Prof.Mirahan-Zedan
Professor | Research Methods Consultant | Academic Influencer | Youth Development Advocate
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I am a Full Professor at Helwan University, Cairo, currently on secondment to King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With over 26 years of experience working in higher education, I have served in teaching, research, and academic management and development roles, and was promoted to professorship in 2019.
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Holding a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Criticism of Art and Design, my doctoral research was conducted across the Departments of Philosophy and Fine Arts at the University of Reading and the Centre for Contemporary Art Research at the Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton (UK). I have authored two books and published over 27 academic papers spanning the philosophy of art, art and fashion design and analysis, medical and functional garments design, management and entrepreneurship, education development, and corporate social responsibility.
In recent years, I have expanded my academic mission through a strong social media presence, where I share insights into research methodology, the philosophy of science, and the integration of AI tools in academic research and education. Through engaging content that blends clarity with critical thinking, I support postgraduate students and early-career researchers in navigating the often complex world of academic writing, research design, and epistemological inquiry. Please find my social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and LinkedIn by searching for “prof.mirahan.zedan.”
Professionally, I am a Certified Trainer (CT®) and Human Resources Development Consultant from the IBCT (International Board of Certified Trainers), a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) licensed by the NCDA in the USA, and a certified Professional Translator (from the School of Continuing Education, AUC). I am also a fellow of the Leadership Development Fellowship program (LDF) at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University (USA, 2009), and TNGO fellow at. My interdisciplinary interests are backed by certifications in statistics, entrepreneurship, leadership, and management from different leading educational institutions in the USA, the UK, Italy, and Egypt.
Moreover, I specialize in the design and delivery of educational and training programs tailored to diverse audiences, from youth and university students to faculty members and executive leaders. My training work spans multiple countries in the Arab world, where I focus on fostering skills in research, creativity, and leadership.
As a committed member and co-founder of several civil society organizations, I bring over 17 years of experience in community development, peace education, and civic engagement. I am also active in the creative arts as a curator of art exhibitions, stage and industrial designer, and art workshop facilitator.
Currently, my passion lies in transforming how research is taught, practiced, and communicated—both inside and outside academia. I aim to make research methodology accessible, socially relevant, and intellectually empowering for new generations of scholars. Through my academic outreach and online platforms, I advocate for research that is deeply connected to the needs of people and society, while exploring the philosophical and ethical dimensions of emerging technologies like AI.