Asma Othman

“I’ve BSc degree in Architectural Engineering and Urban Design from Alexandria University 2015 (with honors). I’m pursuing MSc degree in Urban Planning and Architectural Engineering from Alexandria University. During my study, I’ve published number of scientific papers in international conferences and journals in the topics: urban planning, urban development, human well-being and human psychology. I’ve been working as a Teaching Assistant since Feb. 2016 in the Architectural Engineering Department of two well-known institutions across the Middle East which are Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport and Alexandria University. I’ve participated in number of workshops and events promoting and contributing to the SDGs. I’ve participated in preparing the urban development and rehabilitation plans for heritage areas in Cairo and the New-Valley. 

In pursuit of my passion for leadership, entrepreneurship and sustainable development, I’ve co-founded the startup in circular economy (Plast-Eco in 2019 in Alexandria, Egypt) and filled the role of Financial Manager. Moreover, I’ve graduated from the program “”Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Youth Program”” (Youthinkgreen, 2019). I’m the founder of the project Alive and the leader of an international team (from Egypt, Ghana and USA). The project’s aim is to help in bridging the technological gap in higher education in Africa.”