Postgraduate Supervision

A record of M.Arch, MSc and PhD students I have supervised in the fields of sustainable architecture, green building design, and planning. This page includes both completed and ongoing research projects.

Note: This page highlights my completed and ongoing postgraduate supervisions. It does not include withdrawn or discontinued cases, which are recorded separately as part of my full academic portfolio.

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

1. Noor Laily Mohamad
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Optimising Restorative/Social Spaces to Enhance Psychosocial Support Among Healthcare Personnel in Klang Valley Malaysian Government Hospitals
   Start Year: 2023 (Sem.1 2023/2024)
2. Zhuang Yuan
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: The Path to Life Cycle Carbon Neutrality in Old Residential Buildings in the Cold Regions of China: Retrofit Strategies Using Passive House Certification Components
   Start Year: 2023 (Sem.2 2022/2023)
3. Sarah Hassan
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Assessing the Feasibility of Third-Generation Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in Designing Safer Neighbourhoods in Greater Kuala Lumpur.
   Start Year: 2022 (Sem.1 2022/2023)
4. Li Rong
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Multi-Objective Optimisation of Energy Consumption, Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality in the Design of University Buildings in China using Evolutionary Algorithms.
   Start Year: 2021 (Sem.1 2021/2022)
   Current Status: Passed Viva
5. Zhu Bonan
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Developing a Sustainability Assessment Framework for Retrofitting Old Muti-Storey Residential Buildings in the Cold Region of China
   Start Year: 2021 (Sem.1 2021/2022)
6. Gareth Ng Kean Jhun
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Development of a Design Process Public Participation Framework in Malaysia Towards Achieving Sustainable Public Facilities
   Start Year: 2020 (Sem.1 2020/2021)
   Current Status: Viva
7. Ang Sim Guan
   Program: Master of Architecture (by Coursework)
   Research Title: Floating Cities of Tomorrow: A Framework for Sustainable Coastal Living in Malaysia
   Start Year: 2024 (Sem.1 2024/2025)
8. Nur Irdina Lee Chun Ling
   Program: Master of Architecture (by Coursework)
   Research Title: The Mangrove Paradigm: Redefining Architecture to Preserve Nature and Empower Indigenous Culture in Malaysia
   Start Year: 2024 (Sem.1 2024/2025)

Co-Supervisor

1. How Sin Meun.
   Program: PhD (Urban Planning & Design)
   Research Title: The Role of Activeness in Mediating the Relationship between Age-Friendly Environment and the Subjective Well-being of Communities in Klang Valley, Malaysia Towards an Ageing Nation.
   Start Year: 2023 (Sem.1 2023/2024)

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor (Postgraduate by Research)

1. Nur Amalina Syairah Mohamed.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Impacts of Different Roof Designs and Air-Conditioning Operations on Energy Consumption and Costs in Air-Conditioned Mosques in the Klang Valley, Malaysia
   Viva (Accepted with Distinction)
   Completion Year: 2022
2. Arman Aazami.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Impact of Window Design on Daylighting Performance and User Satisfaction in a Public University Library.
   Completion Year: 2022
3. Noor Laily Mohamad.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Improvement of Thermal Performance of Existing Standard High-Rise Government Office Buildings in Malaysia Through Envelope Retrofit Completion Year: 2021
4. Jubaer Alam.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Daylight Performance and Occupants’ Behavior of Window Blind Operation: A Case Study of an Office Building in Malaysia.
   Completion Year: 2019
5. Maliheh Bahari PoorFrakosh.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Colour Adaptation of Persian Architecture to Studio Sets in Iranian National TV Cooking Programs.
   Completion Year: 2013

Co-Supervisor (Postgraduate by Research)

1. Abdelfatah Bousbia Laiche.
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Quality of Life in Sustainable Work Environments: Developing Humane, Comprehensive and Sustainable Framework for the Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality in Green Office Buildings.
   Completion Year: 2023
2. Abiyeye Aminat Idowu.
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Empirical Analysis and Evaluation of Building Ventilation Modes: Towards Improving Occupants’ Satisfaction of IEQ in Malaysia Shopping Malls. Completion Year: 2017
3. Maszura Binti Abdul Ghafar.
   Program: PhD (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Utilizing Building Integration Modeling for Improving the Fabrication Efficiency of IBS Construction.
   Completion Year: 2016
4. Mainur Kurmanbekova.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Thermal Perception and Willingness to Walk among Office Workers in Tropical Low Carbon City of Putrajaya, Malaysia.
   Completion Year: 2020
5. Fereshteh Gholami.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Practices in Buildings in Warm Climates of Iran.
   Completion Year: 2017
6. Abiyeye Aminat Idowu.
   Program: Master by Research (Architectural Studies)
   Research Title: Occupancy Satisfaction Level and Ventilation Behaviour in Five (5) Types of Housing in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
   Completion Year: 2014

Principal Supervisor (Postgraduate by Coursework)

1. Lee Wen Qian
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Integrating Ecosystem Services Assessment for Enhanced Quarry Rehabilitation: A Social-Ecological Framework for Local Community Benefits.
   Completion Year: 2024
2. Marcus Chua Kai Wen.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Developing a Sustainable Urban Agricultural Framework for Enhancing Food Security in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: An Architectural Approach.
   Completion Year: 2024
3. Nailah Amani Mohd Azmee.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Optimizing Library Spaces for Modern Learning: A Focus on Kuala Lumpur's Public Libraries.
   Completion Year: 2024
4. Wan Nurin Ameyrah Khayrin Wan D'zlyshah.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Inaugurating Healing and Therapeutic Architectural Concepts in Mental Health-Aiding Facilities for Urban Youth.
   Completion Year: 2023
5. Tan Xuan Xiang.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Oysters for a Sustainable Muar: Designing Urban Aquaculture Through Nature-based Solutions.
   Completion Year: 2023
6. Lye Suchin.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Exploring the Critical Role of Urban Farming in Low-cost Housing Towards Sustainable Well-being of Urban Dwellers in Malaysia.
   Completion Year: 2023
7. Lee Chia Hui.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Exploring the Design Framework for Food Waste Recycling Awareness in Chow Kit Wet Market.
   Completion Year: 2023
8. Lim Siew Ni.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: The Role of Healing Environment in Mental Healthcare to Shape the Behavioural Health and Wellness of Urban Youth.
   Completion Year: 2022
9. Tan Yanxian.
   Program: Master of Architecture
   Research Title: Design Framework of Women's Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors in Fostering New Beginning of Life.
   Completion Year: 2022
10. Lai Hong Jing.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: Rethinking Community Participation in Infil Redevelopment to Appraise the Value of Old City Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
    Completion Year: 2021
11. Olivia Tam Sie Wen.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: Critical Success Factors (CSF) for Developing a New Urban Market Typology in Kuala Lumpur.
    Completion Year: 2021
12. Nazneen Ridzuan.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: The Application of Interactive Public Space Strategies for a Textile Recycling Centre.
    Completion Year: 2020
13. Teoh Xin Yin.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: Sustainable Architectural Intervention Towards Resolving River Pollution Issue in Malaysia.
    Completion Year: 2020
14. Lai Shu Chyuen.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: The Potential of Vertical Farming Architecture in Relieving Damage of Natural Environment in Cameron Highland.
    Completion Year: 2019
15. Nur Alia Muhamad Zuki.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: Benefits and Potential of Recycling Construction Waste Materials in Malaysia Built Environment.
    Completion Year: 2019
16. Annie Chia.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: Waste Architecture: Creating New Avenues for Public Engagement with Food Waste.
    Completion Year: 2019
17. Lam Tuck Lone.
    Program: Master of Architecture
    Research Title: Georgetown Cultural Park: A Dialogue Through Adaptive Design Strategies Towards Sustainable Waterfront Development for Penang.
    Completion Year: 2018
18. Low Kah Yean.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: Design Strategies to Enhance Community Participation in Recycling.
    Completion Year: 2016
19. Lee Zheng Wei.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: Revisiting Brickfields: The relevance of Post Office as Community Enterprise Hub.
    Completion Year: 2018
20. Lam Xin Yee.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: PJ Life Art Exploratory Gallery.
    Completion Year: 2014
21. Law Lu Sun.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: Underground Green Gallery.
    Completion Year: 2014
22. Michelle Julieana Vaz.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: Kota Damansara Oasis Memorial.
    Completion Year: 2013
23. Dave Tan Yong Cze.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: Botanical Research Institute.
    Completion Year: 2012
24. Chuah Sock Kean.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: Issues and Challenges of Vertical Farming.
    Completion Year: 2012
25. Ng Sue-Ann.
    Program: Bachelor of Architecture
    Research Title: Blurring the Reality of Dead Space in Pudu Through Vent Blocks Simulation.
    Completion Year: 2012