Ahmad Mohammed

Biography	As a PhD researcher in archaeology at Durham University, I am passionate about exploring the intersection of culture and archaeology, and shedding light on past societies and their material remains. My research focuses on material culture and heritage crafts, and I have received multiple awards for my master's thesis and publications in this field. I also possess a diploma in cultural anthropology from Cairo University and a specialization course in methods and statistics in social sciences from the University of Amsterdam. In addition to my academic pursuits, I am the project coordinator for the EAMENA (Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa) project, where I play a crucial role in overseeing various project aspects. Leveraging my extensive knowledge of MENA culture, history, and heritage, I coordinate fieldwork, facilitate data collection, and manage databases and mapping systems. I collaborate with the EAMENA team and external partners, organizing workshops and conferences to promote knowledge sharing and raise awareness. Additionally, I utilize social media platforms to engage a wider audience and secure funding through grant writing and donor relationship management. My coordination skills and domain expertise contribute to the successful preservation of endangered archaeological sites in the MENA region. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: -Presenting a paper entitled “Social and Spatial Dynamics in Egyptian Pottery Workshops: An Ethnoarchaeological Exploration’’ Current Research in Egyptology Conference, Liverpool University, 2-6 September 2024. -Presented a paper entitled “Through Space and Time: Spatial Organization of Pottery Workshops in Ancient Egypt" at the International Conference SEAS: Material and Technology Conference, Macquarie University and Ain Shams University, November 24-27, 2023. -Presented a paper entitled “Documenting and Analyzing Contemporary Pottery Production in Middle Egypt: A Study of the Anvil and Hammer Technique (Borah Technique) and its Technological and Social Organization.” Wales University Trinity Saint David, 22, 2023. §Presented a paper entitled “The Potters of Nazlah and Their Workshops: An Ethnoarchaeological Study in Egypt” International Congress of Egyptologists (ICE) XIII, Leiden 2023, August 2023. -Presented a paper entitled “Pottery Production In Middle Egypt, Nazlah Village: An Ethnoarchaeological Study" at the American Research Centre in Egypt Annual (ARCE-Virtual Meeting), May 2023. -Presenting a paper entitled “Pottery in Egypt: an Ethnoarchaeological Study” in The Northeast Ancient Egypt Society - International Online Student Conference 2022, Durham University, UK. -Presented a paper entitled "Pottery Kilns’ Environmental and Heritage Project" in Sharjah Heritage‘Days, Sharjah, UAE, 2022. -Presented a paper entitled "Nazlah Potters: an Ethnoarchaeological Study" in Sharjah Heritage's Days, Sharjah, UAE, 2022. -Presented a paper entitled “The Significance of the Temples’ Representations in Theban Necropolis" in Keeping Archaeology Together - International Online Conference 2020, Warsaw University, Poland. -Presented a paper entitled "Pottery Kilns’ Environmental and Heritage Challenges: A Case Study on Nazla Village, Egypt" in Keeping Archaeology Together - International Online Conference 2021, Warsaw University, Poland. PUBLICATIONS 1-Research Papers: Archaeology: -Mohammed, A., Omran, R., Waziry, A. & Abd El-Mohesn, A.E. (2019), 'The Unidentified Temple Scene in TT 55', International Journal of Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality, 13(2), pp. 79-85. doi: 10.21608/ijhth.2019.92754. -Mohammed, A. (2019), 'Structures Scenes in the New Kingdom’s Private Tombs at Western Thebes'. M.Sc. thesis, Fayoum University. Available at: http://www.mandumah.com/ Heritage and Sustainability: -Alharethi T, Abdelhakim A, and Mohammed A. Drivers and Barriers towards Circular Economy in Rural Tourism Destinations: A Case Study of Tunis Village, Egypt. Tourism and Hospitality. 2024; 5(3):639–656. https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp5030038 2-Book Chapters Heritage and Sustainability: -Mohammed, A., Zoair, N., Abdel-Jalil, M. & Abdel-Hakim, A. (2024) 'Preserving the Past, Building the Future: The Role of Adaptive Heritage Reuse in Achieving SDGs through Tourism', in Sustainable and Ethical Marketing. London: Springer Nature. (In Print). 3-Conference Proceedings Archaeology: -Mohammed, A. (forthcoming) 'Social and Spatial Dynamics in Egyptian Pottery Workshops: An Ethnoarchaeological Exploration'. In Current Research in Egyptology Conference Proceedings 2024. -Mohammed, A. (forthcoming) 'The Potters of Nazlah and Their Workshops: An Ethnoarchaeological Study in Egypt'. In International Congress of Egyptologists (ICE) XIII Proceedings 2023.
Research Interests	Material Culture and Ancient Technology Ethnoarchaeological and Experimental Studies Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Archaeology and Heritage Egyptian Settlement Archaeology
Teaching and Learning	- Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University (01/2020 – till now). - Demonstrator, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University (09/2016 – 12/2020).