Author: Ghina M. Halabi

Dr Ghina Halabi is an astrophysicist at the University of Cambridge and Programme Director at Cambridge Judge Business School's Entrepreneurship Centre. Previously, she worked as a research scientist at the Institute of Astronomy and Junior Research Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. Ghina is the first person to obtain a PhD in astrophysics from a Lebanese university, the American University of Beirut, where she worked as lecturer before moving to Cambridge. Her astrophysics research covered various areas of stellar evolution and she is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and European Astronomical Society. Ghina is Founder and Executive Director of She Speaks Science, and an advisory board member for Public Engagement at Cambridge University. Ghina consults and leads training workshops on communication with storytelling. She is a public speaker at international conferences and global forums including UN and TEDx and is frequently featured in mainstream media including BBC Future and various podcasts. View all posts by Ghina M. Halabi