Naseem Ameer Ali

Associate Professor Naseem Ameer Ali serves as Director for Internationalisation at Massey University's School of Built Environment, with adjunct appointments at University of Science Malaysia and Taylors University Malaysia. A multidisciplinary construction professional with over 30 years of industry and academic experience, he previously served as President of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia.

His educational credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) - University of Reading (1986)
• Diploma of Accounting and Finance - Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (1988)
• Master of Science - University of London (1990)
• Master of Science - University of London (1992)
• Doctor of Philosophy - University of Auckland (2016)

His research focuses on Construction Law, Quantity Surveying, and Plain Language in Contracts, with notable advocacy for clear communication in construction documentation. He developed the world's first construction contract (STCC-RSP 2015) to receive the Plain Language Commission UK’s Clear English Standard accreditation.

Professional recognition includes:

• Clear English Standard accreditation for STCC-RSP 2015 construction contract

He actively contributes to industry governance as a board member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors Auckland branch and council member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law, while supervising doctoral research in construction law and management programmes.