Education
1994-2008
Ph.D; Ms.C.; Bs.C.
Helwan University
I obtained my BS. C from the Dep. of Clothing and Textiles, Faculty of Home Economics, Helwan University in 1998. I obtained my Ms.C from the same in 2002. I studied towards my Ph. D at the University of Southampton as well as the University of Reading, UK under a joint supervision scheme with Helwan University, Egypt. I then obtained my Ph. D. in 2008
2005-2007
Ph.D.
The University of Reading, UK
The University of Southampton, UK
I studied as an ad-hoc student towards my Ph. D. at the Dep. of Philosophy as well as the Dep. of Fine Arts at the University of Reading 2005-2007. My study was under a "Joint Supervision Scheme" between Helwan University, Egypt and The Reading University, UK. Under the same scheme, I also was a Ph. D. researcher at the Center for Contemporary Art Research, Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, UK for 6 months from April to September 2005.
2011-2023
International License in Training and HRD (CT)
The International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT)
IBCT is a well internationally recognized organization in licensing and credentialing trainers, training specialists, training centers, and human resources development specialists. In Jan. 2011, I was licensed as an Internationally Certified Trainer and Human Resources Development Consultant CT/HRDC. I am highly specialized in training needs assessment and training design, development, and evaluation. The obtained license is renewable every 3 years under a specific process of recertification.
2010-Current
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
The GCDF license, obtained from the NCDA, prepares Global Career Development Facilitators to help people identifying their potential careers and seek the proper education and preparation for such careers.
2009-2010
Professional Certificate in Management
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
A Professional Certificate in Management, obtained from The School of Continuing Education at The American University in Cairo, covers all essential topics in management including, but not limited to, project management, managerial finance, corporate culture, and quality management.
1997-1999
Diplima in Translation
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
A Diploma in Professional Translation,obtained from The School of Continuing Education at The American University in Cairo, covers in-depth all skills needed to translate between English and Arabic, including, but not limited to, simultaneous translation, consecutive translation, and written translation.