Contact Info

Email: mha15@fayoum.edu.eg

Faculty of Tourism and Hotels

Academic Info

PhD

2020

Tourist Guidance

Heritage Management

No.Year of Experience :

10

Research Skills

Research Interests:

These themes align closely with My publications and teaching:- Sustainable and Regenerative TourismIncluding crisis management, over-tourism, eco-tourism, and destination resilience (e.g., articles on Petra/Karnak, regenerative tourism models).- Cultural Heritage Management and EthicsCovering both tangible and intangible heritage, community engagement, and interpretive planning, particularly in the Arab world and Japan.- Digital Innovation in Tourism and HeritageFocused on digital competencies for tour guides, the role of multimedia in interpretation, and smart tourism tools in site management.- Tourism Law and GovernanceResearching the intersection of environmental law and tourism ethics.- Women’s Empowerment and Community Development through Tourism- Archaeological Heritage and National IdentityParticularly comparative research on how heritage shapes identity in contexts like Egypt, the UAE, and the UK.

Experiences

Consulting Experiences

I can offer consultancy in the following areas:- Heritage Site Management and Conservation PlanningLeveraging my PhD thesis on Tuna El-Gebel and extensive fieldwork experience, I can provide expert guidance on site interpretation, management plans, and conservation strategies.- Tourism Strategy and DevelopmentMy practical leadership of the tourism company at Fayoum University and involvement in over-tourism research (e.g., the Petra and Karnak case studies) make me suited for consulting on sustainable tourism strategies and regional development plans.- Quality Assurance and Academic AccreditationWith my role in securing NAQAAE accreditation and preparing institutional development plans, I can support tourism and heritage institutions in meeting national and international education standards.- Museum and Exhibition PlanningGiven my museum research (e.g., on coffins, stelae, and unpublished artifacts) and teaching in museology, I can consult on museum design, artifact display strategies, and educational programming.- Capacity Building and Tour Guide TrainingMy specialization in digital competencies and training programs for tour guides offers opportunities to assist ministries and NGOs in professional development schemes for tourism staff.

Collaborations with Government or Industry

Participation in Community Projects

- Cultural Awareness and Heritage Preservation ProgramsDirector of the Cultural Awareness and Heritage Team, Fayoum University (2022–2023): Led initiatives to promote awareness of Egyptian heritage among students and the local community through workshops, exhibitions, and outreach activities.- Community-Engaged Research ProjectsParticipated in the Egyptian-Japanese Excavation Mission at Meidum (Fully Funded by JSPS and Komazawa University): Focused on archaeological fieldwork with strong community ties, aiming to preserve and interpret heritage sites for local and academic audiences.- Youth Capacity Building InitiativesConducted workshops on ecotourism development and cultural preservation in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), helping local youth understand the importance of sustainable tourism and heritage conservation.- Tourism and Environmental Awareness CampaignsAs Director of the Tourism Company at Fayoum University (2020–2021), organized community tours and educational field visits promoting local Egyptian heritage sites, eco-tourism values, and environmental conservation strategies.- Engagement in Sustainable Development EducationOrganizer and speaker at local and regional scientific events (e.g., Technology and Identity Preservation Forum in Sharjah, UAE, 2024) advocating the role of heritage in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Recognitions from Local or International Entities

- Academic Excellence AwardsCertificates of Honor for Academic Excellence from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University (2010, 2011, 2016).- International Research and Development AwardsGrant for Doctoral Research in Japan from the Egyptian Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector (2019).Civil Society Scholar Award (CSSA) from the Open Society Foundations (2019).- Professional and Scientific ContributionsCertificate of Appreciation from Komazawa University for delivering a keynote lecture on Cultural Heritage Management (2019).Letter of Thanks from the Fayoum University Council for contributions to strategic resource development plans (2021).- Community Service and Ecotourism DevelopmentCertificates from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for significant contributions to Ecotourism Development Programs (2016, 2017).- Awards for International Scientific PublicationsRecognized by Fayoum University (2017, 2020) for excellence in international research publishing.- Event Organization and Academic LeadershipAwarded for organizing major international academic conferences (e.g., partnership with the University of Salento, Italy, and EgyptAir collaborations for conferences in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022).

Participation in Consultaions and sharing Experiences works

How could I particpate?

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