Sura AlHalalsheh is a Heritage Conservator and an Architect with a Master’s degree in Architectural Conservation from the German Jordanian University, supported by a full DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarship. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Jordan University of Science and Technology.
AlHalalsheh has led a range of heritage conservation projects in collaboration with international agencies, covering archaeological, historical, and modern heritage sites. Her work includes the design and implementation of site maintenance and tourism development plans, and community empowerment initiatives through conservation and capacity building. She has also directed research and management projects related to heritage conservation, including the development of conservation management plans, heritage conservation strategies and guidelines, typo-morphological studies, and more. AlHalalsheh is deeply committed to research and to exploring innovative methodologies that address the complexities of heritage conservation. Her master’s thesis offered an in-depth investigation of Nahda heritage in the Arab world and modernity in Jordan, applying novel approaches to a subject that remains underexplored. Before specializing in conservation, she gained valuable experience in architectural practice through work with several firms in Amman, enhancing her understanding of the built environment and the interconnectedness of architecture and heritage.