Exploring Chronotopes in Palestinian Literature: Time, Space, and Exile in Kanafani and Azzam

This research explores how the interplay of linear and nonlinear chronotopes in the literary works Men in the Sun by Ghassan Kanafani and The Man and His Alarm Clock by Samira Azzam reflects the authors' lived experiences of Palestinian exile and displacement. By analyzing their use of time and space, the study examines how these narrative techniques represent the personal and historical realities of the authors, offering insight into the broader Palestinian experience of displacement caused by



Research on Forced Migration in the Gaza Strip

As part of my Geographies of Migration class, this research investigates the impact of the Israeli blockade on forced migration in the Gaza Strip. It examines how the blockade's economic and security consequences drive Palestinians to migrate within Gaza and across borders, focusing on the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict. The study highlights the role of political sovereignty in shaping migration routes and the challenges faced by displaced individuals.



Research on Community-Based Conservation

For my GEOG 310: Environment and Sustainability class, I examined the effectiveness of community-based conservation (CBC) compared to protectionist models. I argued that CBC better supports Indigenous communities by involving them in conservation efforts, providing both ecological and economic benefits. Through case studies like the Lacandon Community Forest and the Maya Biosphere Reserve, I demonstrated how CBC can enhance biodiversity protection while empowering local communities.



False Creek: the Sea2City Design Challenge

As part of the Sea2City Design Challenge, I collaborated with CityStudio and the City of Vancouver on their coastal adaptation plan for False Creek. This project focused on evaluating the impact of sea level rise on vulnerable communities. I conducted site visits, reviewed design proposals, and critiqued the plans, particularly concerning unsheltered cyclists who were overlooked in the design.



Urban Warfare: The Case of Gaza’s Infrastructure

In a research project focused on urban politics and conflict, I authored a report titled "Urban Warfare: The Case of Gaza’s Infrastructure," which examines the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza, referred to as urbicide. Through this analysis, I investigated how Israeli tactics, including airstrikes and blockades, have targeted water, sanitation, housing, and electricity systems, creating a humanitarian crisis while undermining Palestinian urban resilience.



Neoliberal Globalization Meets Settler Colonialism: The Case of the Jerusalem Light Rail

In my essay, Neoliberal Globalization Meets Settler Colonialism: The Case of the Jerusalem Light Rail, I analyze the role of the Jerusalem Light Rail (JLR) as a mechanism of Israeli settler colonialism in East Jerusalem. The paper investigates how the JLR serves as a tool for territorial control, connecting Israeli settlements while displacing Palestinian communities and reinforcing Israel’s authority over East Jerusalem.