BUA Institution

Technische Universität Berlin

Research Description

It's about professional skilled labor immigration to Germany compared with other destinations like Japan, UK and New Zealand.

Where in the world has your career been largely based until now?

Germany, China and Egypt 

Why Berlin?

It's the capital of my country of birth, the base of my research institute, and a the center of a large hub of contacts and connections.

How will your research change the world?

My research will change the world by reshaping Germany as the new world leader for brain formation and formulation.

What major short-term goal are you currently working towards with your research?

To compare many countries and improve the immigration acts and procedures for professional skilled labor to Germany.

If you could have a radical career change for a week, what would it be?

To work with AI and product developers.

Rumour has it that nobody is perfect. Which skill or ability have you really had to work on in your career (or are you perhaps still working on)?

I am workholic with lots of emotions, can get depressed with failure, and have lots of empathy for my team.

What is something surprising that people might not know about you?

I went all over the world.

What were some challenging or discouraging moments in your career?

When top leaders and managers didn't believe in my skills, arguing that that I was over- or underqualified.

Has Berlin had any surprises in store for you?

It's very big and connects different cultures with diverse ways of thinking and multiple tools.

What would your advice be for colleagues at home interested in a research stay in Berlin?

Learn German, not only as language but through cultural interaction and connecting with German native people in your home country to help you to accommodate before moving to Germany.