Professional Activities & Contributions

External academic appointments, editorial responsibilities, professional service, and contributions to the wider academic and professional community.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have contributed beyond teaching and research through external academic assessment, thesis examination, editorial leadership, professional organisations, and national and international committees. These appointments reflect the trust placed in my academic expertise and my continuing commitment to advancing architectural education, sustainable built environments, and professional practice.

External Academic Appointments

External Assessor of Academic Programs

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
Program: Master of Science & Doctor of Philosophy
Year: 2026–2029
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design (KAED)
Program: Master of Science in Built Environment (by Research)
Year: 2025
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FKAB)
Program: Master of Science (Architecture)
Year: 2019
Geomatika University College
Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design
Program: Bachelor of Architecture (LAM Pt.1)
Year: 2015

Thesis External Examiner

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

2026 — Taylor’s University
External Examiner, PhD Thesis Proposal Defence
“Developing an Indicator to Improve Circularity of Existing (Non-Residential) Office Building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia”
Candidate: Loke Mei Tung

2025 — Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
External Examiner, PhD Thesis
“Architectural Design Strategies Towards Improving Green Roof Permeability as Inclusive Public Realms in Malaysian Cities”
Candidate: Azlan Ariff Bin Ali Ariff

2024 — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
External Examiner, PhD Thesis
“Thermal Performance and Techno-Economic Analysis of Thermally Insulated Roof Assemblies in Hot and Humid Climatic Conditions”
Candidate: Muhamad Zahin Bin Mohd Ashhar

Master of Science (MSc)

2024 — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
External Examiner, MSc Thesis
“Building Information Modeling Standards Awareness and Implementation in Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Industry in Sarawak”
Candidate: Elise Tan Mei Lee

2023 — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
External Examiner, MSc Thesis
"Penyahkarbonan Bandar Tropika Menggunakan Teknologi Kembar Digital: Kajian Kes di Bertam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia"
Candidate: Nur Haziqah Binti Mohamad Zaidi

Editorial and Review Board Appointments

Editorial Board Member
New Design Ideas, Jomard Publishing (May 2024 – present)
Editorial Board Member
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (PJSSH), UPM Press (Nov 2023 – present)
Editorial Review Board Member
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE), Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. (March 2021 – present)
Editorial Board Member
Horizon Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (JHSSR) (2020–2023; renewed 2022–2025)
Editorial Board Member
International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability (IJBES), UTM Press (2014–present)
Editorial Board Member
Universal Libraries of Arts and Humanities, UL Open Access Publications (1 Nov 2023 – present).
Editorial Board Member (Editor)
ALAM CIPTA: International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, UPM Press (2013–2021) (SCOPUS-indexed starting 2018)

Professional Memberships and Board Service

Academic Member (A54)
Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) (2020–present)
Academic Member (AD0278)
Malaysia Green Building Council (MalaysiaGBC) (2012–present)
Board Member
Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) (Sessions 2014–2019)

National and International Committee Service

Chair, Organising Committee
International Conference on Resilient Smart Technology, Environment and Design (ReSTED'18) (2018)
Chair, Organising Committee
2nd Malaysia University-Industry Green Building Collaboration Symposium (MU-IGBC 2018)
Chair, Higher Education and Research Committee
Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) (2015–2016)
Chair, Education Committee
Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) (2014–2015)
Chair/Co-Chair, Research Committee
Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) (2016–2018)
Chair, Organising Committee
Malaysian Architectural Education Conference (MAEC 2012)
Member, Nexus Professional Services Productivity Working Group
Malaysia Productivity Corporation (2018–2020)
Committee Member, Task Force for MyCREST Development
Construction Industry Development Board, Malaysia (2016–2017)
International Scientific Review Committee Member
51st International Architectural Science Association Conference (ASA2017), Wellington, New Zealand
International Scientific Review Committee Member
50th ASA Conference (ASA2016), University of Adelaide, Australia
International Scientific Review Committee Member
49th ASA Conference (ASA2015), University of Melbourne, Australia
Member, Steering Committee
Energy Efficiency in Building Laboratory Malaysia (EEB Lab 2015)

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