Saja Zeadeh

Profile

An Architect, Urban Planner, and a Researcher in Architecture and Urbanism, working interdisciplinarily with the Leeds Centre for Projects.

My research integrates systems thinking with urban planning and design to explore cities as interconnected, adaptive, and participatory environments, with a central focus on repositioning younger stakeholders as active agents in urban futures.

My professional journey has been shaped by meaningful mentorship and cross-sector collaborations, contributing to award-winning projects at local, national, and international levels. These experiences continue to nurture my curiosity, creative thinking, and commitment to continuous learning.

With a keen eye for innovation, I am enthusiastic about the potential to drive impactful projects and welcome collaborative opportunities aligned with my expertise.

Memberships

IMF – International Metropolitan Fellowship

APM – Association for Project Management

JEA – Jordan Engineer Association

BMA – British Management Academy

ARCOM – Association of Researchers in Construction Management

Research interests

My main research focus is Child-inclusive Urban Planning, exploring innovative, context-responsive, and interdisciplinary approaches that respond to urban complexity and bridge research with practice.

My broader research interests include:

• Interdisciplinary and integrated approaches to urban planning
• The negotiation between human-centred and holistic perspectives in urban planning and decision-making
• Systems-informed and complexity-aware approaches to urban interventions
• Environmental psychology and urban experience

Qualifications

• BSc Architectural Engineering
• MSc Urban Planning

Research groups and institutes

• Architecture and urbanism
• Cities, Infrastructure and Energy
• Project management