PROFILE
UPM's Staff Profile
PROF. MADYA DR. ZALINA BINTI SHARI
DEPUTY DEAN (ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS)
FACULTY OF DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
zalinashari@upm.edu.my
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Zalina Shari is an Associate Professor and the Deputy Dean of Academic, International and Student Affairs & Alumni at the Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). She previously served as Head of the Architecture Department (2019–2020) and has consistently championed the integration of sustainability within design education and practice. She holds a PhD in Architecture from the University of Adelaide, South Australia, specialising in building sustainability assessment.
Academic Background & Teaching:
With her expertise in sustainable design and performance assessment, Dr. Zalina teaches sustainability-related courses in both the Bachelor of Science in Architecture and the Master of Architecture programs at UPM. Beyond the classroom, she actively engages with government agencies, NGOs, and educational institutions to promote green building awareness and knowledge-sharing on sustainability issues and rating tools.
Supervision & Mentorship:
Dr. Zalina has supervised 9 MSc and 12 PhD students in the areas of sustainable architecture and planning. Of these, 11 students have completed their degrees, including 5 MSc students as the main supervisor, and 3 PhD and 3 MSc students as co-supervisors. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly in sustainability-focused research.
Publications & Writing:
Her scholarly contributions include:
3 edited books
16 book chapters
33 journal articles
13 conference papers
25 articles in professional magazines and
3 articles in newspapers
From 2015 to 2023, she served as the Malaysia correspondent and contributing author for FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific.
Conference & Editorial Work:
Dr. Zalina has chaired three national conferences on sustainable architecture (2012, 2015, 2018) and one international conference in 2018. She was the Editor of Alam Cipta: International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice from 2013 to 2021.
Currently, she serves on the editorial boards of:
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (PJSSH)
New Design Ideas (NDI)
International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability (IJBES)
Horizon Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)
Review board member of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE)
Professional Contributions
Dr. Zalina served as a board member of the Malaysia Green Building Council (2014–2018) and chaired its Education and Research Committee. She continues to collaborate with local and regional stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in the built environment.
Awards & Recognition:
Dr. Zalina has received multiple recognitions for her academic leadership and teaching excellence, including:
UPM Excellent Service Awards (2004, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019–2022)
Faculty-level Best Academician in Teaching & Learning (2016, 2017)
Vice-Chancellor Fellowship Award for Excellent Educator (2017)
UPM Nominee for the National Academic Award 2019 (Teaching Category)
Academic Background & Teaching:
With her expertise in sustainable design and performance assessment, Dr. Zalina teaches sustainability-related courses in both the Bachelor of Science in Architecture and the Master of Architecture programs at UPM. Beyond the classroom, she actively engages with government agencies, NGOs, and educational institutions to promote green building awareness and knowledge-sharing on sustainability issues and rating tools.
Supervision & Mentorship:
Dr. Zalina has supervised 9 MSc and 12 PhD students in the areas of sustainable architecture and planning. Of these, 11 students have completed their degrees, including 5 MSc students as the main supervisor, and 3 PhD and 3 MSc students as co-supervisors. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly in sustainability-focused research.
Publications & Writing:
Her scholarly contributions include:
3 edited books
16 book chapters
33 journal articles
13 conference papers
25 articles in professional magazines and
3 articles in newspapers
From 2015 to 2023, she served as the Malaysia correspondent and contributing author for FuturArc: The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia-Pacific.
Conference & Editorial Work:
Dr. Zalina has chaired three national conferences on sustainable architecture (2012, 2015, 2018) and one international conference in 2018. She was the Editor of Alam Cipta: International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice from 2013 to 2021.
Currently, she serves on the editorial boards of:
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (PJSSH)
New Design Ideas (NDI)
International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability (IJBES)
Horizon Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS)
Review board member of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE)
Professional Contributions
Dr. Zalina served as a board member of the Malaysia Green Building Council (2014–2018) and chaired its Education and Research Committee. She continues to collaborate with local and regional stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in the built environment.
Awards & Recognition:
Dr. Zalina has received multiple recognitions for her academic leadership and teaching excellence, including:
UPM Excellent Service Awards (2004, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019–2022)
Faculty-level Best Academician in Teaching & Learning (2016, 2017)
Vice-Chancellor Fellowship Award for Excellent Educator (2017)
UPM Nominee for the National Academic Award 2019 (Teaching Category)
NAME :
(Prof. Madya Dr.) ZALINA BINTI SHARI
MANAGERIAL POSITION :
DEPUTY DEAN (ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS)
PERMANENT POST :
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ENTITY :
FACULTY OF DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
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FIELD OF SUPERVISION
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES / INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIES / SUSTAINABLE RECREATION AND ECOTOURISM / URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN
PUBLICATION
2025
A review on multi-objective optimization of building performance - Insights from bibliometric analysis
2025
Exploring Stakeholders' Perceptions and Priorities for Building Social Sustainability and Public Participation: A Case Study in Malaysia
2025
A conceptual framework for multi-objective optimization in building performance: Integrating intelligent algorithms, simulation tools, and climate adaptation: A thematic review from 2020 to 2024
2024
Exploring the design framework for food waste recycling awareness in Chow Kit Wet Market.
2024
Feasibility study of retrofitting assessment framework for sustainable multi-storey residential buildings: A case study of China
2023
Building envelope retrofit for energy savings in Malaysian government high-rise offices: A calibrated energy simulation
2022
A TAXONOMY STUDY OF MOSQUE ROOF DESIGN IN KLANG VALLEY, MALAYSIA
2021
Architectural sustainability on the impacts of different air-conditioning operational profiles and temperature setpoints on energy consumption: Comparison between mosques with and without HVLS fan in the City Centre Mosques
2020
Pathways to urban sustainability: Protecting cultural heritage and ecosystems and achieving a better quality of life
2019
Occupant interaction with window blinds in a green-certified office building in Putrajaya, Malaysia
2019
Green building movement in Malaysia: Past, present and future
2018
Occupant Interaction with Window Blinds in a Green-Certified Office Building in Putrajaya, Malaysia
2017
Development of an office building sustainability assessment framework for Malaysia
2016
Evaluating natural ventilation provisions and occupants' ventilation behaviour in five terrace housing types in Putrajaya, Malaysia
2016
Development of an office building sustainability assessment framework for emerging/developing countries - case of Malaysia
2014
Investigating Sustainable Practices in the Malaysian Office Building Developments
2013
Occupants' Ventilation Behaviour: A Study of Selected Terrace House Designs in Hot-humid Climate
2013
Visual Verve
2012
Delivering Sustainable Building Strategies in Malaysia: Stakeholders' Barriers and Aspirations
2012
Development of an Office Building Sustainability Assessment Framework for Emerging/Developing Countries - Case of Malaysia
2012
Comparative Review of Existing Building Performance Assessment Systems: Appropriateness for the Context of Emerging/Developing Countries
2011
Delivering Sustainable Building Strategies in Malaysia: Stakeholders' Barriers and Aspirations
2006
Towards a Holistic Sustainable Architectural Education in Malaysia