Huda Akef

Ph.D., Parenthood and Parent-Child Relationships

Human Development and Family Studies

Entered the Program: 2017

Hometown: Cairo, Egypt

Previous Education:

• Ed.M., Human Development and Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2016
• B.S., Electronics Engineering, The American University in Cairo, 2010

Research Interests:

• Parenting in cultural and religious contexts, particularly in Egypt and the Middle East
• Parental ethno-theories of child development and behavior
• Parent Education

Advising Committee:

Major Advisor: Charles Super

Assistantship Experience:

• Teaching Instructor, HDFS2004W:Research Methods in HDFS. Spring 2021 – present
• Teaching Assistant, HDFS2001: Diversity issues in Human Development and Family studies, Fall 2017 – present