RESEARCH FOCUS GROUP: ICMRGDCRGMAT-ESGSUS-WWMHTRGCIRG
ICMRG
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (ICMRG)
Members:
i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairunisa Muthusamy
ii. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fadzil Mat Yahaya
iii. Dr. Sharifah Maszura Syed Mohsin
iv. Dr. Nur Farhayu Ariffin
v. Ir. Dr. Saffuan Wan Ahmad
vi. Prof. Emeritus Ir. Dr. Mohd Warid Hussin (external member)
Members:
i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairunisa Muthusamy
ii. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fadzil Mat Yahaya
iii. Dr. Sharifah Maszura Syed Mohsin
iv. Dr. Nur Farhayu Ariffin
v. Ir. Dr. Saffuan Wan Ahmad
vi. Prof. Emeritus Ir. Dr. Mohd Warid Hussin (external member)
The Innovative Construction Material Research Group (ICMRG) was established in 2022. This focus group covers related research fields in environmentally friendly construction material, structure and forensic investigation and sustainable structure.
Research Focus:
• Sustainable Building Materials
• Structure and Forensic Investigation
• Sustainable Built Structures
• Green and Sustainable Materials Technology
• Environmentally Friendly Buildings and Infrastructure
• Environmentally Friendly Construction
DCRG
DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH GROUP (DCRG)
Members:
i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tarmizi Haron
ii. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fadzil Mat Yahaya
iii. Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Rahimi Abdul Rahman
iv. Ts. Dr. Zahrizan Zakaria
v. Ts. Dr. Khairil Azman Masri
vi. Gs. Dr. Syarifuddin Misbari
vii. Ts Dr Mohammad Affendy Omardin
viii. Dr Liyana Mohamed Yusof
ix. Ts Dr Ahmad Rizal Alias
x. Encik Mohammad Amirulkhairi Zubir
xi. Encik Khalimi Johan Abd Hamid
Members:
i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tarmizi Haron
ii. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fadzil Mat Yahaya
iii. Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Rahimi Abdul Rahman
iv. Ts. Dr. Zahrizan Zakaria
v. Ts. Dr. Khairil Azman Masri
vi. Gs. Dr. Syarifuddin Misbari
vii. Ts Dr Mohammad Affendy Omardin
viii. Dr Liyana Mohamed Yusof
ix. Ts Dr Ahmad Rizal Alias
x. Encik Mohammad Amirulkhairi Zubir
xi. Encik Khalimi Johan Abd Hamid
The Digital Construction Research Group was established in 2022. We specialize in digital construction, focusing on building information modelling (BIM) and moving towards digital twins.
Research Focus:
• BIM data management and integration
• BIM for sustainable design and construction
• BIM for facility management and operation
• BIM for highway and infrastructure
• Creating and maintaining digital twins of construction projects
• Real-time monitoring and data synchronization with physical assets
• Digital twins for performance optimization and decision support
• 4D and 5D modelling (time and cost integration)
• Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for clash detection and coordination
• Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for pre-fabrication and modular construction
• Advanced Visualization:
• Augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) in construction
• Virtual reality (VR) for design review and training
• Visualization of construction progress and quality control
SUS-WWM
SUSTAINABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT (SUS-WWM)
Members:
1. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Zularisam Ab Wahid
2. Dr. Nadzirah Mohd Mokhtar
3. Assoc. Prof Dr Azrina Abd Aziz
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Edriyana A. Aziz
5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngien Su Kong
6. Dr. Suryati Sulaiman
7. Dr. Abdul Syukor Abd Razak
8. Dr. Nadiah Mokhtar
9. Dr. Noraziah Ahmad
Members:
1. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Zularisam Ab Wahid
2. Dr. Nadzirah Mohd Mokhtar
3. Assoc. Prof Dr Azrina Abd Aziz
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Edriyana A. Aziz
5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngien Su Kong
6. Dr. Suryati Sulaiman
7. Dr. Abdul Syukor Abd Razak
8. Dr. Nadiah Mokhtar
9. Dr. Noraziah Ahmad
The Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management focus research group was established in 2023. We specialize in water and wastewater treatment mainly in water and wastewater integrated system, with newly developed sustainable technology.
Research Focus:
• Advanced oxidation for water and wastewater treatment
• Membrane technology for desalination, water purification and wastewater treatment
• Adsorption in wastewater treatment
• Phytoremediation technology for sewage treatment
• Integrated water and wastewater system with solar technology
• Anaerobic digestion for water and wastewater treatment
HTRG
HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH GROUP (HTRG)
Members:
(i) Dr Intan Suhana binti Mohd Razelan
(ii) Prof. Ts. Dr Othman bin Che Puan
(iii) Prof. Madya Ir. Adnan bin Zulkiple
(iv) Ir. Dr Azhani binti Zukri
(v) Assoc. Prof. Dr Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya
(vi) Ts. Dr. Khairil Azman bin Masri
(vii) Dr Nur Fahriza binti Mohd Ali
(viii) Mdm. Azlina binti Hj. Ismail
Members:
(i) Dr Intan Suhana binti Mohd Razelan
(ii) Prof. Ts. Dr Othman bin Che Puan
(iii) Prof. Madya Ir. Adnan bin Zulkiple
(iv) Ir. Dr Azhani binti Zukri
(v) Assoc. Prof. Dr Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya
(vi) Ts. Dr. Khairil Azman bin Masri
(vii) Dr Nur Fahriza binti Mohd Ali
(viii) Mdm. Azlina binti Hj. Ismail
The Highway and Transportation Research Group (HTRG) was established in 2023. We specialize in highway and transportation that consists of design and construction of highway, advanced pavement design, innovative pavement materials, geotechnical, traffic and transportation as well as logistics.
Research Focus:
• Highway Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Traffic Engineering
• Pavement Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Innovative Pavement Materials
• Logistics
• Transportation Engineering
• Traffic Engineering
• Pavement Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Innovative Pavement Materials
• Logistics
MAT-ESG
MATERIALS FOR ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY (MAT-ESG)
Members:
i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azrina Abd Aziz
ii. Dr. Mohd Nasrullah Zulkifli
iii. Dr. Noor Yahida Yahya
iv. Dr. Nurashikin Yaccof
v. Dr. Rahimah Embong
vi. Dr. Nadzirah Mohd Mokhtar
vii. Dr. Fatin Zafirah Mansur
Members:
i. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azrina Abd Aziz
ii. Dr. Mohd Nasrullah Zulkifli
iii. Dr. Noor Yahida Yahya
iv. Dr. Nurashikin Yaccof
v. Dr. Rahimah Embong
vi. Dr. Nadzirah Mohd Mokhtar
vii. Dr. Fatin Zafirah Mansur
The Materials for Energy & Sustainability focus research group was established in 2023. We specialize in environmental/ sustainability control through materials fabricated from different synthesis to impart a desired functionality.
Research Focus:
• Nano metal catalyst for biogas production
• Bio catalyst for biogas production
• Adsorbent for wastewater treatment
• Coagulant/ flocculant for wastewater treatment
• Heterogenous catalyst for biodiesel production
• Carbon based material for biogas/ biodiesel production
• Adsorbent for odor management and assessment
• Biomass for construction materials
• Pozzolana
• Photocatalyst for wastewater treatment/ hydrogen evolution
• Photocatalyst for carbon capture/ methanation
• Membrane material development
CIRG
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RESEARCH GROUP (CIRG)
Members:
i) Assoc.Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Rahimi Abdul Rahman (BIM modeling)
ii) Dr. Liyana Mohamed Yusof (Build environment)
iii) Ts. Dr. Lee Yong Siang (Circular economy)
iv) Dr. Noor Suraya Romali (Water resources management)
v) Dr. Nurhaizan Mohd Zainudin (Contract management)
vi) Ts. Dr. Mohammad Adam Adman (Occupational Safety and Health)
vii) Ts. Dr. Ahmad Rizal Alias (Project scheduling)
Members:
i) Assoc.Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Rahimi Abdul Rahman (BIM modeling)
ii) Dr. Liyana Mohamed Yusof (Build environment)
iii) Ts. Dr. Lee Yong Siang (Circular economy)
iv) Dr. Noor Suraya Romali (Water resources management)
v) Dr. Nurhaizan Mohd Zainudin (Contract management)
vi) Ts. Dr. Mohammad Adam Adman (Occupational Safety and Health)
vii) Ts. Dr. Ahmad Rizal Alias (Project scheduling)
The Construction Industry Research Group, founded in 2024, is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation within the construction industry. Our expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of critical areas, including Project Management, Decision Making, the Built Environment, Circular and Sustainable Practices, Resource Management, Health, Safety, and Well-being, Life Cycle Assessment, Advanced Construction Technologies, and Green Building initiatives. With a multidisciplinary approach, we strive to contribute to the evolution of a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient construction sector through cutting-edge research and collaborative efforts.
Research Focus:
Research Focus:
•Project Management
• Decision Making
• Built Environment
• Circular and Sustainable Practices
• Resource Management
• Health, Safety, and Well-being
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Advanced Construction Technologies
• Green Building
• Decision Making
• Built Environment
• Circular and Sustainable Practices
• Resource Management
• Health, Safety, and Well-being
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Advanced Construction Technologies
• Green Building
EASY
EARTHQUAKE AND STRUCTURAL STABILITY (EASY)
Members:
(i) Ts. Dr. Mohd Irwan Adiyanto
(ii) Dr. Nurfarhana Diyana Abdul Hadi
(iii) Gs. Dr. Syarifuddin Misbari
(iv) Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Noor Sheena Herayani Harith (External member)
(v). Ts. Dr. Sk Muiz Sk Abdul Razak (External member)
The Earthquake and Structural Stability research team (EASY) was established in 2025. The team focuses on research related to earthquake disasters and structural stability. In addition to their research activities, EASY is dedicated to public education, conducting webinars and sharing information through social media platforms such as Facebook. The team is also actively involved in disaster preparedness efforts, including earthquake awareness and safety tours as part of their community engagement initiatives.
Research Focus:
• Seismic performance analysis
• Rapid visual screening
• Seismic vulnerability map
• Seismic design and retrofitting
• Performance point and fragility curve
• Earthquake-resistant structures
