Muhammad Faishal Bin Ibrahim

Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Bin Ibrahim is an Associate Professor of Real Estate at the NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. His academic appointment began in January 2010 and he remains active in teaching, research, and industry engagement.

Education & Professional Background: While specific degree details are not explicitly stated, his PhD thesis on retail real estate and transportation (published as a book in 2003) indicates advanced academic credentials. He has held continuous tenure at NUS and collaborated internationally with institutions like Cardiff University and the University of Western Sydney.

Research Interests:

• Behavioral Studies: Focuses on consumer decision-making in retail environments, including shopping center choice modeling, male shopping behavior, and entertainment's role in retail experiences.
• Real Estate Investment: Specializes in Shariah-compliant real estate in GCC countries, securitized real estate markets, and property valuation practices.
• Urban Policy: Explores public housing upgrades (Singapore's MUP policy), transportation impacts on retail, and suburban development dynamics.

Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes student-centered learning, integrating research into curricula. His innovative methods include field visits and collaborative projects. Students praise his approachability, creativity, and ability to foster ethical values and critical thinking.

Awards & Recognition:

• Three Best Paper Awards from the American Real Estate Society (ARES) for research on retail behavior, transportation, and brand personality.
• Guest Editor of the Journal of Property Investment & Finance (2007 Retail Property Special Issue).
• Recipient of research grants and invitations to speak at international conferences (e.g., Islamic Real Estate, AREUEA).

Key Contributions: Authored influential books like Shopping Choices with Public Transport Options (2003), which bridges transportation planning and retail studies. His work on Shariah-compliant real estate fills critical gaps in Islamic finance literature. Collaborations with institutions like the Housing Development Board (HDB) and Islamic financing experts demonstrate impactful applied research.