Academic Staff Details
PERSONAL PROFILE
| Name | Ts. ZANARIAH ABD RAHMAN |  |
| Email Address (Official) | zanariah@uitm.edu.my | |
| Designation | Senior Lecturer | |
| Division | Geotechnical Highway Engineering (GeoTrEn) | |
| Area(s) of Expertise | Sustainable and Smart Mobility, Urban Transport Management, Pavement Design and Technology | |
| Details of Research/ Publication/ Supervision/ Consultation | Click To View | |
| Latest CV | Click To View |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| No. | Qualifications | Areas of Specialization | Universities | Date Obtained |
| 1 | Master of Engineering (Civil) | Highway and Transport | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Engineering | Civil Engineering | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Aug 2004 |
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE IN UiTM
| No. | Positions | Dept. / Faculty / Campus, etc. | Year | |
| Begin | End | |||
| 1 | Course Coordinator (CEG456) | Pengajian Kejuruteraan Awam | Mar 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| 2 | Course Coordinator (CEG552) | Pengajian Kejuruteraan Awam | Mar 2022 | Aug 2022 |
| 3 | Course Coordinator (CEG552) | Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam | Oct 2021 | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Course Coordinator (CEG552) | Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam | Mar 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 5 | Course Coordinator (ECG504) | Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam | Feb 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 6 | Course Coordinator (ECG514) | Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam | Dec 2008 | Apr 2009 |
WORKING EXPERIENCES
| No. | Positions | Institution(s) / Organisation(s) | Year | |
| Begin | End | |||
| 1 | Senior Lecturer | Universiti Teknologi MARA | Aug 2008 | Present |
| 2 | Lecturer | Kolej Lagenda | Mar 2007 | Aug 2008 |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP (BEM/IEM/MBOT)
| No. | Positions | Areas of Specialization | Institution(s) / Organisation(s) | Date Obtained |
| 1 | Professional Technologist | Building Contruction (BC) | Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Graduate Member | Civil Engineering | Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) | Feb 2014 |
| 3 | Ordinary Member | Highway and Transportation Engineering | The Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia (REAAA) | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Ordinary Member | Highway and Transportation Engineering | Road Engineering Association of Malaysia (REAM) | Feb 2013 |
| 5 | Graduate Member | Civil Engineering | Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) | Jan 2005 |
RESEARCH PROFILE LINK
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
| Teaching Philosophy Statement |
| An academician should be totally involved with the class and truly dedicated the time and passion to his/her students. Love for the job will develop passion. The enthusiasm of a motivated academician will inspired and encouraged the students and actuates their desire to learn. Be a friend while at the same time a mentor. |
TEACHING GOALS
| Teaching Goals Statement |
| More exposure of a real case studies to my students will encourage them in working independently, thinking critically and analytical reasoning so they can enhance their problem solving skills. This will also help them to not just memorize but importantly understand the concept of the fundamental knowledge to prepare for their working environment after graduation. |
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
| No. | Project Title | Grant Funders | Grant Amount | Duration | |
| Begin | End | ||||
| 1 | The Effect of Train Timetabling on Passenger Flows at Underground Train Station | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM88,000.00 | Jan 2019 | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Self-Healing Mechanism Predictive Model of Bituminous Materials | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM97,700.00 | Jan 2019 | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Curing Mechanism and Early Strength Development Model for Cold Bituminous Emulsion Mixtures Using Palm Oil Mill Effluent as Additive | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM124,500.00 | Jan 2019 | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | The Environmental Effect on the Time Available for Compaction of Warm Mix Asphalt Pavement | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM70,000.00 | Jan 2017 | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | The Effect of Using Cup Lumps Rubber on Rutting Resistance of Hot Mix Asphalt | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM20,000.00 | Jan 2016 | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Influence of Pedestrian and Station Characteristics on Rail Station Emergency Evacuation Process | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM102,000.00 | Jan 2016 | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | Effect of Heavy Vehicle Tire Inflation Pressure on Flexible Pavement | Research Management Institute (RMI) | RM9,000.00 | Jan 2011 | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Characterization of Tender Mixes Evaluated Through Marshall Mix Design and Performance Test | Research Management Institute (RMI) | RM9,000.00 | Jan 2009 | Dec 2010 |
CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES
| No. | Project Title | Company/ Organisation | Consultation Amount | Duration | |
| Begin | End | ||||
| 1 | Density and Degree of Compaction (Core Sample) | Airun Rahman Engineering Sdn. Bhd. | RM3,000.00 | Feb 2024 | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | JT Mix Assessment on HMA Mix Performance Using Semi Circular Bend (SCB) and Hamburg Wheel Tracking Tests | JT Mix Sdn. Bhd | RM4,770.00 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | Traffic Impact Assessment for Proposed Development on Lot 42 & 886, Mukim 11, Seberang Perai Tengah, Pulau Pinang –‘Traffic Count Survey’. | Perunding Trafik Klasik Sdn. Bhd. | RM4,200.00 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Pavement Properties and Performance Investigation for K2k Construction Sdn.Bhd Samples | K2k Construction Sdn.Bhd | RM6,519.00 | Oct 2021 | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Density and Marshall Testing of Compacted Sample | JKR | RM | Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 |
| 6 | Performance Test of Steel Bar Structure Member by Using Tensile Test | Southern Concrete | RM | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Bengkel 'Computational Geotechnics' | UiTM | RM6,250.00 | Oct 2019 | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Density and Marshall Testing of Compacted Sample | JKR | RM | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | Training Workshop on Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation | UEM Edgenta | RM | Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 |
| 10 | Density and Marshall Testing Project at Sri Perantau | Perniagaan Emzek | RM | Mar 2016 | Mar 2016 |
| 11 | Asphaltic Concrete Course | Soil Centralab Sdn Bhd | RM | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 12 | Highway Maintenance and ‘Hands-On’ Application | UPEN and JKR | RM | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
INNOVATION AND INVENTION
| No. | Project Title | Events | Participation or Award | Date Received |
| 1 | Smart Pave: Durable, Strong and Long Lasting Pavement Using Nano-hybrid Binder | International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) | Gold Medal | May 2019 |
| 2 | Smart Pave: Durable, Strong and Long Lasting Pavement Using Nano-hybrid Binder | Invention, Innovation and Design Exposition (IIDEX) | Gold Medal | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | I-Grade - Innovative Gradation Determination for Sustainable and Durable Pavement | International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) | Gold Medal | May 2018 |
| 4 | QWAT-PAVE: High Strength, Eco-Friendly Pavement Surfacing Using Kenaf Fibre for Highways with Heavily Loaded Traffic | Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) | Silver Medal | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | I-Grade – Innovative Specific Gradation for Sustainable and Economical Pavement | Invention, Innovation and Design Exposition (IIDEX) | Gold Medal | Aug 2017 |
| 6 | Green Material for Road Pavements: Low Energy, Warm Mix Asphalt with High Recycled Material Content | International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) | Silver Medal | Jul 2016 |
| 7 | Friendly Signage Inside a Building | UiTM Entrepreneurship Expo | Silver Medal | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | Specific Aggregate Gradation of Tender Mix | Invention, Innovation and Design (IID) | Bronze Medal | Jan 2010 |
FINAL YEAR PROJECT SUPERVISION (Latest 10 FYP)
| Bil. | Student Name | FYP Topic | FYP Area | Semester Session |
| 1 | MOHAMMAD IRFAN IQBAL BIN MOHAMAD SAHIDAN | EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF MODIFIED HOT MIX ASPHALT BY USING WASTE FIBER GLASS | GEOTREN | 20232 |
| 2 | NURUL ASYIQIN BINTI NOOR AZMAN | THE EFFECT OF CRUMB RUBBER PARTICLES ON THE PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT | GEOTREN | 20232 |
| 3 | MUHAMMAD MU ' IZ WAFIY BIN MUHAMMAD ' AFIF | UNDERSTANDING THE PROPERTIES OF HOT MIX ASPHALT INCORPORATING CRUMB RUBBER | GEOTREN | 20232 |
| 4 | MOHAMAD AFHAM BIN ROSDI | EXAMINING BARRIERS AND INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO STUDENT’S SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS | GEOTREN | 20222 |
| 5 | AMIRA IZZATI BINTI FISEL | UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 TO INTER-PERSONAL DISTANCING ON-BOARD TRAIN FOR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) COACH | GEOTREN | 20222 |
| 6 | SITI MAISARAH BINTI HALIM | EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF SAFETY IN BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS AND RISK TAKING BEHAVIORS ON MICRO-MOBILITY RIDERS | GEOTREN | 20222 |
| 7 | MUHAMMAD ARIF IKMAL BIN ABDUL HALIM | BEHAVIOURAL CHARACTERISTIC OF PEDESTRIAN FLOW AND THE EFFECT TO PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) AT CROSSWALK: A CASE STUDY IN PULAU PINANG | GEOTREN | 20212 |
| 8 | MUHAMMAD AZFAR ZHARIF BIN SHAHRULIZAM | PEDESTRIAN BEHAVIOUR CHARACTERISTIC AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE WALKING SPEED: A CASE STUDY IN PULAU PINANG | GEOTREN | 20212 |
| 9 | NOR WAHYU HIDAYAH BINTI ABD HALIM | PEDESTRIAN BEHAVIORAL STUDIES OF PEDESTRIAN WALKING SPEED AND BEHAVIOUR ON SIDEWALK | GEOTREN | 20212 |
| 10 | NORHASLIANA BINTI RAMLI | A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF PEDESTRIAN BEHAVIOUR AND PEDESTRIAN RISK BASE AT DIFFERENT PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES: A CASE STUDY IN PULAU PINANG | GEOTREN | 20212 |