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Dr Nayeem Asif

Assistant Professor

Architecture

KAED

Islam and Built Environment, Mosque Architecture, Community Development, Space Syntax, Urban Studies, Design Visualization, Qualitative Research Methodology

Nayeem Asif has obtained his PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia. His field of expertise is spatial analysis in built environment and also Islamic Architecture. Nayeem is currently working on assessing the spatial performance of urban mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Ph.D., M.Sc. (Architectural Studies), B.Arch.

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  1. Asif, Nayeem and Ismail, Mohd Noorizhar and Mohamad Suhaimi, Mohamad Saifulnizam (2026) Developing affordable workflow for digital preservation of Islamic architectural heritage through photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 24 (3). pp. 832-847. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945
  2. Deni, Deni and Munandar, Aris and Nawaf, Abdul Razak and Asif, Nayeem (2025) Pragmatic role of Baiturrahman Mosque in empowering street vendors through Islamic architecture. Tamansiswa International Journal in Education and Science, 7 (1). pp. 45-58. ISSN 2715-1808
  3. Asif, Nayeem and Yusof, Zeenat Begam and Azmin, Aida Kesuma and Abdullah, Fadzidah and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah (2025) Human-centric planning of traditional Islamic settlements: a space syntax study of Itchan Kala, Khiva. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 23 (39). pp. 954-968. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945
  4. Evan, Md Tausif and Asif, Nayeem and Denan, Zuraini (2025) Asian trade and cultural village: building unity through heritage, trade, and culture. Design Ideals Journal, 7 (2). pp. 46-52. E-ISSN 2735-1785
  5. Nik Aminuddin, Nik Farhana and Asif, Nayeem and Alias, Nur Ulfah Awatif Umairah and Denan, Zuraini (2025) Women recharge: training and economic sanctuary for single mothers in Tumpat, Kelantan. Design Ideals Journal, 7 (2). pp. 37-45. E-ISSN 2735-1785
  6. Asif, Nayeem and Yusof, Zeenat Begam and Azmin, Aida Kesuma (2025) Bridging tradition and modernity: brick architecture and critical regionalism in contemporary village residence in Bangladesh. Design Ideals Journal, 7 (1). pp. 46-58. E-ISSN 2735-1785
  7. Ahsani, Majid and Ismail, Sumarni and Mohd Yunos, Mohd Yazid and Ismail, Nor Atiah and Asif, Nayeem and Nayyeri Fallah, Siyamak (2025) Malaysian mosques internal design considerations: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15 (1). pp. 1835-1853. ISSN 2222-6990 E-ISSN 2308-3816
  8. Abang Arabi, Dayang Damia Batrisyia and Asif, Nayeem and Denan, Zuraini (2024) Sarawak Design Incubation Centre: spurring Sarawak timber economic growth through innovation and empowerment. Design Ideals Journal, 6 (2). pp. 1-10. E-ISSN 2735-1785
  9. Asif, Nayeem and Utaberta, Nangkula and Ismail, Sumarni and Sabil, Azmal (2024) Rethinking the institution of masjid as a community development center in Bangladesh. Journal of Islamic Architecture, 8 (2). pp. 437-449. ISSN 2086-2636 E-ISSN 2356-4644
  10. Basir, Aina Shafira and Asif, Nayeem and Yusof, Zeenat Begam and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah (2024) Community fish markets: design strategies for improved functionality and user experience. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 14 (2). pp. 149-161. ISSN 2231-9514 E-ISSN 2462-2222
  11. Firmansyah, Rangga and Cardiah, Tita and Golda, Nensi and Asif, Nayeem and Utaberta, Nangkula (2024) Aligning educational facilities with curriculum demands: insights from integrated Islamic primary schools in West Java. Islamic Research, 7. pp. 215-227. ISSN 2654-3974
  12. Mokhtar, Khairyl Fahmy and Denan, Zuraini and Asif, Nayeem (2024) Vertical school: innovative urban school design strategies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Borneo Journal of Sciences and Technology, 6 (2). pp. 63-72. ISSN 2672-7439
  13. Abd. Rahman, Khairul Aidil Azlin and Norzaman, Nor Ziratul Aqma and Shaari, Nazlina and Utaberta, Nangkula and Asif, Nayeem and Zahrah, Wahyuni (2024) Exploring good Islamic design attributes through the lens of Asma-ul-Husna: towards a universally understood good design evaluation framework. Journal of Islamic Architecture, 8 (1). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2086-2636 E-ISSN 2356-4644
  14. Abang Arabi, Dayang Damia Batrisyia and Asif, Nayeem and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah (2024) A preliminary investigation into the unique features of timber application in Sarawakian traditional architecture. BORNEO JOURNAL OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (BJoST), 6 (1). pp. 57-66. ISSN 2672-7439
  15. Azzahrah, Sharifah Fatimah and Salih, Sarah and Sabil, Azmal and Asif, Nayeem and Ismail, Sumarni (2023) Morphology and typology of Islamic dome architectural design in the middle east and central Asia: Persian Islamic dome. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13 (9). pp. 831-846. E-ISSN 2222-6990
  16. Karim, Sarker Mohammad Rezaul and Sulaiman, Zulkefly and Hamdani, Saiful Ahmad and Asif, Nayeem and Alam, Wahidul and Bhuiya, Simul and Islam, Naina (2023) Unraveling the impacts of ocean plastic pollution and strategies for effective mitigation. In: 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Academic Research (ICCAR 2023), 4th - 5th November 2023, Konya, Turkey.
  17. Asif, Nayeem and Abdullah, Fadzidah and Yusof, Zeenat Begam and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah and Azmin, Aida Kesuma and Ismail, Mohd Noorizhar (2023) Inference of Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF) principles in architecture pedagogy at DoA-KAED, IIUM. In: 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Academic Research (ICCAR 2023), 4th - 5th November 2023, Konya, Turkey.
  18. Asif, Nayeem and Karim, Sarker Mohammad Rezaul and Karim, Rafia (2023) Eco-conscious tourism: a study on green turtle conservation measures at Pantai Kerachut, Penang. In: 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Academic Research (ICCAR 2023), 4th - 5th November 2023, Konya, Turkey.
  19. Karim, Sarker Mohammad Rezaul and Sulaiman, Zulkefly and Hamdani, Saiful Ahmad and Asif, Nayeem and Alam, Wahidul and Bhuiya, Simul and Islam, Naina (2023) Unraveling the impacts of ocean plastic pollution and strategies for effective mitigation. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches, 7 (10). pp. 281-287. E-ISSN 2980-0811
  20. Asif, Nayeem and Karim, Sarker Mohammad Rezaul and Karim, Rafia (2023) Eco-conscious tourism: a study on Green Turtle conservation measures at Pantai Kerachut, Penang. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches, 7 (10). pp. 313-319. E-ISSN 2980-0811

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1Sustainability of Malay wood craftsmanship symbolism in deciphering Malaysia’s architectural identity1299
2The role of traditional market in the traditional Islamic cities : case studies of Tebriz Bazaar and grand Bazaar Tehran1278
3Mosques as emergency shelters in disaster prone regions1269
4Reflection on the national architectural identity of Malaysia: a qualitative study based on the thoughts of Achmad Moerdijat1263
5Prophetic seerah: an analysis of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. leadership qualities in selected events1251
6Sustainability in architectural conservation of heritage building: a qualitative approach1250
7Design framework for urban mosque in the city of Kuala Lumpur : A qualitative approach1226
8Reflection of cultural practices on syntactical values: An introduction to the application of space syntax to vernacular Malay architecture1225
9Street, landscape and courtyard: study on the essence of public space in Islamic built environment1217
10An historical study of the Ministry of Federal Territories building in Putrajaya within the perspective of the discourse on the national and Islamic architectural identity of administrative architecture1217
11An historical study of the ministry of federal territories building in Putrajaya within the perspective of the discourse on the national architectural identity of administrative architecture1210
12Re-discovering the Ingenuity of contemporary Malaysian mosques’ architectural characteristic as one of the prime symbol of South-Asian Islamic tourism hub1210
13Urban mosques among high-rise: the issue of parking efficiency within compact urban settings1175
14The significance of vertical farming concept in ensuring food security for high-density urban areas1174
15Streetscape at Jalan Temenggung, Kota Bharu, Kelantan: evaluating its effectiveness towards the walking culture1171
16Redefining Islamic garden: comparative analysis of approaches, ideas and design framework1166
17The relevancy of mosque architecture in a multi-faith country: China as a case1162
18Bridging the gap for Malay literature content on built environment through wiki as a collaborative writing tool1161
19Architectural styles of Malaysian mosque: suitability in compact urban settings1154
20Pembangunan kerangka definisi seni bina Melayu moden di Malaysia1154
21The concept of mosque based on Islamic philosophy : a review based on early Islamic texts and practices of the early generation of the Muslims1145
22Systematic review of sustainable design approach for Mosque1144
23Evaluating the role of mosque as emergency shelter during natural disasters1141
24Urban mosque in the compact city of Kuala Lumpur: suitability and design considerations1126
25Inactive mosques : The crisis of contemporary Muslim communities1126
26Evaluating possible innovative and sustainable approach of mosque in contemporary world1126
27Evaluating the potential of mosque institution in contributing to the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) System1126
28Understanding flood vulnerability issues in Hulu Langat residential zone: a study of Taman Sri Nanding, Hulu Langat, Malaysia1121
29Issues on effective energy management system for vertical development of urban mosque in Malaysia1119
30Comparison of energy efficiency and thermal comfort technology: case studies of Tsinghua Eco Studio & S11 House1116