Hi I'm Amel Farhat
Ph.D. in Economics and Urban Geography
I welcome challenges with a 'just do it' attitude and a focus on quality. Having a research background I developed strong analytical skills. I consider learning as an integral part of each project and I mastered self-learning techniques so that I can deliver on various topics. I thrive under pressure and always deliver despite tight deadlines.
2018 -
Market Research Specialist
UserTribe | Contract-based, Reims (France)
Identify trends and create insights based on customers feedbacks and interviews. Write market research reports based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of large sets of complex data.
2014-2018
Teaching Assistant
National University of Singapore | Singapore
Globalization & Asian cities, Economy & space, Sustainable city, Cities & regions planning for change. Design of teaching materials, lesson plans, invigilation. Field trip organisation: reservations & visa processing.
2011-2014
Strategic Planner
Arco Turnkey Solutions Contracting LLC | Dubai, U.A.E.
Feasibility study of construction plans. Ensuring the compliance of construction projects with regional development plans. Designing maps and brochures.
2014-2018
French Teacher
French Studio | Singapore
Course preparation for levels A1 to B2, draft sample test, mock examination, exam preparation courses for GCSE, IB, and SAT; French literature for native students at the high school level; tutoring (wide age group, from 5 to 20).
Education
2014-2018
PhD, Economic & Urban Geography
National University of Singapore | Singapore
Thesis title: Extending the terrains of urbanisation: Operational landscapes of Singapore in rural Malaysia. Supervisors: Prof. Tim Bunnell & Prof. James Sidaway.
2009-2011
Master of Geography
Paris VII University | Paris (France)
Specialisation on Asian economic development. 2 theses on transport systems based on field research: - Dry ports in transport and development policies in Malaysia. - The impact of Air Asia on Southeast Asia's network.
2006-2009
Bachelor of Geography
Paris VII University | Paris (France)
Including 1 year at Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi (U.A.E.). General approach to geography: Physical, cultural and economic Geography, statistics, research methods.
2004-2006
Hypokhâgne & Khâgne
Lycée Georges de la Tour | Metz (France)
Intensive preparatory school on humanities and social sciences (bachelor level): political sciences, geography, literature, philosophy, history, languages (English, Spanish), ancient languages (Latin, Greek).
Research Topics
Geography
Deep understanding of economic and development geography. Ability to gather and process complex data on regions & countries. Mapping and data modeling. Demographic study of target markets.
Transport & Logistics
Extensive knowledge of transport systems on technical and institutional levels. Experience with researching transport modalities (especially railway, airlines, ports and dry ports) and logistical needs (especially container and port space management).
Retail
Identify consumer trends in a specific region. Analysis of brand recognition and perception. Understand how customers perceive retail spaces and how they move and purchase within a store. Experience on reports for well-known retail brands such as IKEA, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Velux among others.
IT
Understand how consumers navigate through a website or an app. Identify UI/UX design issues and provide actionable insights on how to improve the product to meet consumer online habits. Experience in writing UI/UX reports for various types of websites/apps (information, gamification of purchasing, investments, e-commerce and online reservation). Reports for various companies such as Maersk, Saxo Bank, IKEA and Perspirex.
Contact Me
Contact Info
Address
Alila2, Persiaran Lembah Permai, Tanjong Bungah, Penang, Malaysia
Skype
amel-farhat
amel.farhataa@gmail.com