Rate My Professor Wai Wah Low

Dr. Wai Wah Low serves as Head of the Department of Built Environment and Chair of Learning and Teaching in the Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences at Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak Campus. She joined Curtin Malaysia in 2015 and has progressed to lead the department, overseeing programs such as the Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management, which received accreditation from the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) in recognition of its rigorous curriculum and industry relevance. In this role, she organizes guest lectures, industry site visits to projects like Greenville Phase 8 and SoHo at Miri Times Square, and student competitions to enhance practical skills and industry readiness. Additionally, she contributes as an External Associate Supervisor in Global Curtin at the main Curtin University campus. Her leadership emphasizes sustainability, digital innovation, and addressing Sarawak's infrastructure challenges through education and partnerships.

Dr. Low's research specializations center on risk management in construction and infrastructure projects, particularly those on soft soils, alongside green building practices, sustainable supply chains, and material recycling in the Malaysian context. Her work explores barriers to green initiatives, BIM applications for high-rise projects, and sustainable rural housing frameworks. Key publications include 'Application of building information modelling (BIM) technology in risk management of high-rise building (HRB) projects in Malaysia' (2025), 'Feasibility of recycling silicomanganese slag as a cementitious material' (2023), 'Barriers of green supply chain management implementation in Malaysian construction industry' (2023), 'Sustainable Rural Housing Development in Sarawak: A Preliminary Conceptual Framework' (2022), 'Civil Engineering Student Performance Observation During COVID-19 Pandemic Period' (2022), 'Impacts of online learning resources on learning experience of civil engineering students' (2022), 'Impact of performance and barriers towards Industrial Revolution 4.0 implementation in Malaysian construction projects' (2022), 'Barriers for green building implementation in Malaysian construction industry' (2021), and 'External time-influencing risk factors in infrastructure soft soils projects' (2020). These contributions influence industry practices by promoting risk mitigation, environmental sustainability, and educational advancements in civil engineering and built environment fields.