Academic Curriculum Vitae

MOHAMED YUSOFF ABBAS (Prof., Dr) Professor Khas (FSPU)

Centre of Studies for Architecture Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Research Interest Group : Environment-Behaviour Studies Research Nexus UiTM (ReNeU): Social, Creativity & Innovation (SCI)

+603-5544 4347/ +6012-386-4297 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise Environmental Psychology; Environment-Behaviour Studies; Cross-cultural Studies, https://expert.uitm.edu.my/profile https://prisma.uitm.edu.my/prisma/ https://publons.com/researcher https://www.scopus.com/xxxxx https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4705-3180 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohamed_Yusoff_Abbas/unconfirmed?acceptedAuthorUid=217 2412264 https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5GmKCYAAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Personal Information Mohamed Yusoff Abbas 102801 551020-10-5899 Centre of Studies for Architecture Research Interest Group : Environment-Behaviour Studies

Academic Qualifications Doctor of Philisophy, 2000, Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK Dip. Adv.Architectural Studies (RIBA Pt 2), 1986, Robert Gordons Institute of Technology, Aberdeen, UK B.Sc.(CNAA) in Architecture (RIBA Pt 1), 1984, Robert Gordons Institute of Technology, Aberdeen, UK Diploma in Architecture, 1979, Institut Teknologi MARA (now UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia

FSPU Academic CV / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas / 2020 Professional Members None.

Teaching and Learning Master, October 2020, Design, Tutorial Master, October 2020, Disssertation, Tutorial Degree, October 2020, Topical Studies, Tutorial Degree, October 2020, Design & Human Behaviour, Lecture

Student Supervision Norizan Mt Akhir, Landscape Preferences in Planting Composition Towards Conducive Learning Environment, October 2020, PhD, Co-Supervisor

Publications Ammar Ayman Zaino, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, (2020). Architectural Space Alters the Expression of Gene that Regulate Physical and Emotional Stress. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies, 5(16), e- IPH, UK, / Co-Author Ammar Ayman Zaino, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, (2020). Single-case Experimental Research: Designing emotions by designing spaces - A pilot study. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 5(13, e-IPH, UK, / Co-Author Shamsidar Ahmad, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Mohd. Zafrullah Mohd. Taib, Mawar Masri (2018). The Shaping of Knowledge: Communication of meaning through museum exhibition design. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs), Vol 3 No 10 (2018): Sep / Oct, e-IPH, UK, pp. 178-186 / Co- Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Abdul Hadi Nawawi, Alias Rameli (2018). Sub- classification Processes of the Cul-de-sac Courtyards, Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs),, Vol 3 No 10 (2018): Sep / Oct, e-IPH, UK, pp. 133-141/ Co-Author Norizan Mt Akhir, Siti Rasidah Md Sakip, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Noriah Othman (2018). Landscape Spatial Character: Students’ preferences on outdoor campus spaces. AjQoL, Vol 3 No 13 (2018): Sep / Oct, e-IPH, UK, pp. 89-97/ Co-Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Abdul Hadi Nawawi (2018). Social Cohesion of the Malaysian Cul-de-sac Neighborhoods: Brief critical review of concepts. Asian Journal of Environment- Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs),, Vol 3 No 9 (2018): Jul/Aug, e-IPH, UK, pp. 37-46/ Co-Author Shamsidar Ahmad, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Wan Zaiyana Mohd. Yusof, Mohd. Zafrullah Mohd. Taib (2018). Creating Museum Exhibition: What the public want? Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies (AjBeS), Vol 3, No 11 (2018): May / Jun, e-IPH, UK, pp. 27-36/ Co-Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Abdul Hadi Nawawi (2018). Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs), Vol 3 No 7 (2018): Mar / Apr, e-IPH, UK, pp. 137-142/ Co- Author Shamsidar Ahmad, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Wan Zaiyana Mohd Yusof, Mohd. Zafrullah Mohd.Taib (2018). Museum Learning Experience:Turning visitors as participants. Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies (AjBeS),Vol 3, No 10 (2018): Mar/Apr, e-IPH, UK, pp. 75-86/ Co-Author Seyed Hassan Khalifeh Soltani, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Mohamad Awang (2018). Disabled Children in Public Playgrounds: A pilot study. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs), Vol 3 No 6 (2018): Jan / Feb, e-IPH, UK, pp. 81-89/ Co-Author Roslinda Ghazali, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2018). Provisions and Accessibility of Natural Environment in Paediatric Wards. Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies (AjBeS), Vol 3, No 9 (2018): Jan/Feb, e-IPH, UK, pp. 141-152/ Co-Author

FSPU Academic CV / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas / 2020 Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Abdul Hadi Nawawi (2017). Tessellation Planning: Relationships between the physical environment and the neighbourhood. Asian Journal of Environment- Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs),, Vol 2 No 5 (2017): Oct / Dec, e-IPH, UK, pp. 85-95/ Co-Author Norizan Mt Akhir, Siti Rasidah Md Sakip, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Noriah Othman (2017). A Taste of Spatial Character: Quality outdoor space in campus landscape leisure setting. E-BPJ, Vol 2, No 6 (2017) Nov, e-IPH, UK, pp. 65-70/ Co-Author Roslinda Ghazali, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (207). Paediatric Wards: Healing environment assessment. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs), Vol 2 No 3 (2017): Apr/ Jun, e-IPH, UK, pp. 77-87/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Mansor Othman, Puteri Zabariah Megat Abdul Rahman (2016). Pre-School Children's Play Behaviour Influenced by Classroom's Spatial Definitions? Asian Journal of Environment- Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs),, Vol 1 No 1 (2016): Dec, e-IPH, UK, pp. 49-65 / 1st Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Abdul Hadi Nawawi, Wan Norhishamuddin Wan Rodi (2016). AjQoL, Vol 1 No 1 (2016): May / Jun, e-IPH, UK, pp. 23-33/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Nazanin Nafisi* , Sara Nafisi (2016). Persian Garden, Cultural Sustainability and Environmental Design case study Shazdeh garden. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 222, 23 June 2016,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 510-517/ 1st Author Shamsidar Ahmad*, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Mohd. Zafrullah Mohd. Taib, Mawar Masri (2015). Wall Carving Decoration and Motifs Influences Spatial Social Interaction: Is it Intentional or Accidental? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 202, 22 Aug 2015,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 311-321/ Co-Author Shamsidar Ahmada , Mohamed Yusoff Abbasb , Wan Zaiyana Mohd Yusofa,b,*, Mohd. Zafrullah Mohd.Taib (2015). Adapting Museum Visitors as Participants Benefits their Learning Experience? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 168, 9 Jan 2015,,Elsevier Ltd, pp.156-170/ Co-Author Shamsidar Ahmad*, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Mohd. Zafrullah Mohd. Taib, Mawar Masri (2015). Museum Exhibition Design: Communication of meaning and the shaping of knowledge. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 153, 16 Oct 2014,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 254-265/ Co-Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid* , Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Abdul Hadi Nawawi, Wan Norhishamuddin Wan Rodi (2014). Cul-de-sac Courtyard Physical Environment Evaluation Toolkit (CPEET). Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 153, 16 Oct 2014,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 148-158/ Co-Author Nehzat Jalalkamali *, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2014), Sustainable Aspects of Electricity Consumption in Klang Valley, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 153, 16 Oct 2014, Elsevier Ltd, pp. 395-401/ Co-Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid*a , Mohamed Yusoff Abbasa & Abdul Hadi Nawawia , Mangalam A/P K.S. Gopala Iyerb , Wan Norhishamuddin Wan Rodic and Nik Farhanah Nik Azharid (2014), Questionnaires in Review: Socio-Mapping the Cul-de-sac Courtyards of Shah Alam. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 114 ( 2014 ), Elsevier Ltd, pp. 559 – 563/ Co-Author Roslinda Ghazali* , Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Nehzat Jalalkamali (2013). Healing Environment in Paediatric Wards: From research to practice. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 105, 3 Dec 2013, Elsevier Ltd, pp. 229-238/ Co-Author Shamsidar Ahmada,* , Mohamed Yusoff Abbasa , Wan Zaiyana Mohd. Yusofb , Mohd. Zafrullah Mohd. Taib (2013). Museum Learning: Using research as best practice in creating future museum exhibition. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 105, 3 Dec 2013, Elsevier Ltd, pp. 370-382/ Co- Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunida,* , Mohamed Yusoff Abbasa , Abdul Hadi Nawawia , Alias Ramelib , Wan Norhishamuddin Wan Rodi (2013). Demystifying the Cul-de-sac Courtyards Syntax. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 105, 3 Dec 2013,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 525-535/ Co-Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid*, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas & Abdul Hadi Nawawi (2013). Assessing Cul-de-sac Neighbourhoods: A Methodological Prelude. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 84, 9 Jul 2013,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 288-292/ Co-Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid*, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas & Abdul Hadi Nawawi (2012). Tessellation Planning: ‘Creating the Other Space’. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 36, 2012, ,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 493-501/ Co-Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid* , Mohamed Yusoff Abbas & Abdul Hadi Nawawi (2012). The Malaysian Cul-de-

FSPU Academic CV / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas / 2020 sac Neighbourhoods: Does It Foster Social Cohesion of Communities? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 35, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 652-658/ Co-Author Nik Mastura Nik Mohammada * and Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Elderly Environment in Malaysia: Impact of Multiple Built Environment Characteristics. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 35, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 120-126/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas* and Roslinda Ghazali (2012). Healing Environment: Paediatric Wards – Status and Design Trend. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 49, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 28-38/ 1st Author Roslinda Ghazali and Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Quality Physical Environment in Paediatric Wards: Designer’s Creation Versus Users’ Satisfaction. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 42, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 221-229/ Co-Author Roslinda Ghazalia and Mohammed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Paediatric Community: Healing Environment Conducive Enough? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 42, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 42- 54/ Co-Author Roslinda Ghazali* and Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Assessment of Healing Environment in Paediatric Wards. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 38, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 149-159/ Co- Author Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid*, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Identification Processes of Culs-de-sac in Shah Alam: Preamble to Neighbourhoods’ Way of Life. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 50, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 226-237/ Co-Author Roslinda Ghazali* and Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Newly Built Public Paediatric Wards Increase Length of Stay (LOS)? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 50, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 623-632/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Children, Youth & Environments (CYE): Lessons for Developing Countries? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 38, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 15-22/ 1st Author Nehzat Jalal Kamali* and Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Healing Environment: Enhancing Nurses’ Performance through Proper Lighting Design. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 35, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 205-212/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas* and Masran Saruwono (2012). Our ‘Golden’ Citizens with ‘Golden’ Facilities? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 49, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 127-146/ 1st Author Roslinda Ghazalia, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2012). Natural Environment in Paediatric Wards: Status and implication. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 68, 19 December 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 173-182/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbasa* , Mansor Othmanb & Puteri Zabariah Megat Abdul Rahmanc (2012). Pre-school Classroom Environment: Significant upon Childrens’ Play Behaviour? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 49, 2012,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 47-65/ 1st Author Seyed Hassan Khalifeh Soltania* , Mohamed Yusoff Abbasb & Mohamad Bin Awangc (2012). Disabled Children in Public Playgrounds: A Pilot Study. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 36, 2012,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 670-676/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Mansor Othman (2011). Social behaviours between urban and non-urban pre- school children. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 30, 2011,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 2001- 2009/ 1st Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Roslinda Ghazali (2011). Physical Environment: The major determinant towards the creation of a healing environment? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 30, 2011,,Elsevier Ltd, pp. 1951-1958/ 1st Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbasa *, Roslinda Ghazali (2010). Healing environment of pediatric wards. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Science, Volume 5, 2010, Elsevier Ltd, pp. 948-957/ 1st Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Mansor Othman and Puteri Zabariah Megat Abdul Rahman (2010), Pre-school children’s play behaviour influenced by classroom’s spatial definition? Asian Journal of Environment- Behaviour Studies (ajE-Bs), 1(1), January 2010, / 1st Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Marcus Ormerod, Rita Newton, Mohammad Faruk and Hamish MacLennan (2008), Pedestrians: Just a simple flow? In Philip D. Bust (Ed.) Contemporary Ergonomics 2008, Taylor and Francis, London, pp. 315-320. / 1st Author

FSPU Academic CV / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas / 2020 Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Marcus Ormerod, Rita Newton, Mohammad Faruk and Hamish MacLennan (2008), Pattern and trend of pedestrian casualties in the UK: A case of misunderstood ergonomics? In Philip D. Bust (Ed.) Contemporary Ergonomics 2008, Taylor and Francis, London, pp. 321-325. / 1st Author Mohammad Faruk, Marcus Ormerod, Rita Newton, Hamish MacLennan and Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2008), Tactile paving a necessary intervention, but does it suits everyone? In Philip D. Bust (Ed.) Contemporary Ergonomics 2008, Taylor and Francis, London, pp. 303-308/ Co-Author Hamish MacLennan Marcus Ormerod, Rita Newton, Mohammad Faruk, and Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2008), Time is marching on. What really determines the time it takes us all to get from A to B? In Philip D. Bust (Ed.) Contemporary Ergonomics 2008, Taylor and Francis, London, pp. 309-314. / Co-Author Rita Newton, Guy Davis, Diane Bright, Pat Eyres, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2007), International inclusive design and accessibility approaches, Access Journal - European and International, Issue 28, Autumn 2007, pp. 20-25/ Co-Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Ida Noorjulianti Sugijanto and Mizan Hitam (2004), Break-ins in Malaysian Houses. Silpakorn University Discourse – 3 Mini Symposium, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 18-19 March 2004. / 1st Author Mohamed Yusoff Abbas (2004), Built Environment And Crime Prevention: Development and issues, Built Environment Journal, No. 1, January, FSPU, UiTM, Shah Alam, 3-6. / Main Author

Research Grants and Contracts Siti Rasidah Binti Md Sakip, Norizan Mt Akhir, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, 2018-2019, Landscape Campus and Students’ Preferences: Planting Composition Framework (PCF) in Outdoor Campus Environment, Geran Khas Insentif Penyeliaan Perak (GKIPP) UITM Cawangan Perak, Co-researcher, Completed.

Siti Rasidah Binti Md Sakip, Norizan Mt Akhir, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, 2017-2019, Establishment of Planting Composition Model (Pcm) In Enhancing Learning Environment as a Solution For Graduate Employability (GE), Co-Researcher, Completed.

Siti Rasidah Binti Md Sakip, Norizan Mt Akhir, Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, 2017-2018, Landscape Preference on Visual Quality Assessment for Soft-Excellent Student using Plant Composition, Ministry of Education, Malaysia, Co-Researcher, Completed.

Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, 2002-2006, Break-ins in Malaysian Houses, IRPA, RM200,000, Principal Investigator, Completed.

Consultation & Expertise None

Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurial None

Services & Administration Head, since 2009, Centre of Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty. Dean, 2002-2006, Faculty. Head of Program, 1990-1991, Faculty.

FSPU Academic CV / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas / 2020 Work and Collaboration Experience None

Awards & Recognitions Perkhidmatan Cemerlang UiTM, 2018 Ikon FSPU 2017 Perkhidmatan Cemerlang UiTM, 2011 UiTM’s Researcher Personality Award, 2006 1st Prize Research Paper (Social Science & Management) Award at UiTM’s CSSR Conference 2006/7.

Contribution to Society

President of the following organisations formally approved by the RoS:- AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers) a research national organisation, since 2012. ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians, an international research organisation, since 2014.

Other Activities

1) Editor-in-Chief of the following international publications since 2016:- Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies, AjBeS (eISSN 2398-4295) Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies, ajE-Bs (eISSN 2514-751X) Asian Journal of Quality of Life, AjQoL (eISSN: 2398-4279) Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, E-BPJ (eISSN 2398-428) Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies, jABs (eISSN: 2514-7528) 2) Successfully organised the following international conferences as the Conference Chairman:- AIVCE-BS-2 2020ShahAlam, Malaysia, 02-03 Dec 2020 AIVCE-BS-1, 2020ShahAlam, Malaysia, 24-25 Jun 2020 8th AicQol2020Malacca, Malaysia, 18-19 Mar 2020 (Virtually presented on 25 Mar 2020) 8th AcE-Bs2019Langkawisland, Malaysia, 18-19 Dec 2019 9th AicE-Bs2019Lisbon, Portugal, 03-04 Jul 2019 7th AicQoL2019Bali, Indonesia, 16-17 Feb 2019 4th AQoL2018Istanbul, Turkey 03-06 Nov 2018 8th AicE-Bs2018Sheffield, UK, 14-15 Jul 2018 6th AicQoL2018PerhentianIsland, Malaysia, 03-04 March 2018 3rd AQoL2017Kuching, Malaysia,14-16 Oct 2017 5th AicQoL2017Bangkok, Thailand, 25-27Feb 2017

FSPU Academic CV / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas / 2020 7th AicE-Bs2016Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 27-30 Jul 2016 7th AcE-Bs2016Taipei, Taiwan, 09-10 Apr 2016 4th AicQoL2016Medan, Indonesia, 25 – 27 Feb 2016 2nd AQoL2015Izmir, Turkey, 09-13 Dec 2015 6th AicE-Bs2015Bacelona, Spain, 31 Aug – 05 Sep 2015 3rd AicQoL2015Jakarta, Indonesia, 25 – 27 Apr 2015 6th AcE-Bs2015Tehran, Iran, 21 – 23 Feb 2015 1st AQoL2014Istanbul, Turkey, 26 – 28 Dec 2014 5th AcE-Bs2014Seoul, South Korea, 25-27 Aug 2014 5th AicE-Bs2014Berlin, Germany, 24 – 26 Feb 2014 2nd AicQoL2014Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 04-05 Jan 2014 4th AicE-Bs2013London, United Kingdom, 04-06 Sep 2013 1st AicQoL2013Langkawi, Malaysia, 06-08 Apr 2013 4th AcE-Bs2013Hanoi, Vietnam, 19-22 Mar 2013 3rd AicE-Bs2012Cairo, Egypt, 31 Oct-02 Nov 2012 3rd AcE-Bs2012Bangkok, Thailand, 16-18 Jul 2012 2nd AicE-Bs2011Famagusta, North Cyprus, 07-09 Dec 2011 2nd AcE-Bs2011Bandung, Indonesia, 15-17 Jun 2011 1st AicE-Bs2010Kuching, Malaysia, 07-09 Dec 2010 1st AcE-Bs2010Kuching, Malaysia, 07-08 Jul 2010 1nCEBS2009Shah Alam, Malaysia, 14-15 Nov 2009

FSPU Academic CV / Mohamed Yusoff Abbas / 2020