Dr. Rofia Abada (also known as Rofia Abada Arzour) is a Senior Lecturer and researcher based in Algeria, specializing in architecture, urbanism, and territorial planning. She holds a doctorate in architecture and is affiliated with the Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center in Mila, Algeria, where she serves as a lecturer in the Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering and Hydraulics. She is also associated with the Laboratory of Cities and Health (LVS) at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, University Salah Boubnider Constantine 3.
Her academic and professional contributions include:Research and Publications: Dr. Abada has published extensively on topics such as urban governance, decent housing, and biotechnology. Notable works include "Decent Housing for All: The Case of the Algerian City" (2023) and "Biotechnology: Definitions, Types and Main Applications" (2025, co-authored). Her research also explores student perspectives as agents of change and the role of civic education in moral development.
Editorial and Review Roles: She is the editor-in-chief of the international academic journal Urban Art Bio and has been a reviewer and expert for Cahiers de géographie du Québec since 1956, published by Laval University’s Department of Geography. She is Elsevier-certified in scientific writing.
Teaching and Expertise: Dr. Abada teaches courses on critical history of architecture, urban planning, governance, and sustainable development. She is proficient in Arabic, French, and English, holding a DALF C2 diploma in humanities and social sciences. Her teaching extends to methodologies for research, urban design, and technical drawing, and she is skilled in creating
MOOCs and managing courses on Moodle platforms.
Leadership and Collaboration: Described as having excellent adaptability, leadership, and communication skills, she has contributed to the success of Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center alongside colleagues like Professor Amirouche Bouchelaghem. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including biotechnology’s societal impacts and urban development challenges in Algeria.
Dr. Abada’s research has been cited over 100 times, reflecting her influence in her fields. Her ORCID ID is 0000-0002-1467-3295, and her email is associated with the Mila University Center (r.abada@centre-univ-mila.dz).