Dina Elmazzahi is an architect and urban researcher; her research interest lies in addressing the diverse practices of heritage preservation and development. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Architecture at Alexandria university. Afterwards, she received a double degree of M.Sc. in Urban heritage, Brandenburg Technical University and Alexandria University. She has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and participated in heritage promotion activities. Furthermore, she participated in the "Architectural Guide Alexandria" project, managed by DOM publishers. Her work experience at Shaboury museums consultancy extended from interpreting museum content to preparing detailed drawings and deliverable documents. Furthermore, she joined projects with different heritage contexts and urban challenges, such as the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Al-Nouri complex in Mosul and the adaptive reuse and community engagement project around Takiyyat al-Gulshani in Historic Cairo. Lastly, she recently joined TICCIH as a member.