Huda Akef

Huda Akef is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at the University of Connecticut. She holds a B.S. in Electronics Engineering from The American University in Cairo (2010) and an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education (2016). Her research focuses on parenting practices in Middle Eastern and Egyptian cultural/religious contexts, including parental ethno-theories and parent education strategies. She served as a Teaching Instructor for HDFS2004W: Research Methods in HDFS (2021–2022) and a Teaching Assistant for HDFS2001: Diversity Issues in Human Development and Family Studies (2017–2021). Her advisory committee includes Charles Super (major advisor), Sara Harkness, and Mona Abo-Zena (UMB).

Her academic trajectory bridges engineering and family studies, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in applying developmental science to culturally specific contexts. No awards or publications are listed in the provided texts, though her roles suggest active involvement in teaching and research supervision.