158 — IUSD Lab Workshop “Scenarios for Post-War Reconstruction in Aleppo” Documentation Independent Researcher
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Elke Knöss (Germany) Independent / Peanutz Architekten Elke is an architect and worked on a variety of projects; housing, design of public space, in rural and urban contexts. She also engages in museum and exhibition design, e.g. „Space, Time, Dignity, Rights, Improving Palestinian Refugee Camps“ for the BMZ, UniversityStuttgart, UNRWA.
Muniru Nyei (Liberia) University of Stuttgart, M.Sc. MIP Candidate Muniru completed his Master’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Bologna in 2015. He is currently a M.Sc. candidate in the MIP program in Stuttgart
Research focus: spatial design with the focus on how to communicate urban concepts, archives ,and cultural memory.
email: Muniru.nyei@gmail.com
Research focus: Masonry structures.
Khaled Elmansi (Egypt) Architect, M.Sc. IUSD candidate Khaled worked as an architect for different offices with international and national scopes. He is teaching visual and conceptual design at the German University in Cairo. His strong interest is in the development of emergency architecture and urbanism. email: khalidmansy@hotmail.com
email: knoess@peanutz-architekten.de
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Rowa Elzain (Sudan/Oman) Architect, M.Sc. IUSD candidate During her bachelor degree in Urban Planning and Architecture, Rowa participated in workshops and internships in the field of architecture, design, marketing, robotics, landscape, and Urban design. This was followed by professional experience in sustainable zero energy housing design, construction and operation. In addition, she designs for building renovation and reuse with local contractors. email: elzainruaa@yahoo.com
Bassel AlHaffar (Syria) Architect, M.Sc. IUSD candidate Bassel obtained his Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Arab International University in June 2013. In his professional career, he has participated in urban design, sustainable housing, and heritage conservation workshops, which have exposed him to new design issues and approaches. He was a volunteer at JCI-Egypt, Syrian Researchers Initiative. email: basselalhaffar@gmail.com
Sundus Sherif (Egypt) Architect, M.Sc. IUSD candidate Sundus was trained as an architect and has worked on various projects as part of an architecture office in Cairo. She has also worked on an upgrading project of the Al Assal informal settlement in Cairo. She then joined the German University in Cairo for 2 years as a teaching assistant. Sundus has also joined a number of international competitions and workshops. Her previous and current research interests include architecture and urban issues with a focus on Egypt. email: sundussherif@gmail.com