A.Z. (Ahmad Zuhdi) Allam, MA

My PhD research is a historical study on architectural conservation in Post-Independence Indonesia. Other than to document significant architectural conservation projects and efforts in the country, this research also aims to understand architectural conservation there from the nation-building perspective.

My interest and educational background in architecture, heritage, and museum studies have led me to participate in various projects in architecture, cultural resource management, museums, and urban design.

I graduated from the Architecture Program at Institut Teknologi Bandung (2011, Bachelor's) and the Archaeology Department at Universitas Indonesia (2018, Master's). I am a member of the Indonesian Architect Association/IAI (since 2014), the Indonesian Heritage Trust (since 2016), the Indonesian Archaeologist Association/IAAI (since 2019), the Indonesian Architectural Historian Association/LSAI (since 2024), and ICOMOS Indonesia (since 2025),

Before studying for a Ph.D. at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, I worked as a research and academic assistant at the School of Architecture, Planning, and Policy Development, Institut Teknologi Bandung (2019-2021), a freelance architect and heritage expert for Indonesian-wide projects (2013-2023), and junior architect in Plasis Mitra Asia (2011-2013).

My research publications can be seen at ResearchGate.