Mohamed Abouelhassan Ali

International urban planning and development expert with over 15 years of experience spanning academic research, policy development, and applied consultancy across Egypt, Europe, and the MENA region. Holds a Ph.D. in Regional Policy and Innovation from the University of Pécs, Hungary (EU), and a Diploma from the University of Vienna. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, Cairo University. Author of 10+ peer-reviewed publications indexed in WoS and Scopus with 150+ citations. Resident of Egypt's New Capital, bringing firsthand insight into one of the world's most ambitious smart city projects. Expertise spans smart cities governance, detailed planning, regional innovation systems, strategic urban planning, and blue/regional economics.