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Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Portsmouth
- Master of Environment - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
M. Zainora Bt. Asmawi (Assoc. Prof. TPr. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
zainora@iium.edu.my
3725
Expert Profile
Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design IIUM. Her involvement in the teaching and learning process parallels her contribution to her professional practice, i.e. urban planning related work, covering the preparation of development plans (Local Plan and Structure Plan) and application for planning permission (by preparing Development Proposal Report).
During her tenure with the university, she has held many administrative and academic leadership positions, including Head of Department, Head of Research, Academic Advisor and Fellow. She was also selected as the councilor of the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP). She is a corporate member of the MIP (455/02) and a registered town planner with the Board of Town Planners, Malaysia.
She is also actively involved with the society through professional consultancy activities, both in Malaysia and internationally. Locally, she was involved in several consultancy projects such as Local Plans for districts of Kerian, Machang, Kuala Selangor and Manjung; and Selangor Local Plan, responsible for the environmental resource sector. At the international level, she was involved in a project related to the development impact assessment for the Government of Brunei.
During her tenure with the university, she has held many administrative and academic leadership positions, including Head of Department, Head of Research, Academic Advisor and Fellow. She was also selected as the councilor of the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP). She is a corporate member of the MIP (455/02) and a registered town planner with the Board of Town Planners, Malaysia.
She is also actively involved with the society through professional consultancy activities, both in Malaysia and internationally. Locally, she was involved in several consultancy projects such as Local Plans for districts of Kerian, Machang, Kuala Selangor and Manjung; and Selangor Local Plan, responsible for the environmental resource sector. At the international level, she was involved in a project related to the development impact assessment for the Government of Brunei.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Urban Planning ~ Other Urban Environmental Planning n.e.c. - Local planning, environmental plannning, coastal management
- Natural Science ~ Nuclear Sciences ~ Advancement of Nuclear Sciences Knowledge ~ Environment Impact Assessment - Impact assessment
Professional Membership
- 2009 - 2011: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Institute of Planner
Teaching Responsibilities
COMPARATIVE PLANNING SYSTEMS | 2013/2014 2007/2008 |
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ASSEsSMENT | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
DISSERTATION | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE PLANNING | 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY | 2009/2010 |
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
FINAL YEAR PROJECT | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE OF URBAN PLANNING | 2023/2024 |
INTRO. TO BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 2017/2018 |
INTRODUCTION TO URBAN DESIGN | 2015/2016 |
ISLAMIC URBANISM | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 |
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING | 2019/2020 2014/2015 |
PARK PLANNING AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT | 2018/2019 |
PLANNING PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT | 2006/2007 |
PLANNING STUDIO 1 | 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
PLANNING STUDIO 2 | 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
PLANNING STUDIO 3 | 2010/2011 2008/2009 2001/2002 |
PLANNING STUDIO 3 (SPECIAL AREA PLANNING) | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
PLANNING STUDIO 3: SPECIAL AREA PLANNING | 2024/2025 2022/2023 |
PLANNING STUDIO 4 | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2001/2002 |
PLANNING STUDIO 4 (LOCAL PLANNING) | 2020/2021 |
PLANNING STUDIO 4: LOCAL PLANNING | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
PLANNING STUDIO 5 | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
PLANNING STUDIO 5: STRATEGIC PLANNING | 2023/2024 |
PLANNING STUDIO 6 | 2012/2013 2009/2010 |
PLANNING THEORY | 2022/2023 |
PLANNING WORKSHOP 1 | 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
PLANNING WORKSHOP II | 2015/2016 |
PRINCIPLES OF LAND USE PLANNING | 2017/2018 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2006/2007 |
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING | 2001/2002 |
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING 1 | 2008/2009 |
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING 2 | 2013/2014 2012/2013 2006/2007 |
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN REGIONAL PLANNING | 2020/2021 |
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING PRACTICE | 2006/2007 |
PROJECT IMPACT ASSESMENT | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENT | 2009/2010 2007/2008 2001/2002 |
SITE PLANNING | 2010/2011 2001/2002 |
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
THEORIES OF URBAN PLANNING | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
URBAN DESIGN AND ISLAMIC URBANIZATION | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (LAW, RESOURCE PLANNING AND PRACTICES) | 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
Supervision
Built Environment Framework For Rural Areas Of Pakistan.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Developing Gis Theoretical Framework On Human Movement And Defensible Space For Monitoring Covid-19 In Kuala Lumpur Case Study: Bukit Bintang.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Urban Street Morphology Of Melaka City.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Developing A Framework For Smart City Implementation In Mukalla City, Yemen.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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An Assessment Of Sustainable Tourism Practice Among Tour Operators In Terengganu Coastal And Marine Tourism Industry.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Analysing The Rural B40 Society In Elevating Their Household Income Through Microcredit Programmes : A Case Study On Sahabat Of Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (Aim).
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Developing An Environmental Resources Resilience Framework And Index For Selangor.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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An Analysis Of The Conciousness, Initiatives And Challenges Of Sustainable Deveopment At Seremban City Council.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Performance Of The Green House Gasses (Ghg) Emissions And Ghg Reduction Initiatives For State Of Melaka.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Awareness And Implementation Of Urban Green Infrastructure Planning In Mukalla Of Yemen.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Impact Of Postwar Urban Development On The Groundwater Quality In Kabul City, Afghanistan.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Analysing The Walkability Through Streetscape Design Elements Of Kro Street, Duhok, Kurdistan Region Of Iraq.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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The Awareness Level Of Residents On The Use Of Renewable Energy Resources For Domestic Use In Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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The Influence Of Open Space On Sub-Sale House Pricing In Urban Neighbourhoods Within Klang Valley.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Analysing The Environmental Condition For Forestry Area Using Gis-Ahp Approach In Forest Research Institute Malaysia Campus, Selangor.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Quantifying Land Use Activities In Determining Urban Gentrification: Case Study Petaling Jaya & Kuala Lumpur.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Residents’ Perception On The Impact Of Development On Ambient Air Quality In Gombak District, Selangor
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Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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The Implementation Of Gis By Government Agencies On Coastal Management Initiatives In Selangor.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Local Residents’ Awareness Towards The Issue Of Mangrove Degradation In Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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The Perceptions Of Community And Public Agencies On The Issue Of Coastal Erosion In Selangor
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Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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The Impact Of Tsunami On The Affected Community: Kota Kuala Muda, Kedah
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Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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The Roles Of Botanical Garden In Educating Communities Toward Environmental Conservation.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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The Awareness Of Local Communities On Coastal Management In Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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The Impacts Of Urban Tourism On The Local Environmental Condition In Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Tourism Potential Of The Environmental In Mubi Town.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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A Divers' Perception Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Marine Protected Areas In Enhancing The Tourist Experience In Maldives.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Impacts Of Surrounding Land Uses On Paya Indah Wetland Sanctuary, Selangor, Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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Study On Establishing Sustainable Tourism Using Costal Resources In Malaysian Context (Batu Feringghi, Penang).
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Assessing The Approach In Reducing Carbon Emission Of Building - Energy Sector In Kuala Lumpur.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Developing An Agrofood Security Index (Asi) For The State Of Selangor.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Analysis Of Geodisasters Index Of Selangor Kuala Lumpur - Putrajaya In Relation To Sustainable Development Goals (Sdg).
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Asessing Flood Risk Analysis On City Development Using Artificial Neural Network -Markov Model In Klang Valley.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2023 | Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Yan 2035 (Penggantian) - Sektor Perhutanan |
2022 - 2024 | Site Planning: A Contextual of Islamic Paradigms for Urban Planning |
2021 - 2022 | Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Padang Terap, Kedah 2035 (Penggantian) |
2021 - 2022 | RANCANGAN KAWASAN KHAS GENTING HIGHLAND, HULU SELANGOR |
2021 - 2022 | KAJIAN PERANCANGAN GUNATANAH KAWASAN SUMBER MAKANAN NEGARA |
2020 - 2021 | Pelan Pengurusan Pembangunan Persisir Pantai Padang Mat Sirat - Ayer Hangat, Langkawi, Kedah |
2020 - 2019 | Pelan Pengurusan Pembangunan Persisir Pantai Pekan Kuah-Kelibang, Langkawi Kedah |
2019 - 2020 | Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Kuala Pilah, 2035 |
2019 - 2020 | Kajian Carrying Capacity Pulau-Pulau Peranginan Negara, Semenanjung Malaysia |
2018 - 2022 | An Environmental Resilience Index (ERI) Development Indicator for Sustainability |
2018 - 2018 | Rancangan Tempatan Majlis Daerah Kuala Muda Kedah, 2035 (Penggantian) |
2018 - 2018 | Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Kerian, Perak 2035 (Penggantian) |
2018 - 2018 | Pengaruh Zon Garis Sesar Gempa Bumi Terhadap Perancangan Gunatanah Dan Persekitaran Di Kawasan Janda Baik |
2017 - 2018 | Rancangan Tempatan Majlis Daerah Kubang Pasu, Kedah 2035 (Penggantian) |
2017 - 2017 | Garispanduan Perancangan Tahap Daya Tahan Bencana Bandar di Malaysia (Disaster Resilient City) |
2017 - 2018 | Masalah Banjir di Lembangan Sungai Pahang dalam Konteks Perancangan Bandar |
2016 - | Rancangan Struktur Negeri Kedah 2035 (Kajian Semula) |
2015 - 2017 | Kajian Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Manjung 2030 (Penggantian) |
2015 - 2018 | Designing Zoning of Remote Sensing Drones/UAV in Cities and Neighborhood Area in Greater Kuala Lumpur |
2015 - 2018 | Analysing Appropriate Socio-Economic Indicators for Climate Analysis |
2014 - 2014 | Pelan Pembangunan Kawasan Kilang Haram Di Bawah Pentadbiran Majlis Perbandaran Selayang |
2014 - 2017 | Formulation of Gis-Hedonic Pricing Modeling on the Impact of Public Open Spaces on Residential Property Value |
2013 - 2016 | The Provision of Research Consultancy for Bako Master Plan Study |
2013 - 2014 | Projek Pemajuan Kawasan kampung Sungai Siam, Daerah Jerantut, Pahang Darul Makmur |
2012 - 2013 | The Contribution of Local Community in Coastal Protection Along Selangor Coastlines |
2012 - 2013 | Rancangan Tempatan Majlis Daerah Kuala Selangor 2025 |
2012 - 2015 | Spectral Libraries on Urban Land use Classification (SLULC) using Object Oriented Technique and High Resolution Satellite Imagery for Development Plan Purpose |
2012 - 2013 | Kajian Rancangan Struktur Negeri Selangor (Pemeliharaan dan Warisan) |
2012 - 2013 | Kajian Rancangan Struktur Negeri Selangor (Alam Sekitar dan Pengurusan Sumber Jaya) |
2012 - 2015 | The Provision of Green Areas As A Factor Influencing the Housing Prices in the Area of NKEA of Greater Kuala Lumpur New title: The Effect of Green Areas on Housing Prices in Greater Kuala Lumpur |
2011 - 2014 | RU 2011: Determination on Spatial Factor in Pleasuring Urban Sprawl Using Remote Sensing And GIS |
2011 - 2014 | Managing Coastal Erosian Risk by Using GIS Along Selangor Coastlines |
2011 - 2011 | The Incorporation of Environmental consideration In Planning a Development Economic Region in Peninsular Malaysia |
2010 - 2012 | Kajian Rancangan Daerah Kerian |
2010 - 2012 | Kajian Rancangan Tempatan Jajahan Machang |
2010 - 2011 | Sistem Pemantauan Pencapaian Pelan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur 2020 (SPP PBRKL2020) - Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur |
2010 - 2010 | The Relationship between Construction and Environment: the Perspective of Town Planning System |
2010 - 2012 | The costing impact factor in implementing coastal management initiatives in Klang District,Selangor |
2010 - 2012 | Pelan Induk Landskap Majlis Daerah Baling, Kedah Darul Aman |
2009 - 2010 | Local Community Participation on Coastal Zone Management Initiative: Port Klang Coastal Strategy |
2009 - 2011 | The Town Planning System in Sabah and Sarawak |
2007 - 2009 | Legislation Consideration in Wetland Management: Perspective of Town Planning System |
2007 - 2009 | The Efforts of Town Planning in Wetland Management in Peninsular Malaysia |
2007 - 2009 | Factors Determining Residential Locations of Employees in the Kuala Lumpur Conurbation of Malaysia |
2003 - 2007 | Original Title: Area of Specialization / Field of Study: Coastal Planning New Title: The National Study On Integrated Coastal Management And Town And Country Planning System |
- 2016 | Analysing the environmental health index (EHI) for environmental sensitive areas in Selangor by using GIS |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Rancangan Tempatan Majlis Perbandaran Sepang, Selangor 2034 (Penggantian) |
2024 - Present | Literature Review for Environmental Conservation from the Islamic Perspectives |
2023 - Present | Kajian Rancangan Wilayah Pelan Pengurusan Tanah Tinggi Cameron Highlands-Kinta-Lojing (CEKAL) |
2023 - Present | Membangunkan Kerangka Pelancongan-peribumi Lestari Selangor (PERINTIS) Dalam Pemerkasaan Ekonomi dan Pemeliharaan Warisan Orang Asli Negeri Selangor |
2023 - Present | Kajian Rancangan Khas Genting Highlands, Bentong, Pahang |
2023 - Present | A Systematic Assessment of Mainstreaming Multilevel Climate Change Policy Strategies and Approaches |
2023 - Present | Risiko Rasuah Dalam Menentukan Penggunaan Guna Tanah Dalam Penyediaan Rancangan Tempatan (RT) |
2022 - Present | Analysis of disasters risk of Selangor-Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya in relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) |
2020 - Present | Data Collection and Sharing of Plastic Waste Mapping for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
2020 - Present | Pelan Tempatan Kuala Lumpur 2040 |
Award & Recognition
01 Apr, 2014 | Bronze medal, IRIIE 2013 - IIUM | University |
28 Jan, 2011 | Gold medal for IRIIE 2011 - University | University |
28 Jan, 2011 | Silver medal for IRIIE 2011 - University | University |
26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze medal for IRIIE 2010 - University | University |