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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
THIRD-PARTY FUNDING
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Ahmed Osama Abdelhamid Bakry

Ahmed Osama Abdelhamid Bakry

Postdoctoral Researcher in Urban & Regional Planning, Governance, and Spatial Development
Heidelberg

Summary

A dedicated and innovative researcher & lecturer with a PhD in Regional Governance from the University of Heidelberg and over 14 years of combined practical and academic teaching and research experience. Expertise spans Sustainable Urban Development, Regional Governance, EU Territorial Cohesion Policies, Spatial Planning, Cross-border Studies, and Climate Resilience. Proven track record in securing third-party funding, publishing high-impact research, and teaching at the university level. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Seeking a postdoctoral position to further contribute to cutting-edge research in urban and regional systems.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Assistant Professor (Civil Job)

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering, Urban Design & Planning Department
10.2024 - Current
  • Teaching: Urban Design, Sustainable Architecture, Regional Development, Housing Affordability, Informality Upgrading, Public Spaces, and Research Methodology.
  • Developing teaching strategies.
  • Cooperating with stakeholders and policymakers in guiding urban development and urban governance.
  • Developed and delivered innovative urban design and spatial planning curricula, enhancing student engagement and promoting critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design community-oriented projects, fostering partnerships and addressing local urban challenges.
  • Organized workshops and seminars, facilitating knowledge exchange and enhancing professional networking opportunities for students and faculty.
  • Engaged in community outreach programs, promoting awareness of sustainable practices and strengthening university-community relations.

Postdoc Researcher & Lecturer

University of Kassel, Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Landscape Planning, Institute for Urban Development, Department of Economics of Urban and Regional Planning
09.2023 - 08.2025

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  • Managing DFG & Fritz Thyssen Foundation research project proposals; co-managing the department.
  • Researching in the field of territorial integration and cross-border governance.
  • Supervising Master's/PhD students; developing internationalisation strategy.
  • Teaching: Sustainable Urban Development, Governance, Spatial Planning, Policy Analysis, Metropolitan Functions, Urban Regeneration, Circular Economy, SDGs, Cross-border Studies.
  • Publishing scientific papers in Q1 Journals.
  • Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
  • Designed and delivered advanced curriculum in urban planning, enhancing student engagement and understanding of complex concepts.
  • Led interdisciplinary research projects, collaborating with faculty to investigate sustainable urban development strategies and policy impacts.
  • Facilitated workshops and seminars, promoting knowledge exchange among students and professionals in urban economics and planning.
  • Mentored graduate students in research methodologies, fostering academic growth and improving research output quality within the department.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
  • Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.

Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering, Urban Design & Planning Department
10.2015 - 03.2019
  • Teaching: Environmental Architecture and Sustainable Design, Urban Design, Spatial Planning.
  • Researching public participation and informality development.
  • Collaborating with NGOs and policymakers in the city planning.
  • Assisted in developing course materials and assessments, ensuring alignment with academic standards and enhancing student learning outcomes.

Founder & Head of Urban Dept.

Square Studio Office for Consulting and Engineering Services
09.2012 - 03.2019
  • Managing 55 urban, architectural, and interior projects.
  • Developed and implemented innovative urban design strategies that enhanced community engagement and improved project outcomes.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale urban planning projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Established and maintained relationships with clients.
  • Spearheaded the integration of sustainable practices in urban design, resulting in environmentally friendly project outcomes.

Education

PhD - Spatial Planning & Regional Governance

University of Heidelberg, Combined Faculty of Mathematics, Engineering And Natural Sciences, Institute of Geography
Germany
07.2023

Master of Science - Integrated Urbanism & Sustainable Design (IUSD)

University of Stuttgart, Faculty of Architecture & Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering
Germany & Egypt
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering
Egypt
04.2001 -

High School - undefined

El-Sabahaen Language School
Cairo, Egypt
07.2007

Skills

Research Methods: Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis, network analysis, policy analysis, actor analysis, QCA, content analysis, mapping, comparative Analysis

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

Nominated, Rinus Penninx Best Paper Award (2022) 

IMISCOE Research Network, Shortlisted, RGS-IBG Shorts (2021)  

Royal Geographical Society, 3rd Prize, Jacques Rougerie Foundation International Architecture Competition (2017)

Academic Excellence Award – Ain Shams University (2012)

THIRD-PARTY FUNDING

  • PhD Scholarship (DAAD, Germany & MHESR, Egypt): €124,000 (53 months)
  • Master Scholarship (DAAD, Germany & MHESR, Egypt): €17,800 (24 months)
  • Additional Research Grants: ~€8,100

Software

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

UCI Net

AutoCAD

SPSS

ArcGIS

Timeline

Assistant Professor (Civil Job)

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering, Urban Design & Planning Department
10.2024 - Current

Postdoc Researcher & Lecturer

University of Kassel, Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Landscape Planning, Institute for Urban Development, Department of Economics of Urban and Regional Planning
09.2023 - 08.2025

Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering, Urban Design & Planning Department
10.2015 - 03.2019

Founder & Head of Urban Dept.

Square Studio Office for Consulting and Engineering Services
09.2012 - 03.2019

Master of Science - Integrated Urbanism & Sustainable Design (IUSD)

University of Stuttgart, Faculty of Architecture & Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering
04.2001 -

High School - undefined

El-Sabahaen Language School

PhD - Spatial Planning & Regional Governance

University of Heidelberg, Combined Faculty of Mathematics, Engineering And Natural Sciences, Institute of Geography
Ahmed Osama Abdelhamid BakryPostdoctoral Researcher in Urban & Regional Planning, Governance, and Spatial Development