Suzy Joseph Ramez Ameen

Suzy Joseph Ramez Ameen is a Doctoral Researcher in the Doctoral Programme in Gender, Culture, and Society at the University of Helsinki. She has held academic roles such as an Instructor of Design Theory at the German University in Cairo (2010–2013) and is a recipient of the SKY Doctoral Fund (2018–2021).

• MA in Gender Studies, SOAS, University of London (2013–2014)
• MSc in Film Studies, University of Edinburgh (2006–2007)
• BA in English Language and Literature, Cairo University (2001–2005)
• Semester in Documentary Filmmaking, New York Film Academy, Los Angeles (2014–2015)

Her research focuses on Gender Studies, Postcolonial Feminism, and Decoloniality, particularly examining the intersection of sexual harassment, women's bodily autonomy, and political dynamics in post-revolution Egypt. She integrates feminist ethnography and film studies to analyze cultural and societal contestations.

Her scholarly work, including her MA thesis Sexual Harassment in Egypt: A Contested Epidemic, reflects trends in gendered violence, feminist theory, and counter-cinematic practices. She has presented at international conferences like the World Gender Conference in Barcelona and organized events such as the Gender Studies Conference 2019: On Violence.

• Recipient of the SKY Doctoral Fund (2018–2021)

She actively participates in academic networks, including the Gender Studies PhD seminar and SKY MEET doctoral programme, and has conducted research visits at institutions like Free University of Berlin and Stellenbosch University.