Siti Nazziera Mokhtar
Ph.D In Environmental Science Management
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Experienced waste management and sustainability professional with 10 years in the construction industry. Strong commitment to environmental management. Comprehensive education and several publications. Skilled in communication, collaboration, and quick learning. Exceptional time management abilities, managing multiple projects efficiently. Expertise in both research and practical applications of construction waste management. Ability to build positive relationships with diverse teams. Passionate about environmental sustainability, seeking a senior lecturer role in any related environmental field, or research.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lecturer (Part time)
Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests, and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Content Developer
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) & Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Demonstrator
Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
01.2012 - 01.2014
Research Assistant
Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya
01.2011 - 01.2012
Demonstrator
Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
01.2009 - 01.2011
Tutor
Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
01.2005 - 01.2009
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Construction Waste Management
01.2006 - 04.2010
Thesis Title: A Comparison Study on Different Methods in Building Construction Activity Towards Waste Minimization
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Science and Environmental Management
01.2002 - 04.2005
Thesis Title: Solid Waste Management in Kuantan
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Construction Waste Management
01.2012 - 04.2019
Thesis Title: Waste Quantification Assessment and Carbon Footprint in Refurbishment Projects: A Greening of Construction Industry in Malaysia
Skills
Online Class Discussion
Student Engagement
Academic advisement
Academic Research
Teamwork and Collaboration
Lecturing
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Alor Setar, Kedah
- Date of Birth: 08/05/83
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Marital Status: Married
Additional Activities
- Volunteer, Community Service Program on Solid Waste Management, Kuantan, 2004
- Volunteer, Community Service Program on Environmental Awareness Campaign, Alor Setar, 2008
- Rapporteur for 2nd Malaysia-China Youth Civilizational Dialogue on Islam and Confucianism, Palace of Golden Horses Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 21-22 August 2019
- Participant in Microsoft Word Popular Tools training, 18 & 21 January 2021
- Volunteer, Sahabat Maktab Tabung Haji 1443H, Mekah 2022
Grants And Fellowships
- University of Malaya Tutorship 2005 – 2009
- University of Malaya Research Grant (UMRG), 2010
- MyBrain15 PhD 2012 - 2016
Teaching Course Experience
- Isu dan Cabaran Alam Sekitar
- Forensik Alam Sekitar
- Penilaian Impak Alam Sekitar (EIA)
- Tadbir Urus Alam Sekitar
- Pengurusan Tebing dan Cerun
- Perundangan Alam Sekitar
- Permonitoran Biologi
- Amali Biologi
- Ekologi
- Ekologi Lanjutan
- Sains Tanah
- Audit Alam Sekitar
- Pengurusan Sisa Bersepadu
- Sistem Pengurusan Alam Sekitar
- Pencemaran Alam Sekitar
Research Consultancy Experience
- 2011, Research on The Development of Construction Waste Indexes from the Construction Waste Generated, Universiti Malaya Research Grant (UMRG), RG011/09SUS, Establish benchmarks on construction waste generation rate in Klang Valley (greater Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia using appropriate waste quantification method
- 2014, Garis Panduan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Pembinaan di Tapak Bina, Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) and Ministry of Local Government Ministry of Local Government Development, Produced a guideline for managing construction waste and building sites to assist stakeholders involved in the waste management system
- 2018, Training module on Construction Site Waste Management and Sustainable Practices for Construction Waste Management, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Designed a training course module to equip construction workers with tools and understanding to implement C&D waste minimization & management strategies
Awards
- Dean list for Semester 1 2013/2014
- Dean list for Semester 2 2013/2014
Languages And Skills
Fluent, Intermediate, Microsoft Office, Words, Excel, PowerPoint
Publications
- Siti Nazziera Mokhtar and Noor Zalina Mahmood, Approach in Construction Industry: A Study on Prefabrication Method as a Tool for Waste Minimization, International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2008), Penang, Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication
- Siti Nazziera Mokhtar and Noor Zalina Mahmood, Main Causes of Material Waste in Building Construction, 3rd Regional Symposium on Environment and Natural Resources
- Ahmad Firman Masudi, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Siti Nazziera Mokhtar and Nik Meriam Sulaiman, Waste Quantification Models for Estimation of Construction and Demolition Waste Generation: A Review, International Conference of Environmental Research Technology, Penang (June 2010)
- Siti Nazziera Mokhtar, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Ahmad Firman Masudi and Nik Meriam Sulaiman, Factors That Contribute to the Generation of Construction Waste at Sites, Journal of Advanced Materials Research, ISI-Cited, Accepted (ISI-Cited Publication)
- Ahmad Firman Masudi, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Siti Nazziera Mokhtar, Nik Meriam Sulaiman, Quantification Methods for Construction Waste Generation at Construction Sites: A Review, Journal of Advanced Materials Research, ISI-Cited, Accepted (ISI-Cited Publication)
- Ahmad Firman Masudi, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Siti Nazziera Mokhtar, Nik Meriam Sulaiman, Waste quantification models for estimation of construction and demolition waste generation: A review, International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 12(2/3/4), 269 – 281
- Siti Nazziera Mokhtar, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Issues and Challenges on Sustainable Construction in Malaysia: Current Development Refurbishment Activities, Advanced Material Research
- Siti Nazziera Mokhtar, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Approach in Construction Industry: A Study on Refurbishment Waste Index of Residential Building, iiSBE Forum of Young Researchers in Sustainable Building 2016, Czech Technical University, Prague
- Siti Nazziera Mokhtar, Noor Zalina Mahmood, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Sivapalan Kathiravale, Shanmuga Kittappa, Noor Mohd Syeqqal Ismail, Razuki Ibrahim, Mohd Khairolden Ghani, Zuhari Abdul Hamid, Khairul Nizam Anuar Bashah, Impact of Refurbishment Construction Waste in Malaysia, The Journal of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia, 82
Conferences
- International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2008)
- 3rd Regional Symposium on Environment and Natural Resources
- International Conference of Environmental Research Technology, Penang (June 2010)
- IiSBE Forum of Young Researchers in Sustainable Building 2016, Czech Technical University, Prague
- International Conference on Sustainable Building and Environment (ICSBE) 2019, Hong Kong
References
- Associate Prof. Dr. Noor Zalina Mahmood, alin@um.edu.my, 012-2381614, Malaysian director of KongZi Institute University of Malaya
- Dr. Adi Ainurzaman, adi@um.edu.my, 012-2252262, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
Timeline
Lecturer (Part time) - Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya
01.2022 - 03.2024
Content Developer - Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) & Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Demonstrator - Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
01.2012 - 01.2014
Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Construction Waste Management
01.2012 - 04.2019
Research Assistant - Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya
01.2011 - 01.2012
Demonstrator - Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
01.2009 - 01.2011
Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya - Master of Science (M.Sc.), Construction Waste Management
01.2006 - 04.2010
Tutor - Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
01.2005 - 01.2009
Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Science and Environmental Management
01.2002 - 04.2005