Hala Shahin Isber
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dedicated sustainability advocate and researcher with expertise in environmental impact assessment and carbon footprint analysis. Skilled in energy efficiency assessments and advanced statistical techniques, ensuring precise statistical data interpretation and research methodology design. Proven track record in project management and team supervision, fostering effective communication and critical analysis. Committed to driving sustainable practices within organisations, aiming to enhance environmental responsibility and efficiency.
Experienced environmental researcher focused on analysing and interpreting environmental data. Capable of developing actionable insights to drive sustainable initiatives through strong analytical skills and environmental knowledge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Environmental Analyst
Historic England
London
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: Historic England is a public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment. It is selected as the third most respected institution in England.
- Created a comprehensive framework for assessing environmental impact to facilitate thorough evaluations and standardise the evaluation process with a foundation of key indicators, data collection, and monitoring methods.
- Contributed to collecting and analysing environmental data, undertaking comprehensive research initiatives, and creating insightful, evidence-based articles and detailed technical and academic research papers. These publications are in the Heritage and Environment section on the organisation's website, increasing website viewing by 50%.
- Performed carbon footprint calculations for the organisation and the sector, including embodied carbon calculation, and analysed different embodied carbon tools, including a course for calculating scope three, from the University of New Hampshire.
- Participated in carbon capture and storage research, including completing a Carbon Capture and Storage project at the University of Edinburgh.
- Interpreted complex statistical data relating to environmental studies and provided understandable summaries for colleagues and superiors.
- Embraced the opportunity to support academic pursuits by participating in interviews and surveys for graduate, master's, and PhD students from various esteemed universities across the UK.
- Historic England is a public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment. It is selected as the third most respected institution in England.
Climate Change and Food Security Researcher
University of Lisbon, Centre for Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Changes
Lisbon
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Conducted a comprehensive literature review to establish a solid foundation for my research study, ensuring a deep understanding of existing knowledge. Employed advanced research techniques to systematically collect and analyse pertinent information from various sources, including peer-reviewed journal articles, academic publications, and reputable international reports.
- Designed and conducted over two hundred structured interviews and questionnaires, gathering valuable data from diverse participants to establish a robust database for my research work. This process involved meticulous planning and execution to ensure that the questions were relevant and effectively addressed the research objectives, thereby enhancing the' overall quality and reliability of my findings.
- Utilised robust quantitative and qualitative methodologies for comprehensive investigations.
- Wrote articles and reports for scholarly journals, contributing to industry discourse.
- Created advanced written reports summarising achieved results, finalised them by publishing my PhD dissertation and ensured adherence to ethical standards throughout the research process.
- Applied advanced statistical techniques to analyse complex datasets.
Project Advisor (Online consultation)
Social Integration System for Central America (SISAC)
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Developed inter-sectoral strategies that strengthen the capacities of SICA member states to increase the productive inclusion of rural areas.
- Planned and supervised the development of economic and social activities based on the characteristics and potential of these territories, considering their human dynamics and ecosystems, including the sustainable and safe use of their resources.
- Participated in realizing social inclusion actions favouring the native population and communities of African descent. As well as implementing the 'Regional Action Plan on Poverty and Social Protection 2017-2020' (PARPPS).
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaborative efforts and improving project outcomes.
Natural Resources Management Researcher
Instituto Superior de Agronomía
Lisbon
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Investigated the climate change effects on plant phenology and insect damage in two locations of the European REEINFORCE arboreta network, using information collected from previously published work and data collected during weekly visits to the arboreta.
- Conducted advanced lab work, including using a frost tolerance evaluation machine.
Education
PhD - Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies
University of Lisbon and University of East Anglia
Portugal, EnglandDouble degree Master's - Natural Resources Management, Forest, and Environmental Science
University of Lisbon, University of Tuscia
Portugal, ItalyBSc - Agricultural Engineering
Tishreen University
04.2001 -
Skills
- Environmental impact assessment
- Carbon footprint analysis
- Energy efficiency assessments
- Statistical data interpretation
- Research methodology design
- Advanced statistical techniques
- Critical analysis and evaluation
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team supervision
- Technical report writing
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Senior Environmental Analyst
Historic England
05.2022 - 08.2025
Climate Change and Food Security Researcher
University of Lisbon, Centre for Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Changes
09.2016 - 07.2021
Project Advisor (Online consultation)
Social Integration System for Central America (SISAC)
01.2015 - 12.2020
Natural Resources Management Researcher
Instituto Superior de Agronomía
09.2012 - 06.2014
BSc - Agricultural Engineering
Tishreen University
04.2001 -
PhD - Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies
University of Lisbon and University of East Anglia
Double degree Master's - Natural Resources Management, Forest, and Environmental Science
University of Lisbon, University of Tuscia
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