Aya Nassar

Aya Nassar is a distinguished academic specializing in Social, Cultural, and Historical Geography. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical research, focusing on memory, space, and storytelling in urban contexts. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and organized academic events, including the Geography and Middle East Seminar Series (2020–2021). Her research explores geopoetics, urban crises, and cultural narratives in cities like Cairo.

Recent activities include invited talks on topics such as 'Geopoetics of Dust' (July 2021) and 'Elements of Border and Infrastructure' (November 2021). Nassar’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing urban sustainability and cultural preservation. She serves as a guest editor for journals like Égypte/Monde arabe/CEDEJ and has reviewed key texts on urban space and housing crises. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates spatial analysis with critical theory, offering innovative perspectives on cultural and historical geographies.