Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Sujatavani A/P Gunasagaran


ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Senior Lecturer I, School of Architecture, Building & Design, Faculty of Innovation and Technology, 03/01/2007 to present
  • Programme Director Bachelor of Science (Honour) in Sustainable Digital Construction Management, School of Architecture, Building & Design, Faculty of Innovation and Technology, 02/01/2023 to present
  • Committee for Design and Development of New Programmes, School of Architecture, Building and Design, Faculty of Innovation and Technology, 22/01/2021 to 21/01/2022
  • Programme Director BSc (Hons) in Architecture, School of Architecture, Building and Design, Taylor's University , 31/03/2012 to 31/03/2014
  • Stream Coordinator Technical Studies, School of Architecture, Building & Design, Taylor's University, 01/03/2010 to 31/03/2014
  • Programme Director Foundation in Natural and Built Environment, School of Architecture, Building and Design, Taylor's University, 01/03/2011 to 31/03/2012
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Education, UNIVERSITI SELANGOR, Malaysia
  • Master Of Science (Building Technology), USM, Malaysia
  • Bachelor Of Science (Architecture), UM, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • LEMBAGA TEKNOLOGIS MALAYSIA (MBOT), Professional Technologist, 2023 to 2024 (National)
  • Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd (GBIF), Annual Member, 2021 to 2022 (National)
  • Malaysia Green Building Council (malaysiaGBC), Academic Member, 2020 to 2023 (National)
  • Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE), Academic Member, 2018 to present (International)
  • Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM), Academic Member, 2010 to 2015 (National)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2023
  • Mari, T., Gunasagaran, S., Kuppusamy, S., & Ng, V. (2023). Online Learning Using Game Design: The Architecture Student Experience. Handbook of Research on Facilitating Collaborative Learning Through Digital Content and Learning Technologies, 325-342.
     
  • Gunasagaran, S., Mari, T., Wahab, N. S. S. N. A., Sulaiman, A., & Jamal, K. A. A. (2023). Student Acceptance of Using Apps to Achieve Learning Outcomes in Architecture and Environment. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment (pp. 87-108). IGI Global.
  • Mari, T., Ng, V., Gunasagaran, S., & Kuppusamy, S. (2023). Work-Based Learning as a Catalyst for Sustainability: Study of Architecture Students' 21st Century Skills. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment (pp. 154-173). IGI Global.
  • Mari, T., Rosien, D., Ng, V., Gunasagaran, S., & Kuppusamy, S. (2023). Investigating Key Factors Influencing Malaysian Architects' Use of Glue-Laminated Timber: Insights Into the Adoption of an Innovative Building Material. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment (pp. 175-195). IGI Global.
  • Mari, T., Sen, T. W., Veronica, N., Gunasagaran, S., & Kuppusamy, S. (2023). Impact of Restorative Environments Within the Office Developments on the Mental Wellbeing of Office Workers. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment (pp. 277-296). IGI Global.
2022
  • Gunasagaran, S., Lik, H. S., Mari, T., & Srirangam, S. (2022). Design Aspects in Urban Greenspaces to Enhance the Social Interaction of Users in Klang Valley. In Handbook of Research on Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Sustainable Architecture (pp. 176-201). IGI Global.
  • Mari, T., Gunasagaran, S., Lim, W. S., Lee, S. E., & Jamal, K. A. A. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Architecture Students' Well-Being. In Handbook of Research on Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Sustainable Architecture (pp. 346-364). IGI Global.
  • Mari, T., Abd Majid, M., Gunasagaran, S., Srirangam, S., & Kuppusamy, S. (2022). FIM for 4IR: The Challenges in Malaysian Architecture Practice From a Designer's Perspective. In Handbook of Research on Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Sustainable Architecture (pp. 298-319). IGI Global.
  • Mari, T., Ming, L. H., Kuppusamy, S., & Gunasagaran, S. (2022). The Possibility of Integrating Biophilic Design Elements Into School Designs to Enhance Student Well-Being. In Handbook of Research on Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Sustainable Architecture (pp. 320-345). IGI Global.
2021
  • Gunasagaran, S., Mari, T. S., Kuppusamy, S., Srirangam, S., & Mohamed, M. R. (2021). Partnership of Learning Construction Through Model Making: Case Study or Designing? In Nair, P., Keppell, M. J., Lim, C. L., Mari, T., & Hassan, N. (Ed.), Transforming Curriculum Through Teacher-Learner Partnerships (pp. 285-305). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6445-5.ch015
  • Srirangam, S., Peng N.F., Mari, T. & Gunasagaran, S. (2021), Students as Partners in Architectural Design Education: Towards the Typologies of Design. In Pradeep Nair, P., Keppell M.J., Lim C.L, Mari T. & Hassan N (Eds) Transforming Curriculum Through Teacher-Learner Partnerships, (pp. 243-266), IGI Global.
2019
  • Srirangam S. Peng N.F., Mari T.S., Ganasakaran, S, (2019), Typologies of Design Thinking - a Theoretical Perspective, in Salleh & Powell (Eds), The Future of Architecture Education in Malaysia, PAM
  • Mari, T.S, Srirangam S, Ganasakaran S (2019), Investigating Civic Responsibilities Among Architecture Undergraduates Using Service-Learning, in Salleh & Powell (Eds) The Future of Architecture Education in Malaysia, PAM
  • Gunasagaran S., Mari T.S., Srirangam S. (2019), Architecture Students’ Acceptance of Using Social Media in Fostering Community Service Learning, in Salleh & Powell (Eds), The Future of Architecture Education in Malaysia, PAM
Article in Journals
2023
  • Win Hui, Y. , Al-Obaidi, A.S. M., Mari, T. S., Gunasagaran, S., Ching, M. (2023). Investigation of the Effect of the Wind Speed on the Aerodynamic and Architectural Design of Tall Buildings. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Volume 2523, 012039. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Xia, F. Y., Mari, T., & Gunasagaran, S. (2023). Integrating Chinese Ethnic and Folk Art Into The Colour Composition Course To Improve The Effect Of Teaching And Learning, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 24-33. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Gunasagaran, S., Karuppannan, G., Mari, T., Kuppusamy, S., & Srirangam, S. (2023). Architecture Students’ Attitude Towards Sustainability and The Use Of Digital Simulation. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 82-95. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Mari, T., Heng, S. H., Gunasagaran, S., Ng, V., Srirangam, S., & Kuppusamy, S. (2023). Biophilic Design For Elderly Homes In Malaysia For Improved Quality Of Life, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 96-112. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Kuppusamy, S., Tan, Y. J., Mari, T., & Gunasagaran, S., & Tanko, B. L. (2023). Implementation Of 3D-Printing Technology In The Malaysian Construction Industry, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 113-129. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Zeng, L. Q., Mari, T., & Gunasagaran, S. (2023). Energy Production And Carbon Emission Analysis On The Installation Of RPPG To Achieve Low-Carbon Transformation In Rural Residences Of Weizhou Island, Southern China . Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 178-189. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Gunasagaran, S., Siew, X. G., Mari, T., & Srirangam, S. (2023). Space Syntax Spatial Analysis For Public Housings And The Sense Of Safety. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 190-206. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Srirangam, S., Low, W. C., Mari, T., & Gunasagaran, S. (2023). Children’s Safety: The Common Spaces In PPR Housing In Kuala Lumpur. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 244-257. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Srirangam, S., Gan, C., B., Mari, T., & Gunasagaran, S. (2023). Narrative Architecture And Urbanism: The Transit Hubs In Kuala Lumpur. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 274-288. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Mari, T., Chong, J. L., Gunasagaran, S., Ng, V., Srirangam, S., Kuppusamy, S., & Lee, X. S. (2023). The Impact Of Post-Pandemic Living Environment On Students' Wellbeing In Student Accommodation, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 219-230. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chou, S. F., Gunasagaran, S. & Abidin, S. N. B. Z. (2023). Needs Assessment of Sustainable Interior Design Criteria based on the Perspective of Taiwanese Professional Opinions. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 1-12. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Zeng L. Q., Mari, T., & Gunasagaran, S.(2023). Towards Smart Development: Study and Application Of Dijkstra Algorithm In Public Service Facility Location Of Chinese Traditional Village, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2022), 13-23. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2022
  • Gunasagaran S, Lee, K.Y. Mohamed Rizal Mohamed, Mari T(2022). Integrating System Thinking In Industrialised Building System (IBS) in Malaysia, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2021) 222 – 236. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Mari TS, Ng V, Gunasagaran S & Kuppusamy S., (2022). Are they ready yet: Architecture Graduates Employability Skills from Employers' Perspective. In Journal of Design and Built Environment, VoL22(1), 88-96, April 2022. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Gunasagaran, S., Saw, E.S., Mari, T., Srirangam, S. and Ng, V. (2022), "Courtyard configuration to optimize shading, daylight and ventilation in a tropical terrace house using simulation", Archnet-IJAR, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ARCH-12-2021-0354. [Scopus-Indexed] (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Mari, T., Peerun, B. A., Gunasagaran. S., Ng, V. & Kuppusamy, S, (2022), Urban Farming as Sustainable Strategy to Revive Interstitials in Community Housing, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2021) 279 – 291. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Mari, T., Ong, K.R, Gunasagaran, S., & Kuppusamy, S. (2022). The Key Constraints Underlying Energy Retrofit Of The Residential Buildings In Malaysia, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, 44 – 57, (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Zeng L., Mari, T. & Gunasagaran, S. (2022) Assessing Thermal Comfort of Traditional Coral Stone Building In The Traditional Village Of Weizhou Island, China, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, November (2021) 1 - 14 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Spatial intelligence: Integration of land use to connectivity in the context of Eastern Urbanism, Journal Arch-IJAR
  • The Veranda: abstract connector of living boxes - architectural answer to social harmony, JESTEC, 2022 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Incremental housing as an alternative for low-income housing in Malaysia: The context of Kampung Sembulan, Sabah, JESTEC, Special Issue 2022 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Revisiting the courtyard as lived heritage and social space, in JESTEC, 2022 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chou, S. F., Gunasagaran, S., & Abidin, S. N. B. Z. (2021). A systematic literature review on the sustainable interior design development in Taiwan: opportunities and challenges. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Special Issue on STAAUH, 265-278. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Al-Obaidi, A. S. M., Chew, H. J., Gunasagaran, S., & Hoi, J. W. (2022, May). Investigation of PCM thermal effectiveness towards an optimised design of cooling building envelope. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2222, No. 1, p. 012005). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2021
  • Gunasagaran, S., Mari, T.S., Kuppusamy, S., Srirangam, S., and Mohamed, M. R. (2021). Learning Construction Through Model Making and Its Application in Architecture Design Studio. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 12(11), 12A11G, 1-10. http://TUENGR.COM/V12/12A11G.pdf DOI: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2021.217 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Srirangam, S., Ng, V., Mari, TS., Gunasagaran, S. and Kuppusamy, S. (2021). Typologies of Design Thinking: The Constructive Perspective. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 12(13), 12A13E, 1-9. http://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2021.257 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Srirangam, S., Ng, V., Mari, TS., Gunasagaran, S. and Kuppusamy, S. (2021). Typologies of Design Thinking: The Constructive Perspective. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 12(13), 12A13E, 1-11. http://TUENGR.COM/V12/12A13E.pdf DOI: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2021.25 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mari, T., Kuppusamy, S., Srirangam, S., Gunasagaran, S., & Ang, F. L. (2021). Evaluating the Significance of Recurrent Embodied Energy in Life Cycle Embodied Energy of Residential Buildings. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 12(12), 1-11. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2019
  • Mari, T. S., Kuppusamy, S., Gunasagaran, S., Srirangam, S., & Ang, F. L. (2019, June). Natural Brise Soleil: The Effects of Vegetation Shading on Thermal Environment of Residential Buildings in Hot and Humid Tropics. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 268, No. 1, p. 012013). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Natural Brise Soleil (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Mohamed, M. R., Mohammad, M. F., Mahbub, R., Ramli, M. A., Gunasagaran, S., & Halim, S. M. A. (2019). Business Strategy of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Construction Companies in Adopting Industrialised Building System in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(9), 1127–1139.
2014
  • Sujatavani Gunasagaran and M TamilSalvi Mari (2014), Using Digital Simulation as an e-learning tool to create a dynamic learning in Architecture students, Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review vol. 2(3) 2014. 61-68
Article in Proceeding
2016
  • TS Mari, S Gunasagaran, S Kuppusamy, (2016). Development of Career Related and Teamwork Skills Using Service Learning in Undergraduate Architecture Education. In Empowering 21st Century Learners Through Holistic and Enterprising Learning, TARC 4th International Conference on Learning and Teaching (TIC2016). Kuala Lumpur: Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (pp. 194-199) ISBN: 978-967-0115-02-3 http://web3.tarc.edu.my/v1/tic2016/images/TIC%202016%20-%20Proceeding.pdf
2010
  • Ng, V. F. P., & Sujatavani, G. (2010). ‘Exhibiting’Research: The Value of Integrating Research, Field Trip and Creative Outcomes as Teaching and Learning Approaches in Architecture. Emerging Trends In Higher Education Learning And Teaching, 105-111.
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • HARVESTING THE VALUE OF WATER: OPPORTUNITIES FOR REALIZING GRAVITY WATER AND RAINWATER HARVESTING FOR LOW-INCOME GROUP (B40) OF KAMPUNG TINATA ULU, KOTA BELUD, SABAH, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (Private)
  • Empowering Engineering Female Students to Improve Retention and Progression, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2024 (International)
  • Entrepreneurship programme on Productive Youth Development (PYD) , Co-researcher, 2022 to 2023 (Private)
  • Graduate readiness: The gap between learning and employability, Co-researcher, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Typologies of design thinking: A learner centered approach, Co-researcher, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • Hafsa Imtiaz, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • SHU FEN CHOU  (Main Supervisor)
  • HAFSA IMTIAZ  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • GE ZHIGANG  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • ZENG LIQUN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • XIA FENGYU  (Main Supervisor)
COMPLETED
  • A PREDICTIVE HYBRID MODEL TO PROFILE AND EVALUATE SOFT SKILLS OF COMPUTING GRADUATES FOR EMPLOYMENT, HEMALATHA A/P RAMALINGAM  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Development of Career Related and Teamwork Skills Using Service-Learning in Undergraduate Architecture Education, The 4th TARC International Conference on Learning and Teaching, 17/10/2016 to 18/10/2016, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (International)
  • Using Digital Simulation as an e-learning tool to create a dynamic learning in architecture, 2nd Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences, 17/09/2015 to 18/09/2015, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise - (www.gcbss.org) (International)
  • Exhibiting Research: The Value of Integrating Research, Field Trip and Creative Outcomes as Teaching and Learning Approaches in Architecture, TARC International Conference on Learning and Teaching, 18/10/2010 to 19/10/2010, Tunku Abdul Rahman College (International)
OTHERS
  • Structure and Place , 2nd New Urbanism and Smart Transport- Integrated Transport and Sustainable Urbanism , International Conference Kuala Lumpur, 02/12/2013 to 03/12/2013, Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (S.P.A.D.) (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Best Paper Award by the 2nd THINK SPACE CONFERENCE 2022, STAY Real + BE Virtual, Conference, Taylor's University, 2022 (Best Paper Award)
  • Architectural Design Innovation Challenge (ArDIC 2022), FKAAB Innovation Week 2022 (InNow 2022), Competition, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM), 2022 (Silver Medal)
  • Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning (IIDEL) 2022, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2022 (Silver Medal)
  • Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning (IIDEL) 2022, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2022 (Silver Medal)
  • Best Presenter Award The 1st Think Space Conference Sustainable Tropical Architecture in Asian Urban Heritage 23 24 November 2021, Conference, Taylor's University, 2021 (Best Presentation)
  • Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning (IIDEL) 2021, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), 2021 (Bronze Medal)
  • Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning (IIDEL) 2021, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), 2021 (Silver Medal)
  • Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff (EMAS) Award Cycle 1, 2020, Conference, Taylor's University, 2020 (Silver Award Recipient for Immersive Learning)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Skills , Non research, 30/01/2019 to 31/01/2019 (University)
  • ISO 9001:2015 Awareness , Non research, 29/01/2019 to 29/01/2019 (University)
  • Revit Architecture Level 2, Non research, 06/01/2018 to 07/01/2018 (International)
  • Revit Architecture Level 1, Non research, 21/12/2017 to 22/12/2017 (International)
  • Future Thinkers- SABD Design Forum 2017, Research, 27/04/2017 to 27/04/2017