Curriculum Vitae Name Yeo Lee Bak (Leon) Email Personal: [email protected] Official: [email protected] Date of Birth 25/4/1990 Spoken Language English, Mandarin, Hokkien and Malay Written Language English, Chinese and Malay LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-lee-bak-leon- 50252155/ Areas of Interest/ Specialisation: Achitectural design and modelling, landscape and urban planning, ecosystem services, climate change,spatial analysis, and interior architectural design. Technical Specialisation: AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Lumion, SPSS, ENVImet, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word.

Academic Qualifications 1997-2003 SRJK(C) Chung Hwa 1 (B), - 2003-2007 SMK Sungai Abong Muar Science Stream (Engineering) 2008-2009 Matriculation College (KMJ) Foundation (Pre- U Programme) 09/2009- 10/2013 Universiti Teknologi Bachelor’s Degree of Landscape Architecture (Hons) 08/2013- 12/2014 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Master of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) 02/2015- 04/2018 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture)

Academic and Industry Appointments/ Positions 06/2011-09/2011 Aroma Tropic Sdn Bhd Trainee 06/2012-09/2012 Pentago Trainee 09/2014-02/2015 Department of Landscape Architecture, UTM Teaching Assistant 09/2015-02/2016 Department of Landscape Architecture, UTM Teaching Assistant 02/2015-02/2016 Faculty of Built Environment, UTM President of PGSS 02/2015-02/2016 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Multimedia Executive 02/2015-01/2018 Greenovation Research Group, UTM Research Assistant 04/2018-07/2018 DIVO Academy Part-time Lecturer 07/2018 – 09/2020 Interior Design School of The One Academy Full-time Lecturer 07/2018 – 09/2020 FB Fan Page of Interior Design School of The Posts’ Editor (Interior One Academy: Design) https://www.facebook.com/InteriorDesignSchool/ 09/2018- 09/2020 Design New Archive (Magazine) Contributor (Skyscraper https://designnewsarchive.blogspot.com/ and Interior Designer) 10/2020- 6/2021 School of Architecture, FOBE, TARUC Full time Senior Lecturer 6/2021 - Current Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (FAE) Full time Senior Lecturer Universiti Malaysia Kelantan 2015 - Current Design and Concept, Technical Drawings, 3D Freelance (Architectural Modelling and Rendering, Research and Design: Landscape and Reviewing Interior)

Teaching Experiences 2014 Tutor • Assist lecturer in preparing notes for students and presentation slide. 2016 • Teach students on technical softwares such as AutoCad and ArcGIS. • Evaluate students' performance, studio works and attitude, • Give advises to students during critique session. 2018 Lecturer • Computer aided design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator software. 2018- Lecturer • Prepare teaching notes, lesson plan, course guide and assignment brief 2020 • Mark assignments and prepare examination paper • Prepare new administration documents (MQA, MQF) • Compilation of students works 2020- Senior • Prepare MQA syllabus, Course detail, Teaching notes, Assignments, Current Lecturer • Prepare Final E-assessment • Supervise Lab Works • Supervise degree students

Teaching Assignments (Foundation, Diploma and Degree) 2014-2015 Degree (MQF-Level 6) • Design Studio (Resource Planning) 2015-2016 • Design Studio (Park Design) 2018 Certificate (MQF-Level 3) • Digital Imaging (Adobe Photoshop) • Digital Illustration (Adobe Illustrator) 2018- 2019 Foundation • Basic Freehand Drawing

Diploma (MQF – Level 4) • Interior and Architecture History • Construction Drawing • Interior Design Fundamental Study • Graduation Exhibition and Community Service

Degree (MQF – Level 6) • Sustainability: Past, Present and Future • Technology 3 • Critical and Cultural Study • Degree Exhibition and Community Service

2019-2020 Foundation • Advance Freehand Drawing • Interior Design Fundamental Study • Enhancement Workshop (Trimble SketchUp)

Diploma (MQF – Level 4) • Interior in Architecture History • Research in Interior Design • Graduation Exhibition and Community Service • Interior Design 1 (Residential Design) • Computer Graphic (Sketchup+Lumion)

Degree (MQF – Level 6) • Sustainability in Practice • Critical and Cultural Study • Graduation Exhibition and Community Service 2020- 2021 Diploma (MQF – Level 4) • BIM and IT (AutoCAD) • Building Science • Design Studio III (Retreat Studio)

Degree (MQF – Level 6) • CADD • Project and Dissertation 2021-2022 Degree (MQF – Level 6) Design Studio I (SGL 1344 Planting Studio Design)

Journals, Books and Conference Proceedings Publications Ling, G.H.T.; Md Suhud, N.A.b.; Leng, P.C.; Yeo, L.B.; Cheng, C.T.; Ahmad, M.H.H.; Ak Matusin, A.M.R. (2021). Factors Influencing Asia-Pacific Countries’ Success Level in Curbing COVID-19: A Review Using a Social–Ecological System (SES) Framework. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 18, 1704. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041704 [Web of Science, Q1, IF 2.8] Yeo, L.B.; Ling, G.H.T.; Tan, M.L.; Leng, P.C. (2021). Interrelationships between Land Use Land Cover (LULC) and Human Thermal Comfort (HTC): A Comparative Analysis of Different Spatial Settings. Sustainability, 13, 382. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13010382 [Web of Science, Q2, IF 2.6] Yeo, L.B. (2021). Psychological And Physiological Benefits of Plants In The Indoor Environment: A Mini And In-Depth Review, 8(1)/2021, 57-67. https://doi.org/10.11113/ijbes.v8.n1.597 [Web of Science, Emerging Sources Citations Index (ESCI)] Yeo, L. B. (2019). Plants in Indoor Environment: A mini review. Paper presented at the ASEAN Postgraduate Conference 2019, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. [Conference Proceeding] Yeo, L.B. and Said, I. (2018). Mapping Recreational Ecosystem Service at Sub-Districts of Muar. The European Proceedings of Social & Behavioural Sciences, Future Academy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15405/epsbs.2018.05.69 [Web of Science, Clarivate ISI Conference Proceedings Citation Index (ISI CPCI)] Yeo, L.B. and Said, I. (2017). Assessing air temperatures in response to different types of land use/ land cover (LULC): A simulation perspective. Paper presented at the Forum on Urban Resilience to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Strategies, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. [Conference Proceeding] Yeo, L.B., Said, I., Saito K., Fauzi A.M. (2017). Mapping land use/ cover changes and urbanization at sub-districts of Muar, Malaysia, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 289-294. [SCOPUS] Yeo, L.B., Said, I., Saito, K. and Gabriel, LHT. (2016). Conceptual Framework of Ecosystem Services in Landscape Planning, Malaysia. International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 3(3), 142–149. [Web of Science, Emerging Sources Citations Index (ESCI)] Yeo, L.B. (2014). Public art. Habitat Magazine sixth edition: Voice from Slums, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Goverment. [Magazine]

Seminar/ Conference/ Colloquium/ Symposium/Congress/ Webinar 10/2013 The 8th Southeast Asian Technical University Consortium (SEATUC), , Malaysia. 10/2014 The 1st International Conference of IASUR “Sustainable Society as Our Challenges”, Kashiwa-city, Chiba, Japan. 11/2015 The 1st International APR Environment-Landscape Architecture Forum, Seoul, Korea. 11/2016 The 2nd International Conference of Low Carbon Asia, UTM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 05/2017 Asia International Multidisciplinary Conference 2017, UTM, , Malaysia 12/2017 Forum on urban resilience to climate change and disaster risk reduction management strategies, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. 11/2019 ASEAN Postgraduate Conference 2019, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 09/2020 Webinar: ILAM Research Webinar: Feasibility Study of on the establishment of standard specification for Softscape 09/2020 Webinar: Next Level Fitness Sites for Parks and Cities (KOMPAN)

Community and Professional Services 04/2012 Community services program: mangrove rehabilitation program at Taman Negara, Pulau , Pontian. 01/2013 Urban heritage workshop of Johor Bahru: collaboration of Selangkah committee and KALAM Centre, UTM 10/2015 Poster and Presentation Skills Workshop at Final comprehensive studio, Department of Landscape Architecture, UTM. 9/2019 Reviewer- International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability (IJBES), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, https://ijbes.utm.my/ [Web of Science, Emerging Sources Citations Index (ESCI)] 7/2019 Brought a group of students visiting Opah Hasnah Orphanage Home to distribute goodies and essential items. At the same time brought the kids to PetroSains KLCC to expose them to education in science. 11/2019 3D Rendering, The Mate- Co- Working and Co-Living Spaces (OCR Group Berhad) 1/2020 Brought a group of students to Persatuan Kebajikan Warga Tua Wilayah Persekutuan Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak WP. To distribute goodies and essential items. And have some fun activities with the kids.

Academic and Professional Awards 02/2012 Best student design award for 3rd year Landscape Achitecture Programme 10/2013 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture First Class Honour 04/2015 Master of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) best student award 02/2018 Excellence achievement in the PhD thesis: Achieving Synergy in Ecosystem Services at Muar District in Malaysia 04/2018 Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture) best student award

Professional Membership 2019- Graduate Landscape Architect (ILAM member code: AG19-01-24/676) Current 2019- Graduate Technologist (MBOT member code: GT19050265) Current

Certifications/ Credentials 2020 International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Band 6.5 2013 Test of English Communication Skills for Graduating Students (TECS) 2013 How to get yourself Employed / Teacher Development 2013 ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirement 2013 Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE)

Research Grant and Project 2015-2018 PL: Ismail bin Said, Members: Kei Saito, Fundamental Research Grant Mohd Hisham bin Rasidi, Mohd Nazri bin (FRGS)- 109121-118708, rm Md Reba, Aldrin bin Abdullah, GRA: Yeo 100,000 from 2015-2018. Lee Bak 2021-2022 PL: Wan Saiful Nizam bin Wan Mohamad; Rising Star UMK Grant 2021, rm Members: Yeo Lee Bak and Ramly bin 10000 from 2021 to 2022. Hasan