Munirah Hussein

 

Dr. Munirah Hussein
PhD, MEng, BEng
Civil & Construction Engineering 
Lecturer

Contact Details
Telephone: + 60 85 630100 Ext. 
Fax: +60 85 630288
Location: Skylark 3 (SK3) Room 
Email: munirah.hussein@curtin.edu.my

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Background

 

Academic History

  • PhD in Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2022.
  • Master of Engineering (Civil), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2013.
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2006.

Academic Appointment 

  • 2026-Present – Lecturer in Department of Civil and Construction, Curtin University Malaysia
  • 2007-2014 – Lecturer, Politeknik Melaka.

Industry Appointment

  • 2023-2024 – Environmental Consultant (Independent). 
  • 2014-2020 – Entrepreneur, Fatimah Muslim Gallery.
  • 2006-2007 – Civil/Environmental Engineer, Perunding Utama Sdn Bhd.
  • 2005-2006 – Research Assistant, UiTM Shah Alam. 

Research Interests

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Awards

  • Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (APC) (Excellent Service Award), Ministry of Education, Malaysia, 2011
  • GRI Standards Certified Training

Selected Publications

  1.  Heavy Metals in Leachate, Impacted Soils and Natural Soils of Different Landfills in Malaysia: An Alarming Threat, Chemosphere, Elsevier, 2020.
  2. Leachate Characterizations and Pollution Indices of Active and Closed Unlined Landfills in Malaysia, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management, Elsevier, 2019.
  3. Effects of Number of Connections and Pipe Length to the Water Losses in Melaka, Jurnal Teknologi, Penerbit Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2017.
  4. Environmental Significance of Heavy Metal in Leachate from Different Types of Landfills in Malaysia, The 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management (3RINCs 2019), Bangkok, Thailand.
  5. As (III) (Arsenite) Sorption Capabilities of Landfill Soils from Malaysia, The 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management (3RINCs 2019), Bangkok, Thailand.
  6. Efforts to Improve Water Quality in Collaboration with Universities in Japan and Malaysia, Annual Report of Kawasaki Environment Research Institute (KERI), 2020.

Professional Activities

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Professional Associations

  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) – Graduate Engineer
  • Registered EIA consultant (water quality, wastewater), Department of Environment, Malaysia
  • Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist (CSRS), The Institute of Certified Sustainability Practitioners (ICSP)