Munirah Hussein

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

Contact Details
Telephone: + 60 85 630100 Ext. 247
Fax: +60 85 630288
Location: Skylark 3 (SK3) Room 312 
Email: munirah.hussein@curtin.edu.my

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dvzxZBoAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Munirah-Hussein-2?ev=hdr_xprf
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57193450647 

Background

With over 15 years of experience in civil engineering, environmental and sustainability fields, I am equipped with scientific research and technical expertise, regulatory compliance, deliver successful EIAs, and embed sustainability into operations. My blend of consultancy, research and academic rigor allows me to provide actionable, data-driven solutions for complex environmental challenges. My doctoral research area involves identification of hazardous substances in landfill leachate, environmental impacts of the pollution as well as the sustainable remediation measures for the contamination issues. 

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

  • Pollution dynamics and risk assessment – pollutant migration and transformation; source apportionment.
  • Environmental and health impacts of pollutants – hazardous and emerging contaminants, food safety and security.
  • Remediation technologies – sustainable and economic solutions; Focusing on cost-effective and scalable solutions. 
  • Sustainability in soil and water pollution research – long-term, environmentally responsible solutions.

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

  • Reviewer for Science of the Total Environment (STOTEN) Journal; Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management Journal; Soil Science Annual; Soil and Sediment Contamination Journal. 

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)