محمد هشام

السيرة الذاتية

محمد هشام

محمد هشام

M.Sc. in Urban Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University. (2015)
 
B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, Cairo University. (2009)
 
Additional Training / Certifications:
Training course "Program Self-Evaluation: Faculties and Institutes of Higher Education". (17:19-7-2023)
Training course " Teaching Strategies and Effective Learning: Faculties and Institutes of Higher Education ". (8:9-7-2023)
Training course " Program/Course Specifications and Assessment of ILOs: Faculties and Institutes of Higher Education ". (24:26-6-2023)
Workshop “New Urban Development and Upgrading Methodology” within the framework of the "Participatory City-Wide Urban Upgrading in Egypt" project (UN-HABITAT) (31-10-2022)
Training course "Strategic Planning for Higher Education Colleges and Institutes". (26:27-1-2019)
Professional Experience
16 Years
Professional Affiliations
Membership of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate.
Membership of the Federation of Arab Engineers.
Saudi Council of Engineers Membership.
Expert in Urban Studies at the General Organization for Physical Planning, Ministry of Housing,
Utilities and Urban Communities.
Core Skills
Spatial planning
GIS & mapping
Data Analysis
Community engagement & public participation
Sustainability & resilience planning
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Scientific Research
Communication & presentation
Computer Skills
GIS
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Ms. Office
 
KEY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
  • Shatt Al Arab, Basra, IRAQ; Senior Project Urban Planner, strategic urban development initiative focused on sustainable growth along the Shatt Al-Arab River. It includes detailed plans for residential, industrial, informal, and tourist areas, aiming to improve infrastructure, integrate informal settlements, boost industry, and promote tourism while preserving the region's cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Guide to Classification of Development; Senior Urban Planner, developed a guide for classifying urban development areas and policies in collaboration with UN-HABITAT.
  • Al Madinah City Resilience Report: Freelancer Urban planning expert, worked with Al Madinah Regional Development Authority on a report to improve the city's resilience.
  • Industrial Land Plans: Director of Urban Planning, prepared five industrial land division plans for Tarboul Industrial City in Giza Governorate.
  • North Upper Egypt Strategic Plan: Senior Urban Planner, upgraded the strategic development plan for North Upper Egypt (Fayoum, Beni Suef, Minya) regions.
Jeddah City Identity Study: Urban Designer and Planner, conducted planning and architectural studies to define the urban identity of Jeddah in collaboration with Jeddah Municipality.
 
 
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Year
Position
Company
Country
11-2017: Till now
Assistant Lecturer
Valley Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology
Egypt
10-2024: Till now
Senior Project Urban Planner
Khatib & Alami
Egypt
6-2023: 9-2024
Director of Urban Planning Department
GV Investments
Egypt
1-2024: 9-2024
Freelance urban planning expert
Al Madinah Region Development Authority, KSA
KSA
2-2023: 5-2023
Senior Urban Designer and Planner
GV Investments
Egypt
11-2016: 9-2024
Ass. Expert in Urban Studies (Part time)
General Organization for Physical Planning, Ministry of Housing
Egypt
8-2020: 1-2021
Senior Urban Planner (Part time)
Academic Center for Design & Consultation (Prof. Hammad Abdallah)
Egypt
4-2017: 7-2020
Senior Urban Planner
Dr. Faisal Engineering Consulting Office (Prof. Faisal Abdulsalam) 
Egypt
9-2012: 10-2016
Urban Designer and Planner
Dr. Ahmed Farid Mostafa Office Consulting in (Architect, Planning and Engineering)
Jeddah, KSA
12-2010: 8-2012
Urban Designer
The National Organization for Urban Harmony
Egypt
8-2010: 11-2010
Urban Planner
Saleh & Hegab Integrated Engineering Economical Consultancy
Egypt
6-2010: 8-2010
Urban Planner
Urban Research Consulting Center, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, C.U.
Egypt
8-2009: 5-2010
Urban Designer and Planner
Urban Consultants Group (Prof. Alaa Eldeen Yassin)
Egypt
DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching experience
 
11-2017: Till now            Assistant Lecturer at Valley Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Architecture Department
Participation in teaching many subjects (Regional and Urban Planning, Senior Project I, Senior Project II, Concepts of Urban Planning, GIS, Urban Design and Landscape, Housing, Architectural Design VI, Architectural Theories II, Architectural Training, Seminar).
Professional experience
 
10-2024: Till now
Khatib & Alami
Senior Project Urban Planner
K&A is proud to be one of the oldest companies in this region for their experience in Architecture, Planning & Infrastructure Development. It is a Consolidated Engineering Company with staff and offices located all over the Gulf and other Countries.
I lead and manage urban development projects, ensuring they are sustainable, functional, and compliant with regulations. My role involves coordinating with stakeholders, overseeing design and planning processes, and promoting community engagement while addressing environmental and social impacts.
6-2023: 9-2024
GV Investments
Director of Urban Planning Department
A real estate development company with a new vision for development and innovation in a variety of sectors.
I manage a team as my subordinates and have 15 years of experience
1-2024: 9-2024
Al Madinah Region Development Authority
Freelance urban planning expert
Al Madinah Region Development Authority.
I'm focusing on key chapters on hazards, exposure, risks, and urban governance in resilience building. I'm working on both the English and Arabic editions.
2-2023: 5-2023
GV Investments
Senior Urban Planner
A real estate development company with a new vision for development and innovation in a variety of sectors.
Coordinate across disciplines and help lead a team to develop proposed plans and track their implementation.
11-2022: 12-2022
Al Madinah Region Development Authority
Freelance urban planner
Al Madinah Region Development Authority.
I'm focusing on key chapters on urban Planning.
11-2016: 9-2024
General Organization for Physical Planning, Ministry of Housing
Expert in Urban Studies (Part time)
General Organization for Physical Planning.
I'm planning many cities and villages at various levels.
8-2020: 1-2021
Academic Center for Design & Consultation (Prof. Hammad Abdallah)
Senior Urban Planner (Part time)
It's an engineering experience house. It includes several engineering specialties.
The first draft of El-Alamein Airport Smart City Strategic Plan.
4-2017: 7-2020
Dr. Faisal Engineering Consulting Office (Prof. Faisal Abdulsalam) 
Senior Urban Planner
University professor's office specializes in planning studies at all levels.
Participation in a wide range of projects at the regional and local level.
9-2012: 10-2016
Dr. Ahmed Farid Mostafa Office Consulting in (Architect, Planning and Engineering)
Urban Designer and Planner
One of the oldest engineering consultancies in Saudi Arabia. It includes several engineering specialties. Participation in a wide range of urban design and planning projects.
12-2010: 8-2012
The National Organization for Urban Harmony
Urban Designer
The Authority aims to achieve aesthetic values ​​for the external appearance of buildings, urban and archaeological spaces, and the foundations of the visual fabric of cities, villages, and all urban areas of the country, including new urban communities.
Participate in urban upgrading in a number of areas.
8-2010: 11-2010
Saleh & Hegab Integrated Engineering Economical Consultancy
Urban Planner
More than 50 years of Experience, Efficiency & Devotion providing our Integrated Engineering & Economic Consultancy’s Complete Solutions.
Participation in a city Strategic Plan.
6-2010: 8-2010
Urban Research Consulting Center, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, C.U.
Urban Planner (Part time)
The main research Center of the Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning.
Participation in the primary design of the Nazlet El-Saman and Pyramids Area Strategic Plan.
8-2009: 5-2010
Urban Consultants Group (Prof. Alaa Eldeen Yassin)
Urban Designer and Planner
University professor's office specializes in planning studies at all levels.
Participation in a wide range of projects at the regional and local level.
RECENT REGIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Date from 10-2024: Till now | Shatt Al Arab, Basra, IRAQ
Client: Shatt al-Arab Municipality, Basra Governorate
Role:   Senior Project Urban Planner
As a Senior Project Urban Planner, I develop urban development plans for residential, industrial, and tourism sectors, analyze current conditions, and identify gaps between approved plans and existing realities. I also prepare regional studies and propose strategic visions for sustainable urban growth, ensuring plans aligning with regulations and long-term development goals. - Develop Urban Development Plans covering residential, industrial, and tourism.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Publications
 
Guide Publishing: Guide to classification of development and urban development areas and policies to deal with them, UN-HABITAT, General Organization for Physical Planning and Urban Development Fund, 2022.
Publication of a research paper in the Housing and Building National Research Center Journal (HBRC Journal), Indexed in Scopus (Q1), published on January 23, 2025, entitled:
“A Tailored Model to Measure the Resilience of North Coastal Communities at Risk in Nile Delta”
Hisham, M. A., Bakr, S. E. Y., & Elshahed, F. M. S. E. (2025). A tailored model to measure the resilience of north coastal communities at risk in Nile Delta. HBRC Journal, 21(1), 99–126. https://doi.org/10.1080/16874048.2025.2454713
Accepting the publication of a research paper at The Second International Conference of the Faculty of Engineering - Menoufia University, held on 16-20 March 2019 in Sharm El Sheikh entitled: 
نحو رؤية لتحقيق مبدأ إستدامة المدن فى إطار الهدف 11 للتنمية المستدامة
Publication and presentation of a research paper at the Fifth Arab Housing Conference held on 11-12 December 2018 in Manama, Bahrain entitled:
مدى موائمة مؤشرات الهدف الحادى عشر لخطة التنمية المستدامة 2030 فى صياغة السياسات الوطنية المعنية بتوفير المسكن الملائم والآمن "