Urban Design and Environmental Studies Research Group UTM

Urban Design and Environmental Studies Research Group UTM The Urban Design and Environmental UTM (UDE) research groups were formally established on July 8, 2020 Since its inception, the group has been led by Ts. LAr. Ts.

The Urban Design and Environmental Studies Research Group (UDE) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a multidisciplinary research team operating under the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU). Established on July 8, 2020, UDE aims to address contemporary urban challenges through integrative research, cross-sectoral collaboration, and community-focused innovation. The group’s rese

arch emphasises sustainable and inclusive urban development, focusing on four key thematic areas:

Urban Design and Environmental Quality—Investigating the form, function, and ecological performance of urban environments. Human Settlement Science (Ekistics)—Studying the spatial and social dynamics of human settlements. Smart City Development—Exploring planning and design innovations for digital, intelligent, and adaptive cities. Cultural Heritage Management—Safeguarding urban heritage and place identity through participatory design and planning strategies. Dr. Noor Aimran Samsudin, a senior lecturer in urban design and heritage studies. The current team consists of academics from various disciplines within the built environment field:

Dr. Mohamad Fadhli Rashid – Specialist in rural studies, focusing on spatial equity and community resilience. Dr. Lee Yoke Lai – Expert in cultural landscapes and heritage conservation in urban-rural contexts. Dr. Mohd Ruzaini Che Zahari – Focuses on leadership in design and creativity in planning pedagogy. Dr. Rohayah Che Amat – Specialist in landscape architecture and environmental design. Dr. Mohammad Hussaini Wahab – Researcher in architecture planning and sustainable development frameworks. Together, UDE bridges academic inquiry and practice by engaging with local authorities, industry stakeholders, and community partners to create livable, resilient, and culturally grounded urban spaces. Version
15/5/2025

29/4/2026Dr. Noor Aimran Samsudin, UDE telah menghadiri sesi menandatangani MoU antara PEREKABANDAR & DBKL bagi menyaks...
02/05/2026

29/4/2026

Dr. Noor Aimran Samsudin, UDE telah menghadiri sesi menandatangani MoU antara PEREKABANDAR & DBKL bagi menyaksikan peristiwa bersejarah ini.

29/4/2026Dr. Noor Aimran Samsudin telah menghadiri sesi perkongsian kuliah MRSS 1145: Sustainable Urban Dynamics and Reg...
02/05/2026

29/4/2026

Dr. Noor Aimran Samsudin telah menghadiri sesi perkongsian kuliah MRSS 1145: Sustainable Urban Dynamics and Regeneration Studio.

Topik kuliah yang disampaikan berjudul Urban Regeneration, Preventing Displacement and Enhancing Livability di UTM KL.

Studio ini diselia Dr. Rohayah Che Amat & Dr. Mohammad Hussaini Wahab.

8/2/2026Sepasukan sukarelawan terdiri daripada mahasiswa FABU seramai 16 orang telah ke Kampung Plang, Gerik, Perak mela...
13/02/2026

8/2/2026

Sepasukan sukarelawan terdiri daripada mahasiswa FABU seramai 16 orang telah ke Kampung Plang, Gerik, Perak melaksanakan program khidmat masyarakat University Social Responsibility 2.0 (USR2.0) sempena penganjuran Program Karnival Kampung Angkat Madani (KAM) bersama UTM yang telah berlangsung pada 5-8 Februari 2026 lalu.

Dalam aktiviti kali ini, para sukarelawan telah membantu menyerikan persekitaran kampung dengan menyediakan mural sepanjang tembok masjid serta sekolah agama pada bulan November lalu.

Sebuah pusat perusahaan tanjak dan busana turut dibantu diperindahkan menjadi tarikan pelancongan tempatan. Kerja-kerja menghias & menanam pokok turut dilaksanakan.

Aktiviti ini mendapat sentuhan dan panduan kepakaran UDE & FABU iaitu Dr. Noor Aimran Samsudin (placemaking), Dr. Ruzaini Zahari (landskap) & Dr. Muhammad Faizal (rekabentuk dalaman).

12/2/2026Sesi pembentangan perkembangan kajian bagi Sem. 1 2025/2026 oleh para pelajar PG di bawah seliaan pengkaji UDE....
13/02/2026

12/2/2026

Sesi pembentangan perkembangan kajian bagi Sem. 1 2025/2026 oleh para pelajar PG di bawah seliaan pengkaji UDE. Panel terdiri daripada Dr. Lee Yoke Lai, Dr. Ruzaini Zahari & Dr. Noor Aimran Samsudin. Pembentang terdiri daripada calon-calon master & PhD program landskap & perancangan bandar.

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Kami ingin mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada ahli penyelidik UDE:Ts. Dr. Mohammad Hussaini Bin WahabLAr. Dr. Ro...
05/10/2025

Kami ingin mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada ahli penyelidik UDE:

Ts. Dr. Mohammad Hussaini Bin Wahab
LAr. Dr. Rohayah Binti Che Amat
(Pensyarah Kanan, MJIIT UTM KL)

atas kejayaan menerima Universiti Malaya Global Transformation Research Grant (UMGTRG) bernilai RM50,000.00.

📑 Tajuk Penyelidikan:
Heritage Meets Innovation: AI Driven Strategies to Reconstruct Malay Royal Town Identity – Developing a Sustainable Strategy on Cultural Identity and Urban Morphology of Malay Royal Towns

Semoga kejayaan ini menjadi pemangkin kepada penyelidikan yang lebih berimpak tinggi dalam memperkukuh identiti bandar diraja Melayu serta mengangkat inovasi berteraskan warisan ke persada antarabangsa.✨

02/10/2025

🌿🏙️ HERITAGE AROUND US – Sembrani 2.0 🌊🏛️
✨ Monthly Sharing Session by ICOMOS Malaysia ✨The theme for this month is Water and Heritage.

Join us this 24 September 2025 (Wednesday), 4.30PM – 5.30PM (MYT) on Zoom for an inspiring discussion on heritage, cities, and water.

🎤 Speakers:
🔹 TPr. Ishak Ariffin – Reimagining the Garden City: Flowing with Nature and Water
🔹 TPr. Afzal Azhari – Water Hazard & Heritage: Planning for Climate Migration in Urban Environments

👩‍💻 Hosted by Dr. Rohayah Che Amat, ICOMOS Malaysia

📍 Platform: Zoom (link via registration)
📲 Scan the QR in the poster or click here to register: https://forms.gle/mWjR3gjEAgck8HZJ7

Don’t miss this chance to explore how nature, water, and heritage shape our future cities! 🌏💧

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Urban Design And Environmental Studies Research Group (UDE), 4th Floor, B08, Faculty Of Built Environment & Surveying, UTM JB
Johor Bahru
81310

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

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