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Joumana Stephan, PhD, is an accomplished academic and urban planning professional currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - USEK since September 2022. As a Senior Urban Planner and Team Leader at Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department since May 2022, Joumana also co-founded SURGE. in December 2021, where research initiatives are conducted. Previous experience includes consultancy with ECODIT and roles such as Architect and Urban Planner at ECO Engineering & Contracting Office. Joumana holds two PhDs from Université Paris-Saclay and Lebanese University, focusing on City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning, and Architecture and Landscape, respectively, alongside various degrees in engineering and architecture. Notable projects include leadership roles in several EU-funded initiatives aimed at sustainable urban development and community projects across the Mediterranean region.