Kamal Abdullah Arif

Full Name          : Dr. Kamal Abdullah Arif, Ir., M.Eng.
Email address   : kamal@unpar.ac.id

EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree:
  Bachelor in Architectural Engineering, Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), Bandung, Indonesia (1973 – 1980)
• Master Degree:
  Master of Engineering – Structural Engineering & Construction, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand (1985 – 1987)
• Doctor Degree:
  Doctor in Architecture, Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), Bandung, Indonesia (2000- 2006)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Structural Engineering & Construction, Tectonics in Architecture, Conservation of historic Building and Sites, Images in Architecture.

TAUGHT COURSES

1. Wide Span Building Structures and Construction 
2. High Rise Building Structures and Construction
3. Integration of Building Systems 
4. Construction Management
5. Architectural Design Studio 6
6. Architectural Research Studies For Bachelor Degree
7. Final Architectural Design Studio
8. Housing Construction Technology
9. Building Maintenance
10. Techno-Economic Aspects In Architecture
11. Master Thesis in Architecture
12. Co-Promoter – Architectural Dissertation

RECENT ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
International Journal (all publications)

1. Mulia, Yuyus & Hardiman, Gagoek & Arif, Kamal. (2018). “The Relation between Thermal Performance and Architecture Design Aspects in Lowland Warm Humid Tropics Ward”. International Journal of Engineering and Technology. 10. 1181-1190. 10.21817/ijet/2018/v10i4/181004061.
2. Arif, Kamal. A. (2010). “Various Images of Banda Aceh, Interpretation of its History, Collective Memory and Architectural Archetypes”, Proceeding Conference on Technology & Sustainability in the Built Environment, King Saud Univ College of Arch & Planning, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
3. (2007). “People-driven Reconstruction and Rehabilitation in Aceh” by: J. Duyne Barenstein, Methodius Kusumahadi and Kamal Arif. Evaluation No. 1458-Z1150-0610, MISEREOR. Aachen.
4. Arif, Kamal. A. (2001) “Contribution of Heritage Conservation to Urban Revitalization in Banda Aceh”,  in Proceeding International Seminar on Urbanization in the Information Age : New Perspectives on the Transformation of Fast Growing Cities in the Pacific Rim, UI-The Univ. of Melbourne, August 22-23, 2001
5. Arif, Kamal. A. (1993). “Design of Single Family and Multi-Storey Residential Houses”, in Seminar Proceeding of Urban Housing in Developing Countries, Dept. of Construction Management LCHS, Lund, Sweden.

National Journal (all publications)

1. Fransiska Paramarini W. S.; Kamal A. Arif. 2019. “Wadasan as An Architectural Element in Gua Sunyaragi Water Park, Cirebon”. Riset Arsitektur (RISA). Vol. 3 No.1 (2019).
2. Maurina, A, Budianastas, Michellina S, B Sudira, Jesslyn Priscilla, Kamal A. Arif, Adhijoso T. 2015. “Aplikasi Rancangan Dan Pengujian Kuat Tekan Bambu Bilah Ikat Sebagai Elemen Struktural”. Research Report – engineering Science. Vol 2 (2015)
3. Yenny Gunawan, Kamal A. Arif. 2015. “Budaya Tektonika Bugis di Kabupaten Bone”. Research Report – Engineering Science. Vol 1 (2015).
4. Caecilia S. Wijayaputri, Kamal A. Arif, Sandi A. Siregar. 2014. “Konsep Gagasan Adaptasi Kota Sabang Sebagai Lingkungan Binaan”. Research Report – Engineerig Science. Vol. 1 (2014)

International Seminar (2015 – 2020)

1. 2015: Steering Committee, Parahyangan Bamboo Nation 2, International Construction Workshop and Conference, Architecture Department, UNPAR

National Seminar (2015 – 2020)

1. 2019: “Gampong Development for People’s Economy Empowerment”, Seminar & Focus Group Discussion, Meulaboh – Aceh, August 2019
2. 2019: Seminar of “Cattle Fattening and Marketing in Aceh”, and Workshop on “Making Pedestrian Paths in Mangrove Forests”, Langsa – Aceh, April 2019
3. 2018: “Disaster Mitigation, Pageu Gampong”, Seminar & Workshop, Banda Aceh & Pidie Jaya, December 2018.
4. 2018: “Beudoh Gampong (Village Development)”, Seminar, Banda Aceh, August 2018
5. 2015: “Reviving the Nobleness of The Rumoh Aceh Tectonics Culture”, Paper Seminar and Workshop “Inventory and Documentation of Traditional Ethnic House Architecture in Aceh”, Department of Culture and Tourism of ACEH province, in Banda Aceh, 5-6 May 2015

RECENT COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES (2015-2020)

1. 2017: Chair of the Architecture Study Program Team UNPAR-STTC collaboration  on the documentation of the Architectural Cultural Heritage in the Siti Hinggil Palace Kasepuhan and Kanoman, Cirebon
2. 2018: Chair of the Community Service Team of UNPAR-STTC Architecture Study Program collaboration in the documentation of the Architectural Cultural Heritage at the Kacirebonan Palace
3. 2018: Steering Committee, Disaster Mitigation Workshop “Construction of a Bamboo Shelter” at Pidie Jaya, Aceh. December 2018.
4. 2019: Chair of the Architecture Study Program Team UNPAR-STTC Collaboration in the documentation of the Architectural Cultural Heritage in Bale Witana and Rumah Buyut Trusmi, Cirebon.

RECEIVED RESEARCH GRANT OR FUNDING

1. 2007-2009: PIC-4 UNPAR A3 PHK Team (Competition Grant Program), “Energy Efficient Flats”, Information Center Preparation, Socialization & Policy Studies, National Seminar & Video Conference Procurement.
2. 2012-2013: Steering Committee, UNPAR-UM Collaborative Arch Studio, Measured Drawing workshop, in Kedah – Malaysia.
3. 2019: Steering Committee, UNPAR-UTHM Collaborative Arch Studio, Urban Design workshop, in Johor, Muar, and Melaka – Malaysia.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING/MEMBERSHIPS

1. IAI (Indonesian Institute Of Architect), Professional Member
2. IAAU – UNPAR Architecture Alumni Association, Member
3. AITAA (Asian Institute Of Technology Alumni Association), Member
4. Bandung Heritage Society, Member
5. MAA (Majelis Adat Aceh), Aceh Customary Council, West Java Chapter, Chairman
6. YAYASAN KAMABA (Aceh Bandung Community Foundation), Chairman

STRUCTURAL POSITION AT THE PARAHYANGAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

1. Chair of the 2010-2015 Technology and Management Science Group, UNPAR Architecture Study Program
2. Chair of the 2018 UNPAR Architecture Study Program Curriculum Team