Prof. Shahira Assem

Professor Shahira Assem Abdel-Razek is an academic, researcher, and higher education leader with extensive experience in architectural engineering, sustainable development, environmental management, research, innovation, and international cooperation.

Her postgraduate academic background reflects a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development. Her Master’s and PhD research focused on the integration of architecture, urban development, the environment, and public health, establishing a strong foundation for her continuing work at the intersection of the built environment, environmental sustainability, and human wellbeing.

Professor Shahira currently serves as the Coordinator of International Programmes at Delta University for Science and Technology, Egypt, where she plays a leading role in developing international academic partnerships, transnational education, dual-degree programmes, and international research and capacity-building initiatives.

She has extensive experience in international projects related to environmental sustainability and worked for several years on international projects associated with the Egyptian Ministry of Environmental Affairs. She also served as a Social and Environmental Advisor to the Ministry of State for Urban Renewal and Informal Settlements, contributing her expertise to sustainable urban development and the integration of social and environmental considerations into urban development and informal settlement upgrading.

Her research interests include sustainable urban development, architecture and urban design, environmental sustainability, public health and the built environment, informal settlements, social and environmental impact, innovation in higher education, walkability and urban prosperity, and the integration of research and innovation into sustainable development.

Professor Shahira is actively involved in international research and capacity-building initiatives, including Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe projects, and has significant experience in building international partnerships and strengthening the role of universities in addressing societal challenges. As a Board Member of the Board of Trustees of the Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum, she contributes her multidisciplinary academic and professional expertise to advancing sustainable development, environmental responsibility, research, innovation, and the achievement of national and global sustainability goals.