Dr. Tijana Tufek Memisevic is a recognized international expert in sustainable urban development. She combines practical industry knowledge with international academic experience, holding a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Sarajevo and a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the Cracow University of Technology. Her work spans applied research, policy advising, and cross-sector collaboration to support practical strategies for sustainable development.
Dr. Tufek Memisevic is committed to shaping the future of green and sustainable cities, drawing on her experience in architectural practice, consultancy, research, and academia. She has taught architecture, urban design, and planning courses at universities in Sarajevo and Cracow. In the classroom, she often employs an experiential learning approach, encouraging students to engage directly with the built environment and apply theory through real-world analysis and fieldwork.
As a Board and Scientific Committee Member of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), Dr. Tufek Memisevic helped shape global dialogue on climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, placemaking, regenerative urbanism, and the future of the planning profession. In her role as ISOCARP’s Director for Awards and Publications, she leads the development of the organization’s editorial initiatives and oversees its global awards program. She is also actively engaged in climate and sustainability efforts within the American Planning Association (APA).
Dr. Tufek Memisevic has spearheaded and coordinated numerous initiatives and international scientific symposia focused on shaping inclusive, future-ready, and climate-resilient urban environments. She co-founded a Sustainable Development Program that fosters research exchange on sustainability in the Western Balkans, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.