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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 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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. International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches (IJANSER), 7 (10). pp. 294-301. E-ISSN 2980-0811
  17. Tasnim, Sharika and Asif, Nayeem and Aripin, Srazali (2023) Review on guideline pertaining to flood resistance design for residential architecture in Malaysia and UK. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 6 (Special Issue 1). pp. 1-16. ISSN 0128-0198 E-ISSN 2289-7526
  18. Tasnim, Sharika and Aripin, Srazali and Asif, Nayeem (2023) A comparative analysis between experts and local people's perspective on challenges in creating flood resilient housing in Malaysia. International Journal of Business and Technology Management, 5 (3). pp. 1-12. E-ISSN 2682-7646
  19. Abdul Rahim, Abdul Mun’im and Asif, Nayeem and Abdullah, Fadzidah and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah and Yusof, Zeenat Begam and Azmin, Aida Kesuma and Ismail, Mohd Noorizhar (2023) Pedestrian perception on walkability in the royal town of Klang: a case study of Jalan Tengku Kelana and Jalan Dato Hamzah, Bandar Klang. In: DARCH 2023 April - 4th International Conference On Architecture & Design, 17-18 April 2023, Turkey.
  20. Mohd Zainudin, Maizura and Asif, Nayeem and Mohd Zainudin, Nurhaizan and Mohd. Shah, Aida Nur Sharini (2023) Effect of hospital interior environment and decoration on healthcare providers-patient communication: a case study of Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Center and Kuantan Medical Center. In: DARCH 2023 April - 4th International Conference On Architecture & Design, Turkey.

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1Mosques as emergency shelters in disaster prone regions907
2Reflection on the national architectural identity of Malaysia: a qualitative study based on the thoughts of Achmad Moerdijat888
3The role of traditional market in the traditional Islamic cities : case studies of Tebriz Bazaar and grand Bazaar Tehran888
4Re-discovering the Ingenuity of contemporary Malaysian mosques’ architectural characteristic as one of the prime symbol of South-Asian Islamic tourism hub886
5Sustainability of Malay wood craftsmanship symbolism in deciphering Malaysia’s architectural identity873
6Sustainability in architectural conservation of heritage building: a qualitative approach866
7Design framework for urban mosque in the city of Kuala Lumpur : A qualitative approach856
8Reflection of cultural practices on syntactical values: An introduction to the application of space syntax to vernacular Malay architecture854
9An 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 architecture849
10Urban mosques among high-rise: the issue of parking efficiency within compact urban settings846
11Evaluating the role of mosque as emergency shelter during natural disasters826
12Redefining Islamic garden: comparative analysis of approaches, ideas and design framework824
13The significance of vertical farming concept in ensuring food security for high-density urban areas818
14Comparison of energy efficiency and thermal comfort technology: case studies of Tsinghua Eco Studio & S11 House812
15Evaluating possible innovative and sustainable approach of mosque in contemporary world805
16Issues on effective energy management system for vertical development of urban mosque in Malaysia800
17An historical study of the ministry of federal territories building in Putrajaya within the perspective of the discourse on the national architectural identity of administrative architecture794
18Inactive mosques : The crisis of contemporary Muslim communities794
19Evaluating the potential of mosque institution in contributing to the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) System793
20Bridging the gap for Malay literature content on built environment through wiki as a collaborative writing tool784
21The relevancy of mosque architecture in a multi-faith country: China as a case775
22Streetscape at Jalan Temenggung, Kota Bharu, Kelantan: evaluating its effectiveness towards the walking culture773
23Urban mosque in the compact city of Kuala Lumpur: suitability and design considerations764
24Street, landscape and courtyard: study on the essence of public space in Islamic built environment753
25The concept of mosque based on Islamic philosophy : a review based on early Islamic texts and practices of the early generation of the Muslims752
26Masjid- the spiritual and physical hub for community development751
27Architectural styles of Malaysian mosque: suitability in compact urban settings748
28Towards a paradigm shift in mosque architecture: coping up with the challenges of contemporary urban context732
29Utilizing student generated writing on wiki platform to enrich Malay literature content on built environment707
30Institution of mosque as disaster management center in the Muslim communities687