Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Kam Kenn Jhun


BIOGRAPHY

Expertise in Building Quality, Building Defect, Building Assessment and Post-Occupancy Evaluation.

My goal in life is to inspire people, transform hearts and bring joy. Whatever good thing we build end up building us. I long for people to feel accepted, valued and loved just as they are.

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ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Associate Dean - Learning & Quality, School of Architecture, Building and Design, 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2016
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Master of Science (Building Technology), UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor in Science (Building Technology), UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Professional Member, Since 2019 (International)
  • Malaysia Board Of Technologists (MBOT), Professional Member, Since 2019 (National)
  • Board Of Engineers Malaysia, Professional Member, Since 2017 (National)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2022
  • Lim, T. S., Kam, K. J., Wong, C. K., Soon, L. T., Myzatul, A. K. (2022). Building Performance Comparative Study: The Indoor Environment Quality and Energy Efficiency – Green Building vs. Conventional Building. IGI Global, Chapter 11, pg 224-247
  • Kam, K. J., Lim, T. S., Tan, E. H., Soon, L. T., Myzatul, A. K. (2022). The Influence of External Spaces Building Performance Towards Learners' Thermal Comfort in Taylor's University's Lakeside Campus. IGI Global, Chapter 7, pg 139-157
2021
  • L. T. Soon, H. Hassan, N. Z. Abidin, M. A. Kamarazaly, B. T. Leong, K. J. Kam, (2021). Proposed Workflow of 3D Modelling conversion and enhancement in Quantity Surveying Profession. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature, Singapore
     
  • B.T. Leong, C.F. Tey, L. T. Soon, K. J. Kam, F. L. Ang (2021) Technology? Financial Viability or What? Challenges and Benefits of Eco and Reflective Roof in Malaysia. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Springer Nature, Singapore.
     
Article in Journals
2022
  • Soon, L. T., Lim, Y. R., Kam, K. J., Leong, B. T., Myzatul, A. K. (2022). Pragmatic Framework for On-Site Sorting of Construction Waste in Malaysia. Malaysian Construction Research Journal (MCRJ), Vol 15, No. 1. Pg. 1 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Kam, K. J., Lim, T. S., Koay, J. T., Leong, B. T. (2022). Building Thermal Performance and Students Preference on External Usable Spaces in a Campus. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Soon, L.T., Hassan, H., Abidin, N.Z., Kamarazaly, M.A., Leong, B.T., Kam, K.J. (2022). Proposed Workflow of 3D Modelling Conversion and Enhancement in Quantity Surveying Profession. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 215. Springer, Singapore. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Soon L.T., Lim Y. R., Leong B.T, Kam K. J., Kamarazaly M.A. & Ilmi H.S. (2022). Pragmatic framework for on-site sorting of construction waste in Malaysia. Malaysian Construction Research Journal (MCRJ), Special Issue Vol. 15, No. 1, 1-21 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Kam K.J, Lim T.S., Lee L.H., Soon L.T., Leong B.T., Myzatul A.K. (2022). Survival Strategies and Challenges Faced by Subcontractors in Malaysian Construction Industry. MCRJ Special Issue Vol. 15 No.1, 22-37. (SCOPUS-Indexed) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2021
  • M. A. Ramli, M. A. Kamarazaly, X. S. Lim, F. I. Ibrahim, M. R. Mohamed and K.J. Kam. BUILDING DEFECTS AND RESTORATION TECHNIQUES OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS IN MALAYSIA. MCRJ, Vol 12, No 1, Pg 76 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • K. J. Kam, T. S. Lim, D. L. P. Yoong, F. L. Ang, B. T. Leong (2021). PURCHASING DECISION OF PROPERTY BUYERS: THE HOUSING QUALITY, FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES, AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES STUDIES. Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, Vol 19, Issue 3, (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2020
  • Kam, K-J, Lim, T-S., Yoong, L-P. D., Ang, F-L., & Leong, B-T. (2020). PURCHASING DECISION OF PROPERTY BUYERS: THE HOUSING QUALITY, FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES STUDIES. Journal of Malaysia Institute of Planner, XIII.
2019
  • Boon Tik Leong, Kenn Jhun Kam, Lam Tatt Soon, Ang Fuey Lin, Shir Men Tay (2019). Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) for Malaysia Construction Industry Malaysian Construction Research Journal (MCRJ), Vol 7, 2. (Indexed - Scopus) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Tze Shwan Lim, Kelvin Khai Wen Tan, Lam Tatt Soon, Boon Tik Leong (2019). The Construction Waste Management Practices in Malaysian Construction Industry. Malaysian Construction Research Journal (MCRJ), Vol 7, 2. (Indexed - Scopus) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2018
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Anthony Sheng Hui Lim, Karam M. Al-Obaidi, Tze Shwan Lim (2018). Evaluating Housing Needs and Preferences of Generation Y in Malaysia. Planning Practice & Research, (ISI-Indexed)
     
2017
  • Karam M. Al-Obaidi, Sim Li Wei, Muhammad Azzam Ismail, Kenn Jhun Kam (2017). Sustainable Building Assessment of Colonial Shophouses after Adaptive Reuse in Kuala Lumpur. Building, MDPI (ISI-Indexed)
     
2016
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Shi Yi Chuah, TzeShwan Lim, Fuey Lin Ang (2016). Modelling of property market: The structural and locational attributes towards Malaysian properties. Pacific Rim Property Research Journal. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2015
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Ahmad Hilmy Abdul Hamid (2015).The True Motives behind the Adoption of QLASSIC-CIS 7: 2006; as a Quality Assurance Initiative in Construction Industry. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management. 32 (6), 603-616. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2014
  • Mukhtar Che Ali, Radzi Ismail, Kenn Jhun Kam and Natasha Dzulkalnine (2014). Preliminary findings on potential areas of improvement in QLASSIC. Elixir Project and Quality. 76, 28341-28349.
     
2012
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Ahmad Hilmy Abdul Hamid (2012). The Relationship between Motives and Benefits on Adopting QLASSIC–CIS 7:2006 in Malaysia Construction Industry. International Journal of Quality Research, 6 (4), 2012, 321-331 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Ahmad Hilmy Abdul Hamid (2012). The development of the quality assurance approach in the building construction industry; the Malaysian context. Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology and Management. 2 (3), 13-21.
     
  • Kenn Jhun Kam and Ahmad Hilmy Abdul Hamid (2012). Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong approach towards quality assurance initiative in the building construction industry; the three major countries which have the small land for fast development progress. Elixir Literature. 46, 8525-8529.
     
2011
  • Wai Hoe Kwan, Mahyuddin Ramli, Kenn Jhun Kam, Mohd Zailan Sulieman (2011). Influence of the amount of recycled coarse aggregate in concrete design and durability properties. Construction and building materials. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Wai Hoe Kwan, Mahyuddin Ramli, Kenn Jhun Kam, Mohd Zailan Sulieman (2011). Influence of the amount of recycled coarse aggregate in concrete design and durability properties. Construction and building materials. 26(1), 565-573. (Elsevier) (indexed – ISI, Impact Factor – 2.29) (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Kam Kenn Jhun, MohdZailanSulieman, RoslanTalib (2011). Recycled Coarse Aggregates (RCA) as natural coarse aggregates replacement in concrete design; the better alternative. Cement and concrete composites.
     
Article in Proceeding
2021
  • Tze Shwan Lim, Kenn Jhun Kam, Chee Khang Wong , Lam Tatt Soon (2021). Building Performance Comparative Study, The Indoor Environment Quality and Energy Efficiency Between A Green Building and A Conventional Building. Think Space Conference 2021, 23-24 November 2021.
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Tze Shwan Lim, Jing Ting Koay, Boon Tik Leong (2021). Building Thermal Performance & Students Preference on External Usable Spaces in a Campus. Think Space Conference, 23-24 November 2021
  • Tze Shwan Lim, Kenn Jhun Kam, Ian Tze Onn See, Boon Tik Leong and Habizah Sheikh Ilmi (2021). Employer's and Undergraduate's Perception on Graduate Employability Skills in the Quantity Surveying Profession. Taylor's 14th Teaching & Learning e-Conference, 13-15 October 2021.
  • B. T. Leong, J. E. Chai, K. J. Kam, L. T. Soon (2021). Sustainable Framework for the Implementation of Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) in Malaysia: Affordable Housing. Think Space Conference 2021
2020
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Tze Shwan Lim, Lin Hui Lee, Lam Tatt Soon, Boon Tik Leong, Myzatul Aishah bt Kamarazaly (2020). Survival Strategies and challenges faced by subcontractors in Malaysian Construction Industry. RISM International Research Conference 2020, Selangor, 21 March 2020 at Universiti Malaya.
     
  • Boon Tik Leong, Pui Chun Shian, Kenn Jhun Kam, (2020). Way Forward for Green Roof Implementation in Malaysia. RISM International Research Conference 2020, Selangor, 21 March 2020 at Universiti Malaya.
  • Lam Tatt Soon, Hasnanywati Hassan, Nazirah Zainul Abidin, Myzatul Aishah Kamarazaly, Boon Tik Leong, Kenn Jhun Kam (2020). Proposed Workflow of 3D Modelling conversion and enhancement in Quantity Surveying Profession. International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials 2020, 8-9 December 2020, Virtual Conference.
     
  • Leong Boon Tik, Tey Cheng Fern, Soon Lam Tatt, Kam Kenn Jhun, Ang Fuey Lin (2020). Technology? Financial Viability or What? Challenges and Benefits of Eco and Reflective Roof in Malaysia. International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials 2020, 8-9 December 2020, Virtual Conference.
     
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Tze Shwan Lim, Danielle Li Ping Yoong, Fuey Lin Ang, Boon Tik Leong (2020). Purchase Decision of Property Buyers: The Housing Quality, Financial Capabilities and Government Policies Studies (2020). International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS 2020), 10/11/2020 at INSPEN Kajang.
     
  • Lam Tatt Soon, Yin Ru Lim, Kenn Jhun Kam, Boon Tik Leong, Myzatul Aishah Kamarazaly, Habizah Sheikh Ilmi (2020). Pragmatic framework for on-site sorting of construction waste in Malaysia. RISM International Research Conference 2020, Selangor, 21 March 2020 at Universiti Malaya.
     
2019
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Tze Shwan Lim, Kelvin Khai Wen Tan, Lam Tatt Soon, Boon Tik Leong (2019). The Construction Waste Management Practices in Malaysian Construction Industry. RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, Selangor, 20 April 2019 at Segi University (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Boon Tik Leong, Kenn Jhun Kam, Lam Tatt Soon, Ang Fuey Lin, Shir Men Tay (2019). Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) for Malaysia Construction Industry. RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, Selangor, 20 April 2019 at Segi University (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lam Tatt Soon, Mao Hua Lau, Boon Tik Leong, Kenn Jhun Kam, Myzatul Aishah Binti Kamarazaly (2019). Comparison of Measurement Elements in 3D Modelling Conversion in alternated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Tools. RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, Selangor, 20 April 2019 at Segi University (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2018
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Boon Tik Leong, Lam Tatt Soon, Tze Shwan Lim (2018). Aerodynamic Train Force Effect Towards the Lineside Equipment in the Underground Station. 5th Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference PIBEC 5 2018, 26-27th November 2018 at Hotel Bangi Putrajaya.
     
2017
  • Leong Boon Tik, Kam Kenn Jhun, Ang Fuey Lin (2017). Green Rating Criteria for Township: Walkability and Bicycle Friendly. The 3rd Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference, PIBEC3, 9-10 Oct 2017at Hotel Bangi Putrajaya.
     
2016
  • Kenn Jhun Kam, Mun Chun Sek, Boon Tik Leong, Lam Tatt Soon, Tze Shwan Lim (2016). A study on housing satisfaction and renovation decision in Klang Valley. 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016, 26-28 April 2016 at PWTC.
     
  • Lam Tatt Soon, Tang Swee Jing, Kenn Jhun Kam, Boon Tik Leong (2016). Determinants of condominium prices in Shah Alam. 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016, 26-28 April 2016 at PWTC.
     
  • Boon Tik Leong, Lam Tatt Soon, Kenn Jhun Kam(2016). Sustainable strategies of Malaysian property developers. 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016, 26-28 April 2016 at PWTC.
     
2011
  • Kenn Jhun Kam and Ahmad Hilmy Abdul Hamid (2011). Quality assurance approach in construction industry; the Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong perspective. 5th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries.6-7 December 2011.
     
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • A Study on the Adoption of Smart Home Technologies Among the Homeowners in Malaysia. , Think Space Conference 2022, 11/11/2022 to 12/11/2022, Taylor's University (International)
  • Challenges of Using Green Materials in Construction Buildings. , Think Space Conference 2022, 11/11/2022 to 12/11/2022, Taylor's University (International)
  • Analysis of the Application of BIM Software in Measurement Tasks for QS Profession , Think Space Conference 2022, 11/11/2022 to 12/11/2022, Taylor's University (International)
  • The Consequences on the Organizational Operational Performance from the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation in the Malaysian Construction Industry , RISM International Research Conference 4.0., 05/03/2022 to 05/03/2022, RISM (International)
  • The Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the Construction Industry, RISM International Research Conference 4.0., 05/03/2022 to 05/03/2022, RISM (International)
  • BUILDING PERFORMANCE COMPARATIVE STUDY, THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY BETWEEN A GREEN BUILDING AND A CONVENTIONAL BUILDING, Think Space Conference, Taylor's University, 23/11/2021 (National)
  • Sustainable Framework for the Implementation of Prefrabicated Pre-finished volumetric construction PPVC in Malaysia., Think Space Conference, 23/11/2021 (International)
  • Building Thermal Performance & Students Preference on External Usable Spaces in a Campus., Think Space Conference, Taylor's University, 23/11/2021 (International)
  • Employer's and Undergraduate's Perception on Graduate Employability Skills in the Quantity Surveying Profession. Taylor's 14th Teaching & Learning e-Conference, 13-15 October 2021., Teaching & Learning e-Conference 2021, 13/10/2021 to 15/10/2021, Taylor's University (International)
  • Building Defects and Restoration Techniques of Heritage Buildings in Malaysia., RISM International Research Conference 3.0, 27/03/2021 to 27/03/2021, RISM (International)
  • Proposed Workflow of 3D Modelling conversion and enhancement in Quantity Surveying Profession., International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials 2020, 08/12/2020 (National)
  • Technology? Financial Viability or What? Challenges and Benefits of Eco and Reflective Roof in Malaysia., International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials 2020, 08/12/2020 (International)
  • Purchase Decision of Property Buyers: The Housing Quality, Financial Capabilities and Government Policies Studies, International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS 2020), 10/11/2020 (National)
  • Purchase decision of property buyers: The housing quality, financial capabilities and government policies studies, International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS 2020), 10/11/2020 to 12/11/2020, INSPEN (International)
  • Survival Strategies and challenges faced by subcontractors in Malaysian Construction Industry., RISM International Research Conference 2020, 21/03/2020 (National)
  • Survival strategies and challenges faced by subcontractors in Malaysian Construction Industry, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) International Research Conference (IRC) 2020, 21/03/2020 to 21/03/2020, RISM and UM (International)
  • Pragmatic framework for on-site sorting of construction waste in Malaysia., RISM International Research Conference 2020, 21/03/2020 (National)
  • Way Forward for Green Roof Implementation in Malaysia., RISM International Research Conference 2020,, 21/03/2020 (International)
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) for Malaysia Construction Industry., RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, 20/04/2019 (International)
  • SustainableConstruction Waste Management Practices in Malaysian Construction Industry., RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019,, 20/04/2019 (National)
  • Comparison of Measurement Elements in 3D Modelling Conversion in alternated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Tools. , RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, 20/04/2019 to 20/04/2019, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) (National)
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) for Malaysia Construction Industry., RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, 20/04/2019 to 20/04/2019, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) (National)
  • The Construction Waste Management Practices in Malaysian Construction Industry. , RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, 20/04/2019 to 20/04/2019, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) (National)
  • Comparison of Measurement Elements in 3D Modelling Conversion in alternated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Tools., RISM Research Postgraduate Conference 2019, 20/04/2019 (International)
  • AERODYNAMIC TRAIN FORCE EFFECT TOWARDS THE LINESIDE EQUIPMENT IN THE UNDERGROUND STATION, 5th Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference PIBEC 5 2018, 26/11/2018 to 27/11/2018, www.confbay.com (International)
  • Aerodynamic Train Force Effect Towards the Lineside Equipment in the Underground Station. , 5th Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference PIBEC 5 2018,, 26/11/2018 to 27/11/2018, Wmit Group Sdn. Bhd., Nilai University (International)
  • Green Rating Criteria for Township: Walkability and Bicycle Friendly., The 3rd Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference, PIBEC3, 09/10/2017 (International)
  • Green Rating Criteria for Township: Walkability and Bicycle Friendly. , The 3rd Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference, PIBEC3 2017, 09/10/2017 to 10/10/2017, Wmit Group Sdn. Bhd., Nilai University. (International)
  • A study on housing satisfaction and renovation decision in Klang Valley. , 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016., 26/04/2016 to 28/04/2016, National Institute of Valuation (INSPEN), Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH), Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. (International)
  • 10- Sustainable Strategies of Malaysian Property Developers, 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016 (CONFERENCE), 26/04/2016 to 26/04/2016, INSPEN  (International)
  • Sustainable strategies of Malaysian property developers., 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016, 26/04/2016 to 28/04/2016, National Institute of Valuation (INSPEN), Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH), Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. (International)
  • Determinants of condominium prices in Shah Alam., 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016. (CONFERENCE), 26/04/2016 (International)
  • A study on housing satisfaction and renovation decision in Klang Valley., International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016, 26/04/2016 (International)
  • Determinants of condominium prices in Shah Alam., 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium, IRERS 2016., 26/04/2016 to 28/04/2016, National Institute of Valuation (INSPEN), Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH), Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. (International)
  • Quality assurance approach in construction industry; the Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong perspective., 5th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, 06/12/2011 (International)
  • Quality assurance approach in construction industry; the Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong perspective., 5th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries. , 06/12/2011 to 07/12/2011, School of Housing Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia (International)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • A study on buyers perception on factors affecting high rise residential price and their purchase decision in Bandar Sunway, International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS 2020), 05/11/2020 to 05/11/2020, INSPEN  (International)
OTHERS
  • Technology? Financial Viability or what? Challenges and Benefits of Eco and Reflective Roof in Malaysia, International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials, 08/12/2020 to 09/12/2020, Universiti Teknologi MARA (International)
  • Proposed workflow of 3D modelling conversion and enhancement in Quantity Surveying Profession, International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials, 08/12/2020 to 09/12/2020, Universiti Teknologi MARA (International)
  • Pragmatic framework for on-site sorting of construction waste in Malaysia, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) International Research Conference (IRC) 2020, 21/03/2020 to 21/03/2020, RISM & UM (International)
  • Way forward for green roof implementation in Malaysia, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) International Research Conference (IRC) 2020, 21/03/2020 to 21/03/2020, RISM & UM (International)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • CIDB Technical Committee for developing "Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Construction Works Guideline", Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, 2019 to 2021 (Committee Member)