Data Lab

Rapid exploratory analysis, identification and filling of data gaps, benchmarking and effective data analytics.

Beyond Cairo

We've been directly responsible for mapping over 10 African mega-cities public transport networks. Additionally we provided technical assistance to partners in East Asia using our tools to accomplish the same.

Open Data, Open Software

Our Data Lab utilizes Free and Open source Software tools (FOSS) such as QGIS and OpenTripPlanner, as well as open data sources, to create the knowledge products and do the work we do. We make sure we give back to the community by openining the datasets we collect ourselves, and the software tools we develop.

Context Aware

Our team does not observe the world from behind computer screens. We are public transport users and we speak our native toungue. This influences our approach to our analyses, numbers, data structure designs, and all technical aspects of the work we do.

Our Data Geeks 🤖

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Abdelrahman Melegy
Head of Data Lab
Leads TfC’s “Data Lab” team. He's responsible for all data processes within the organization. Wtih over a decade of experience in Information Systems, Melegy specializes in designing processes for data collection and analysis in projects where data is usually scarce. He's an avid free and open-source software and open data promoter.
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Moataz Mahrous
Lead Researcher
Urban planner and GIS specialist with over a decade of experience driving major mobility and urban development initiatives across Africa and the Middle East. He works at the intersection of planning, mapping, and capacity building bringing technical expertise and strategic vision to complex urban challenges. With a proven record of collaboration with global institutions, government agencies, and leading consultancies, he has the technical skills and understanding of different contexts, especially within the domain of popular transport, to design and implement effective solutions for our clients.
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Hazem Fahmi
Senior Research Software Engineer
Research Software Engineer with expertise in spatio-temporal, data-driven urban mobility research. He is skilled in developing complex data collection systems, data analysis pipelines, and dashboards that support evidence-based decision-making. With a strong software engineering background, he bridges the gap between rigorous research and real-world applications by delivering efficient, maintainable code and reproducible research outcomes.
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Sarah Salem
Research Associate - Urban Analytics
With a background in Architectural Engineering, Sarah's skills range from urban research, to GIS analysis, to the development of software tools and data scripts using old-school programming and AI. With her being the newest addition to the Lab, Sarah managed in less than a year to build user friendly software tools to simplify TfC's complex data workflows.

Projects Completed by the DataLab

Reports & Technical Documentation