Dr. Alia Fadel is a Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at Leeds Beckett University, UK. She is an educator, architect and landscape architect, Biophilic Design consultant, and ethnographic observation specialist. Dr. Fadel accomplished both her Master Degree of Landscape Architecture and Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA. Her scholarly work focuses on the interrelationship between design, health, and contact with nature in urban settings and collegiate campuses to mitigate stress, prompt productivity, and support human physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing. Throughout her academic and professional career, Dr. Fadel received several prestigious awards, including Fulbright, Illinois Institute of Technology Graduate Award, University of Chicago PhD co-op Award, 2018 PhD Best Dissertation Award, 2019 ARCC Dissertation Award Honorable Mention from the Architectural Research Centers Consortium, USA. Her teaching, research, and practical experience extend to include notable international universities and academic institutions in Egypt, USA, and UK.