzi@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
He is a Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He formerly held the position of Director, OSHBE, Office of Executive Director, Development & Planning Division, IIUM. He had registered as a corporate member of the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) and was appointed Council Member (2014/2016; 2016-2018; 2018-2020). He is also a registered Perekabandar (Malaysia Urban Design Association) member and was appointed Council Member (Education and Research- 2021-2023). He worked as a Landscape Architect in private practice in Malaysia and Singapore before joining the IIUM in May 1999. At IIUM, he pioneered the Department of Landscape Architecture and established the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons). Prof. LAr. Dr Mohd Ramzi is active in research, postgraduate supervision and consultancy. He has authored and co-authored papers for indexed and non-indexed journals and edited internal reviewers and external assessors for books, articles and thesis on landscape architecture, urban design, GIS, IT, urban planning and architecture. In consultancy, he has been involved in many landscape master planning, design and research projects, such as preparing a Landscape Masterplan for the Proposed Master Plan for the International Islamic University of Afghanistan (IIUA), Kandahar, Afghanistan (Physical Group). His research interest includes sustainable environment and environmental modelling, urban design & urban landscape design, residential, cultural and universal landscape design, GIS management (human-computer interaction) and landscape planning (tourism planning; environmental disaster planning).
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Landscape Architecture and Planning ~ Other Landscape Architecture and Planning n.e.c. - Urban Design (Urban Landscape Design), Cultural Landscape
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Landscape Architecture and Planning ~ Other Landscape Architecture and Planning n.e.c. - Landscape Architecture
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Construction and Project Management ~ Design of Construction (Including of Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, High Rise Building, Industrial Building, Industrialised Building/Construction System (IBS/ ICS), Port and Airport, Residential, Residential and Public Building, Road and Highway, Seismic and Dynamic Resistant, Structural Design and Assessment, Smart Building, Intelligent Building, Dam and Irrigation Systems) - Residential Landscape
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Anthropology ~ Cultural Theory - Cultural Landscape
- Natural Science ~ Earth Sciences ~ Ionosphere and Upper Atmosphere ~ Dynamics - Urban Farming
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Urban Planning ~ Other Urban Environmental Planning n.e.c. - Management of GIS in Urban Planning
Professional Membership
- 2001 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Registered Corporate Member), Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)
- 2020 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), Malaysian Associations of Urban Designer PEREKABANDAR
Teaching Responsibilities
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS 3 | 2012/2013 |
| DERELICT AND RECLAMATION | 2025/2026 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| DESIGN THESIS | 2002/2003 |
| DESIGN THESIS PROJECT | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2021/2022 |
| DESIGN THESIS RESEARCH | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2021/2022 |
| HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | 2002/2003 |
| INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| INTRODUCTION TO URBAN DESIGN | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| LANDSCAPE AND PRACTICE | 2002/2003 |
| LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING | 2018/2019 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 | 2012/2013 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 | 2014/2015 2010/2011 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 | 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5 | 2022/2023 2015/2016 2013/2014 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 7 | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN 3 | 2010/2011 |
| LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION (MATERIAL) | 2010/2011 |
| LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION II | 2001/2002 |
| LANDSCAPE DESIGN IV | 2001/2002 |
| LANDSCAPE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL STUDIES | 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| LANDSCAPE MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION 1 | 2011/2012 |
| LANDSCAPE PLANNING | 2008/2009 2002/2003 2001/2002 |
| LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 2023/2024 |
| LANDSCAPE RESOURCE PLANNING | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2010/2011 |
| LANDSCAPE SEMINAR | 2024/2025 |
| PLANTING DESIGN | 2011/2012 |
| PRACTICAL TRAINING & REPORT | 2002/2003 |
| RECREATIONAL PARKS PLANNING | 2008/2009 |
| RESEARCH PROPOSAL | 2023/2024 |
| UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR EXTERNAL SPACES | 2020/2021 |
| URBAN DESIGN DISCOURSE | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| URBAN DESIGN THEORY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| URBAN DESIGN: STUDIO 1 | 2003/2004 |
| URBAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Particulate Matter Emission At Selected Construction Area In Kuantan.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Member Supervisory Committee
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Urban Green Space For Environmental Health In Relation To Pandemic Crises.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Community Preparedness Framework For Disaster Risk Reduction Of Hydroelectric Dams In Cameron Highlands.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Community Awareness Of Environmental Hazards Due To Potential Calamity Of Pergau Dalam, Kelantan.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Attribute Of Green Campus Concept For Sustainability Management Of Campus Environment.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Physical Workplace For Sustainable Environmental Health.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Factors Influencing The Succesful Implementation Of Urban Design Policies In Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Role Of Urban Open Spaces As An Assembly Area For Emergency Evacuation.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Emergency Preparedness And Response Plan In Maintaining The Sustainability Of Campus Environment.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Pedestrian Pathway As Cultural Imageability In An Urban Environment.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Roles Of Landscape Vegetation Towards Slope Stability Treatment.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Physical And Psychological Health Impacts Of Urban Park In Relation To Pandemic Crises.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Identification Of Affecting Factors For Evacuation Shelters And Routes Due To Dam Disasters In Lembah Bertam, Cameron Highlands.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Community Perception And Participation Of Urban Farming Towards Sustainability Urban Environment
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Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Establishing Malaysia Quality Assessment Elements For Single Trunk Palm In Landscape Construction.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Disaster Risk Management For Community Resilience In Lembah Bertam, Cameron Highland.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trails Experiences And Benefits In Relation To The City Liveliness.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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The Value Of Landscape Design Towards Residents In Housing Areas In The Klang Valley.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Reclaiming The Cultural Landscape Of The Minangkabau In Negeri Sembilan.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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The Application Of The Green Building Index (Gbi) On Sustainable Site Planning And Management For Residential New Construction Prospects And Future Benefits.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Re-Envisioning Old Marketplaces As Urban Third Place.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2024 - 2024 | Kajian Penyediaan Pelan Induk Rekabentuk Sejagat Johor |
| 2024 - 2025 | KAJIAN PEMATUHAN SEDIA ADA KEPADA KEHENDAK REKABENTUK SEJAGAT DI SEBAHAGIAN PRESINT 3 DAN KAWASAN KOMERSIL/ KEMUDAHAN AWAM KEJIRANAN PRESINT 8 DAN PRESINT 16, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN PUTRAJAYA |
| 2023 - 2025 | Unravelling Microbial Communities in the Rhizosphere of Dipterocarpaceae through Metagenomic approach |
| 2022 - 2022 | Program Seminar Kesedaran Keperluan Terhadap Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) Dalam Rekabentuk Sejagat 2022 dan Bengkel Training of Trainers (ToT) dan Audit Akses Dalam Persekitaran Alam Bina 2022 di Petaling Jaya |
| 2022 - 2023 | Urban Green Spaces as an Index for the Sustainable Mental-Health Policy during the Pandemic Outbreak |
| 2021 - 2025 | The Study On Community Awareness and Preparedness For TNB's Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Program Downstream of Pergau Dam |
| 2021 - 2022 | The Mapping of Cultural Landscape of Perlis in Relation to Tourism Industry |
| 2021 - 2024 | Urban Parks as a Mechanism for Environmental Health Index (EHI) in Relation to Pandemic Crises |
| 2020 - 2022 | PEMELIHARAAN DAN PEMULIHARAAN TASIK DI KOMPLEKS YAYASAN PAHANG DAN KAWASAN SEKITAR |
| 2020 - 2020 | Projek Prototaip Peningkatan Landskap Ruang Komunal Pangsapuri kos Rendah, Selangor |
| 2018 - 2019 | Study on Community Awareness and Preparedness for TNB's Disaster Risk Management Program in Cameron Highlands |
| 2017 - 2018 | Kajian Pelan Induk Pembangunan |
| 2017 - 2018 | Penyediaan Pelan Induk Rekabentuk Sejagat 2017-2030 Petaling Jaya |
| 2016 - 2017 | Preparation of 4 Manuals: i) Registry of Access Consultants, Access Auditors and Access Advisor; ii) Manual Access Audit; iii) Manual Disaster Emergency Preparation for Persons with Disabilities; and iv) Local Authority Accessibility Master Plan |
| 2016 - 2017 | The Effectiveness of Maintenance Management Through Implementation of Building Maintenance Policy in Commercial High Rise Building |
| 2016 - 2017 | Perception Analysis on Awareness and Preparedness at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Sultan Abu Bakar Hydroelectric Scheme |
| 2015 - 2015 | User Perception of Caravan as Mobile Homes for Shelter Relief Center as a Respond for Flood Disaster Preparedness |
| 2015 - 2019 | The Preparation of Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an International Islamic University in Afghanistan |
| 2014 - 2016 | People's Experience in the Relation to City Liveliness or Urban Streets |
| 2014 - 2015 | Conceptual Master Plan For the Proposed New Regional Development of "Azlan Malaysia" in Perak Darul Ridzuan |
| 2013 - 2016 | The Provision of Research Consultancy for Bako Master Plan Study |
| 2012 - 2013 | An Access Audit on Campus Landscape: A Case of Mahallat Uthman Ibn Affan and Nusaibah, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak |
| 2012 - 2015 | IIUM Master Plan (Satisfaction Survey of Staff and Students) |
| 2012 - 2014 | The impact of landscape design on house prices and values : An empirical investigation |
| 2011 - 2013 | Landscape Design as an Added Value to Real Estate Development in Klang Valley |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Survey on Community Awareness and Preparedness for TNB Disaster Risk Management for Program Down Stream of Temengor and Jor Dam |
| 2024 - Present | Mapping and Assessment of Biocultural Landscape Resources for Tourism in Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang |
| 2020 - Present | New Approach of Inclusive Teaching and Learning Framework for Higher Institutions |
| 2018 - Present | Rural Area Resiliency: Community-Led Formal and Informal Establishments in Facing Disasters and Risks |
| 2016 - Present | Construction Quality: Developing Assessment Elements for Planting Works |
| 2012 - Present | Integrated Islamic and Environment Friendly Building: A Sustainable Development Model |
| 2008 - Present | KAED Universal Design Unit (KUDU) |
Awards & Recognition
| 26 Nov, 2021 | Best Reviewer ICCAEE 2020 - www.iased.org | International |
| 26 Nov, 2020 | Prestigious Editorial Board Member and Technical Committee of ICCAEE 2020 - www.iased.org | International |
| 17 Dec, 2019 | Prestigious Editorial Board Member and Technical Committee of ICCAEE 2019 - www.iased.org | International |
| 12 Aug, 2019 | Top 250 Contributors to IIUM's Research (MyRA) Performance (2015-2017) - IIUM | National |
| 01 Aug, 2019 | SAGUHATI, Pertandingan Rekabentuk Konsep Pemeilharaan dan Pemuliharaan Pulau-Pulau di Klang, Selangor - Others | National |
| 03 Jan, 2019 | Best Reviewer ICCAEE 2018 - www.iased.org | International |
| 03 Jan, 2019 | Prestigious Editorial Board Member and Program Committee ICCAEE 2018 - www.iased.org | International |
| 23 Jul, 2018 | Special Recognition Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 28 Apr, 2018 | ILAM MLAA MERIT AWARD 2017 - Institute Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) | International |
| 22 Sep, 2016 | Top Ten Student Feedback Survey (SFS) for KAED Sem 2 2015/2016 - KAED | KCDIO |
| 21 Jul, 2016 | Departmental Best Indexed Journal Award for IRIIE 2015 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 09 Dec, 2014 | Best Paper Award (IWLC 2014) for Paper entitled "Implementation Of Landscape Design As Elements In Creating Values For Housing Areas In Klang Valley, Malaysia" - USM | International |
| 09 Dec, 2014 | Silver Presentation Award (IWLC 2014) for Paper entitled "PLACE ATTACHMENT IN RELATION TO URBAN STREET VITALITY" - USM | International |
| 13 Jun, 2014 | Silver Award - IIUM IRIIE 2014 | University |
| 13 Jun, 2014 | Bronze Medal - IIUM IRIIE 2014 | University |
| 21 Feb, 2013 | Gold Medal Award, for IRIIE 2013, Research Entitled, "Campus Landscape Environment for Student With Disabilities (SWD): A Case of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak Campus" - IIUM | University |
| 21 Feb, 2013 | Silver Medal Award, for IRIIE 2013, Research Entitled, "Landscape Design as an Added Value to Real Estate Development in Klang Valley" - IIUM | University |
| 21 Feb, 2013 | Bronze Medal Award, for IRIIE 2013, Research Entitled, "Residential Landscape Design for Housing Area" - IIUM | University |
| 21 Feb, 2013 | Bronze Medal Award, for IRIE 2013, Research Entitled, "Student with Disabilities in Built Environment in Higher Education Institution" - IIUM | University |
| 22 Jan, 2013 | ILAM MLAA Honour Award 2012 (National Level) under the category of Landscape Research Awards - Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) | National |
| 29 Jul, 2010 | Gold Award at FLORIA PUTRAJAYA 2010 Competition (University Garden Competition) (National Level, 29th July 2010) - Perbadanan Putrajaya | National |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
| 2024 | TERRAMULIA Communal Space@Selayang Mulia Low-cost Flat. Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: |
| 2021 | Landscape design for residential. Centre for Professional Development, IIUM., ISBN: |
| 2019 | Dam safety program Cameron Highlands: community awareness and preparedness on disaster risk management programme in Cameron Highlands. TNB Research Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 978-967-14398-1-4 |
| 2019 | Study on respondents' awareness and preparedness when disaster strikes: case study of local community in Cameron Highland, Pahang. e-IPH Ltd., UK, ISBN: |
| 2019 | Study on respondents' awareness and preparedness when disaster strikes: case study of local community in Cameron Highland, Pahang. e-IPH Ltd., UK, ISBN: |
| 2017 | User perception of flood mobile homes as shelter relief center. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-658-6 |
| 2011 | Green architecture in built environment. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180393 |
Book Sections
Monograph
| 2024 | Pelan induk rekabentuk sejagat Johor Bahru 2023-2030 (Fasa 1 ). In: Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru, |
| 2021 | Cadangan Pemeliharaan dan Pemuliharaan tasik di kompleks Yayasan Pahang dan kawasan sekitar. In: IIUM Entrepreneurship and Consultancies Sdn Bhd., |
| 2021 | The study on community awareness and preparedness for TNB's disaster risk management (DRM) program downstream of Pergau Dam. In: , |
| 2020 | Access audit manual & access audit checklist star rating. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, |
| 2019 | Community based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) manual: Cameron Highlands. In: TNB Research Sdn. Bhd., |
| 2014 | Bako Peninsular Master Plan 2014 – 2030. In: Sarawak State Government, |