Heba is an accomplished urban planner, and researcher, holding a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Alexandria University and a master’s degree in Urban Development from the Technical University of Berlin. She has collaborated on numerous urban development and research projects with both regional and international organizations, including UN-Habitat, UNHCR, Ecumene Studio, and the Charter Cities Institute.
Her research interests are centered on human settlements, culture, new cities, community, and urban development, with a particular emphasis on African cities. This focus has enabled her to conduct extensive work and research across the continent, including in Cairo, Tunis, Lusaka, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar. Follow her on Twitter @hebaelhanafi
