Name | Ir. Ts. Dr. MOHD AZRIZAL BIN FAUZI | |
Email Address (Official) | azrizal@uitm.edu.my | |
Designation | Senior Lecturer | |
Division | Construction Engineering & Project Management (CEPM) | |
Area(s) of Expertise | Materials Engineering, Design & Optimisation in Materials Engineering, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Architectural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Concrete Technologies, Construction Technology, Supply Chain Management, Industrialised Building System (IBS), Construction Project Management | |
Details of Research/ Publication/ Supervision/ Consultation | Click To View | |
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No. | Qualifications | Areas of Specialization | Universities | Date Obtained |
1 | Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) | Construction Materials Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering & Environmental Engineering (Controlled Low-Strength Material, construction materials, computer & concrete, optimisation, RSM, leachate, Backfilling materials, ANN) | Universiti Teknologi MARA | Feb 2024 |
2 | Master of Science in Civil Engineering | Construction | Universiti Teknologi MARA | Nov 2010 |
3 | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil | - | Universiti Teknologi MARA | Nov 2008 |
4 | Diploma in Civil Engineering | Construction | Universiti Teknologi MARA | May 2006 |
No. | Positions | Dept. / Faculty / Campus, etc. | Year | |
Begin | End | |||
1 | Head Of Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Unit | Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering. UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2024 | Dec 2024 |
2 | Resource Person (CEM588 Quantities Engineering) | Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering. UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2024 | Dec 2025 |
3 | Head Consultancy And Entrepreneurship Unit | Faculty of Civil Engineering, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2018 | Dec 2020 |
4 | Jawatankuasa Eksekutif PPKA | Faculty of Civil Engineering,UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2016 | Dec 2019 |
5 | Head Of Division Construction Engineering & Project Management | Faculty of Civil Engineering, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2016 | Dec 2018 |
6 | Coordinator Industrial Training (EC221) Unit | Faculty of Civil Engineering, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2015 | Dec 2017 |
7 | Resource Person (CEM571 Construction Technology) | Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering. UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2014 | Dec 2024 |
8 | Coordinator Industrial Training (EC110) Unit | Faculty of Civil Engineering, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang | Jan 2010 | Dec 2011 |
No. | Positions | Institution(s) / Organisation(s) | Year | |
Begin | End | |||
1 | Senior Lecturer | Universiti Teknologi Mara (Pulau Pinang), Faculty of Civil Engineering 13500 Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia | Jan 2017 | Present |
2 | Project Design Engineer (Industry Attachment) | Persada Consultancy | Jan 2017 | Present |
3 | Design Engineer | Khairi Consult Sdn. Bhd., Structural Blok B-28-1, Lorong Pauh Jaya 1/1, Taman Pauh Jaya, 13700 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia | Mar 2012 | Apr 2014 |
4 | Lecturer | Universiti Teknologi Mara (Pulau Pinang), Faculty of Civil Engineering 13500 Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia | Jul 2010 | Dec 2018 |
5 | Lecturer | Universiti Teknologi Mara, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia | Jul 2008 | Jul 2010 |
6 | Project Engineer | Competent Alliance Sdn. Bhd., No 37, Jalan 20, Off Jalan Bukit Kemuning, Batu 8, Seksyen 32, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia | Mar 2008 | Jul 2008 |
No. | Positions | Areas of Specialization | Institution(s) / Organisation(s) | Date Obtained |
1 | ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineers | Civil | ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineers Coordinating Committee (ACPECC) | Oct 2019 |
2 | Professional Technologist, PT18050389 | Building & Construction Technology | Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) | Mar 2018 |
3 | Member | Materials Engineering | American Concrete Institution (ACI) | Jan 2018 |
4 | Associate ASEAN Engineers (AAE) | Civil Engineering | ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO) | Jan 2018 |
5 | Professional Engineer, C118540 | Civil Engineering | Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) | Dec 2017 |
6 | Cooperate Member, 33600 | Civil | Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) | May 2017 |
Teaching Philosophy Statement |
My teaching profile is shaped by a variety of experiences, both as a student and as a lecturer. I feel privileged for having had the opportunity to teach at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to serve the children of our nation and thus developing countries in the field of education. My teaching philosophy is based on five main pillars: Respect, passion, innovation, challenge, and excellence. All five pillars are seen as equal and mutual, i.e. from the students' and the lecturer's perspectives. They are closely linked, and cannot be seen separately. I strongly believe that providing a relaxed learning environment is the most effective way of teaching. When the instructor (lecturer) respects students and their opinions, it is very likely that students in return have respect for the instructor. There is no need for an authoritarian teaching style in order to gain respect. In my experience, admitting errors or a gap in knowledge is increasing students' respect, rather than causing a loss of respect. Taking students and their needs and opinions seriously help to build a healthy relationship, which in turn increases learning and knowledge. Already in the introductory lecture on a new course, I explicitly encourage students to ask questions at any time (during or after lecture). Passion is arguably the most important ingredient to every good teaching. This can be twofold: Passion for teaching, and passion for the subject area. Students have an intuitive feeling for an instructor's likes and dislike, and negative vibes sent out by an instructor affect the learning environment to a large extent. Along with the general enthusiasm for teaching goes a passion for the particular subject area. While I am aware that for logistical reasons, and for reasons of programme design, it is not always possible, I strongly believe that instructors should have the opportunity to teach in their special areas of interest as much as departmental structures and policies permit. When I am passionate about a specific area, my teaching improves to a large extent, and students' feedback confirms this. While I believe that it is vital to have a personal touch in every class, and in-class lectures cannot be replaced by information technology, I equally believe that the rapid development of IT offers an enormous chance for instructors to improve teaching. The use of Powerpoint is a common feature at most universities today. Used sensibly and wisely, it not only offers much more user-friendly visuals but also saves an enormous amount of money and environmental costs for copying overheads and paper handouts. All my lectures are prepared on Powerpoint, and student feedback underlines the usefulness of this tool. In addition, I am trying to include teaching technologies and innovations in class, such as video conferencing, Internet exercises in PC labs, the Immersive Situation Circuit, to name but a few. Teaching at tertiary level should not only be the transfer of knowledge. It should also encourage critical thinking and challenge students intellectually. From day one of every paper, I explicitly make sure that students know that they shall not see everything I say as a rule and the only solution. Particularly the tourism industry is constantly changing, and in most cases, it is not a matter of right or wrong but depends on the perspective from which the particular issue is seen. I ask students to challenge me as much as I will challenge them. I also make sure that students know that they will not lose marks because they have a different opinion. On the contrary, I explain that they are likely to receive higher marks, as long as they can justify their thoughts and opinions. Teaching is more than providing a lecture. It involves lecturing, interacting, supervising, marking, guiding, and - to a degree - counselling. I believe that as a lecturer, in every class I learn as much as my students do. It is my aim to strive for improvements in teaching with every new semester. Student evaluations are a very important tool to achieve this goal. While it is an art to read student evaluations carefully and disregard irrelevant and personal comments, constructive criticism is invaluable for the improvement of the course in the following year. Students might feel freer to honestly critique a course and an instructor because the evaluations are anonymous. As an instructor, all too often it is difficult to judge during term what students really think about the course, its content, and the instructor. Student evaluations, as well as unsolicited feedback, give a clearer picture of the students' feelings and needs. The above-mentioned pillars greatly contribute to teaching excellence, and continuous self-monitoring helps control and improve teaching and the relationship with students. Varied, interactive forms of teaching help to increase the concentration span of students, their interest in the topic and course, and thus the level of learning. My classes commonly include a mix of teaching methods, including classic lectures, discussions, group projects, presentations, guest speaker presentations, video conferences, videos, field trips, and Internet-based lectures in PC labs. Outside the classroom, AUTOnline (Blackboard/WebCT) is a tool to provide students with up-to-date information, further readings and additional course material, as well as with vital information for the course. I endeavour to continuously improve my teaching (inside and outside the classroom) and to provide students with the best possible learning experience. This includes regular lectures, as well as the personal component, such as a relaxed atmosphere and frequent availability outside the classroom, combined with respect for students and innovative teaching methods. |
Teaching Goals Statement |
1. I will improve my skills in facilitating an effective classroom environment by researching and implementing strategies in the areas of classroom management and organization, student behaviour management and time management so that my students can achieve to their highest level of performance. 2. I will develop my understanding of differentiated instruction including planning lessons using principles from understanding by design so that students will be able to reach a higher level of mathematical understanding as evidenced by assessments, student surveys, reflection, and participation. 3. I will research and apply new information and skills to improve classroom management techniques so that student engagement during instruction time is maximized and discipline is minimized to achieve academic success. 4. I will research, implement and evaluate effective instructional strategies in an early childhood setting so that students are provided with a rich and appropriate learning environment where all children can learn. 5. As an educator, I recognize the impact the classroom environment has on student learning, which is why I will research and implement building learning community strategies that are designed to increase cooperation and collaboration among students in order to accomplish a given task/assignment and provide students with a safe and friendly learning environment, where students are able to express their opinions in an open manner and with self-confidence, while feeling valued and respected. By researching and implementing various learning community strategies I will improve my knowledge on ways to motivate students, group students and provide inclusion for all students, especially those with exceptionalities. 6. I will better understand the different learning styles of my students so that I can effectively meet the needs of each student through a balanced literacy program. 7. I will research and implement reading comprehension strategies so that student learning increases, as well as student interest and enjoyment of reading and language arts. |
No. | Project Title | Grant Funders | Grant Amount | Duration | |
Begin | End | ||||
1 | Kajian Pemulihan Kualiti Air Sungai Kereh, Kg. Selamat Pulau Pinang | Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (NAHRIM), Kementerian Alam Sekitar dan Air (KASA) | RM800,000.00 | Jan 2022 | Dec 2024 |
2 | Controlled Low Strength Concrete (CLSC) for PrecastLightweight Wall Concrete Production using RecycledConcrete Aggregate (RCA) | JKR grant | RM339,700.00 | Mar 2021 | Feb 2023 |
3 | Physical Data Analysis for Dynamic Modelling Coastal SeaInnovation System for Sea Level Rise Adaptation | Industry grant | RM3,500.00 | Nov 2020 | Oct 2021 |
4 | Investigation on The Potential Application of RecycledConcrete Aggregate as New Material in Construction Industry | Industry grant | RM5,000.00 | Sep 2019 | Aug 2020 |
5 | Logistics and Supply Chain Integration System of IBS InMalaysian Construction Industry | RAGS Grant | RM60,000.00 | Dec 2014 | Nov 2016 |
6 | Characterisation and Mechanical Properties of WastepaperSludge Ash Reinforced Concrete Subjected to VariousLoading Configurations. | FRGS Grant | RM77,500.00 | Jul 2014 | Jun 2016 |
7 | Investigation on physical and mechanical on bio-composite board manufactured using lesser-known timber | Dana Kecemerlangan | RM7,500.00 | Feb 2009 | Jan 2010 |
8 | The Automotive Remanufacturing Industry In Malaysia: Issues And Challenges | Industry Grant | RM25,499.00 | Dec 2008 | Nov 2009 |
No. | Project Title | Company/ Organisation | Consultation Amount | Duration | |
Begin | End | ||||
1 | Kerja-kerja Rekabentuk Prototaip Permodelan Coastal Retention System Inovasi Adaptasi Peningkatan Aras Laut | PLS SOLUTION | RM2,000.00 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 |
2 | Work Programme Scheduling Consultant Engineer | RM400.00 | Jul 2015 | Jun 2016 | |
3 | Penceramah Dan Instruktor Kursus Penggunaan Perisian Microsoft Project | UiTM | RM2,400.00 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
No. | Jurnal Title | Organizer | Publisher | Indexed By | Date Published |
1 | An Overview Of Characterisation, Utilisation, And Leachate Analysis Of Clinical Waste Incineration Ash | International Journal of Environmental Research | Springer Nature Switzerland AG | SCOPUS | Aug 2022 |
2 | Modeling and optimization of properties for unprocessed-fly ash (u-FA) controlled low-strength material as backfill materials | Cleaner Engineering and Technology | Elsevier Ltd | SCOPUS | Feb 2022 |
3 | CO2 Emission and Cost Estimates of Wastepaper Sludge Ash in Controlled Low-Strength Material Towards Sustainability | Structural Integrity Cases in Mechanical and Civil Engineering | Springer Nature Switzerland AG | SCOPUS | Jan 2022 |
4 | Properties of Controlled Low-Strength Material Mixes Made from Wastepaper Sludge Ash and Recycled Fine Aggregate | International Journal of Integrated Engineering (IJIE) | Journals of UTHM | SCOPUS/ESCPI | Sep 2021 |
5 | The Need of Statistical Approach for Optimising Mixture Design of Controlled Low-Strength Materials | Civil Engineering and Architecture | Horizon Research Publishing | SCOPUS | Aug 2021 |
6 | Statistical models to develop optimised controlled low-strength materials with wastepaper sludge ash | Construction and Building Materials | Elsevier Ltd | SCOPUS | Jun 2021 |
No. | Book Title | Organizer | Publisher | Indexed By | Date Published |
1 | Proceedings Of The 5th Symposium On Damage Mechanisms In Materials And Structures | UiTM & UKM | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | Jul 2021 | |
2 | Building Services Exercise Workbook Second Edition | Universiti Teknologi MARA | UiTM Pulau Pinang | Jan 2018 | |
3 | Building Services Laboratory Manual Second Edition | Universiti Teknologi MARA | UiTM Pulau Pinang | Jan 2018 | |
4 | Building Services Laboratory Manual | Universiti Teknologi MARA | UiTM Pulau Pinang | Aug 2014 | |
5 | Building Services Exercise Workbook | Universiti Teknologi MARA | UiTM Pulau Pinang | Jul 2014 |
No. | Awards Title | Events | Date Received |
1 | GOLD Medal | SUSCONMAT / Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2019 (IIDEX 2019) | Apr 2020 |
2 | GOLD Medal | Sustainable Green Construction Materials / International Bujang Valley Innovation, Invention and Design Competition 2019 (BVIIEC) | Jun 2019 |
Bil. | Student Name | FYP Topic | FYP Area | Semester Session |
1 | MUHAMMAD JARIS AJWAD BIN MOHAMAD AZHAR | OPTIMISING THE LIGHTWEIGHT MORTAR MIXTURE UTILISES A STATISTICAL APPROACH | STRUCM | 20232 |
2 | IZZAHTUL ATHIRAH BINTI MOHD PADIL | OPTIMISING LIGHTWEIGHT MORTAR MIX PROPORTIONING UTILISING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY | STRUCM | 20232 |
3 | MUHAMMAD KHAIRUL ANAS BIN KHAIDIR | DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICAL MODELS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT MORTARS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NON-STRUCTURAL PANELS | STRUCM | 20232 |
4 | MUHAMMAD AKMAL WAJDI BIN FAZIN | MODELLING AND OPTIMISATION OF LIGHTWEIGHT MORTAR CONTAINING WASTE MATERIALS | STRUCM | 20232 |
5 | ABANG NAZIRUL IZZAT BIN ABANG YUSUF | DESIGNING FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CAPABILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN SARAWAK | CEPM | 20224 |
6 | AMMAR ARFAN BIN AHMAD TARMIZI | DEVELOPMENT OF CLSM FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTE BY-PRODUCTS FROM PAPER MILLS AND CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTES | CEPM | 20222 |
7 | MOHAMAD FAIZAL BIN MOHD FAUDZI | CONTROLLED LOW STRENGTH MATERIALS EVALUATION OF TERNARY BINDERS WITH WASTE BY-PRODUCTS AND RECYCLED CONCRETE FINES | CEPM | 20222 |
8 | MUHAMMAD NAJDI BIN MOHD IZHAR | INDUSTRIAL WASTE BY-PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FOR CONTROLLED LOW STRENGTH MATERIALS (CLSM) FROM CLINICAL WASTE INCINERATION PLANTS | CEPM | 20222 |
9 | MOHAMAD ILYAS BIN IBRAHIM | CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MATERIAL (CLSM) MADE FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTE BY-PRODUCTS FROM PAPER MILLS | CEPM | 20222 |
10 | MUHAMAD YUSRI BIN OTHMAN | STUDYING THE IMPACT OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANNING AND COST PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF MALAYSIAN EXPERIENCES | CEPM | 20214 |