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Luna Khirfan is an Associate Professor in the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo, specializing in urban and regional planning. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Michigan, a graduate certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Michigan, and two Master’s degrees in Heritage Management from the University of Birmingham, and Archaeology from the University of Jordan. Her undergraduate degree is in Architecture from the University of Jordan. Dr. Khirfan's research interests include urban stream daylighting, nature-based solutions, water-sensitive urban design, community climate change adaptation, urban resilience, community engagement, and participatory planning. She is a principal investigator on various funding sources, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Her notable publications include contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report and various peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on climate resilience, urban governance, and planning models across different contexts. Dr. Khirfan actively supervises graduate students and engages in projects aimed at enhancing urban environments through innovative design and adaptation strategies.
University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in urban planning, specializing in climate adaptation and community engagement.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.