Dean Prof. Amr Shaat welcomed Dr. Maartje van eerd and Dr. Alonso Ayala in presence of Prof. Marwa Khalifa- Vice- dean for postgraduate studies, Prof. Germen Elgohary-Head of Urban Design and Planning Department, Prof.Abeer El shater -Professor of Urban design and planning Department , Prof. Noha Gamal Said - International Collaboration Coordintor, and the Erasmus project coordinators Prof. Samy Afifi and Dr. Hebatullah Ghalib.

The IHS experts gave an introductory session to UPD department academic staff on current and future research interests open for international collaboration.