Laila Hussein Moustafa

Laila Hussein Moustafa is an Adjunct Associate Professor and Middle East & North African Studies Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's University Library. She holds multiple associate professor affiliations across interdisciplinary centers including the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Center for African Studies, Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, and Center for Global Studies.

• MA, History of Near Eastern Studies - New York University
• MLS - Long Island University

Research Interests:
Specializes in cultural heritage preservation, data management, and digital humanities with a focus on the Middle East and Africa. Her work addresses archival challenges during conflicts, decolonizing knowledge systems, and interdisciplinary education.

Publication Trends:
10+ years of research on heritage protection in conflict zones, disaster planning for archives, and digital education. Key themes include WWII parallels, Islamic studies, and oral history preservation.

Honors:

• ORCID identifier (0000-0002-3999-4343)
• Multiple PlumX Metrics (citations, media mentions)