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
Awards
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (APC) (Excellent Service Award), Ministry of Education, Malaysia, 2011
- GRI Standards Certified Training
Selected Publications
- Heavy Metals in Leachate, Impacted Soils and Natural Soils of Different Landfills in Malaysia: An Alarming Threat, Chemosphere, Elsevier, 2020.
- Leachate Characterizations and Pollution Indices of Active and Closed Unlined Landfills in Malaysia, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management, Elsevier, 2019.
- Effects of Number of Connections and Pipe Length to the Water Losses in Melaka, Jurnal Teknologi, Penerbit Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2017.
- 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.
- 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.
- Efforts to Improve Water Quality in Collaboration with Universities in Japan and Malaysia, Annual Report of Kawasaki Environment Research Institute (KERI), 2020.
Professional Activities
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)