German Institute for Global and Area Studies | Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

Dr. Ula Merie

Associate

Kurzer Lebenslauf

Since 05.2023: Associate at the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies
Since 2020: The Epidemic Urbanism Initiative: Regional liaison
Since 2020: The Nahrein Network, University College London: Management Committee member
2022-2023: The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII): Research Fellow
2015-2019 : PhD in Architectural Theory, Space, Cultures and Politics, Sheffield School of Architecture, University of Sheffield
2008-2010 : MSc Architecture : Urban Design and Housing Planning, Department of Architecture, University of Baghdad

Aktuelle Forschung

architectural humanities (history and theory)
architecture of home and heritage in post war cities
spatial justice
conflicted identity(s), politics, ethics and gender equality
urban environments contestation

Länder und Regionen

Iraq
Middle East

Auszeichnungen

IAICS Pioneer Awards, 2022

Dr. Ula Merie

Associate

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science | 2023

Challenges and Opportunities of the Urban Structures of Holy Cities: The Sase of old Najaf, Iraq

This paper shed light on the historic urban structure that the city of Najaf has, and the current challenges and circumstances that are facing its unique urban centre, its traditional architecture, and its identity as a heritage Islamic city.

Ass. Prof. Dr. Sabeeh Lafta Farhan

Dr. Ula Merie

Dr. Dhirgham Alobaydi

Kapitel in Sammelband | 02.2022