As part of my role at the École Supérieure des Professions Immobilières, I teach courses in Urban Economics for the international section (ERASMUS) and lead an Urban Workshop for third-year Bachelor's students in Real Estate Management (GESAI).- Urban Economics: Teaching in English, covering the economic challenges of urbanization, the management of urban infrastructure, and the financial dynamics of real estate projects. Incorporating practical case studies to allow students to apply theoretical concepts in real-world contexts. - Urban Workshop: Leading practical workshops focused on urban design and planning. Students develop real-world projects in collaboration with local stakeholders, while implementing principles of sustainability and innovation.Educational objectives- Training competent professionals in the fields of real estate and urban planning, capable of analyzing and responding to contemporary urban challenges.- Promoting critical thinking and creativity among students in addressing complex issues related to urban development.

Since 2021 - Paris, FranceAs an urban planner and sustainability consultant, I founded ATARAXIE SERVICES to support municipalities and collaborate with businesses and NGOs in implementing strategies for urban resilience, urban planning, territorial management and marketing, and climate governance. I work internationally, with a focus on new and transitioning cities, particularly in Africa.Key projects and collaborations: Training and capacity building with EDILE SAS January 2024 - Paris, France Organized a training program for the Jaxaay-Parcelles municipality (Dakar-Senegal) in partnership with EDILE SAS. The goal was to enhance skills in municipal management, territorial planning, and climate adaptation. This program also explored decentralized cooperation with Soisy-sur-Seine Town Hall Municipal Exchange Program (SEM) March 2024 - Paris, France Co-organized the first Municipal Exchange Program with Écologie Universelle NGO, bringing together Jaxaay-Parcelles and Parisian stakeholders. The aim was to share best practices in sustainable urbanism, local governance, and circular economy, establishing the foundation for joint initiatives. Nature-Based Solutions in urban areas with EUKALYTON 2024 - ongoingLaunching a multifunctional public space revitalization project and creating ecological corridors in Jaxaay-Parcelles, from an in-depth socio-spatial analysis to the selection of pilot sites within the city. Territorial Marketing Plan for Jaxaay-Parcelles 2024 - ongoing Lead consultant for the development of a territorial marketing plan in Jaxaay-Parcelles, focusing on showcasing its assets, attracting investors, and promoting sustainable infrastructure development.

The African Studies Centre Leiden is the only multidisciplinary academic knowledge institute in the Netherlands devoted entirely to the study of Africa. The ASCL is an interfaculty institute of Leiden University.Mission statementThe African Studies Centre Leiden is a knowledge institute that undertakes research and is involved in teaching about Africa and aims to promote a better understanding of and insight into historical, current and future developments in Africa.The institute is located in the Pieter de la Court Building of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Leiden.Main objectives: To promote and undertake scientific research on Africa; To function as a national centre in the field of African studies and to contribute to education and teaching in these studies; To promote the dissemination of knowledge and an understanding of African societies in the wider public sphere.https://www.ascleiden.nl/content/ASC-community/members/cheikh-cisse

* Project manager of the campaign to produce new knowledge on African cities- Interviews with a range of experts on various issues related to African cities; - Production of new scientific knowledge and innovative solutions to the problems of African cities. The results of the campaign are intended for academic researchers, institutional actors and national and international private actors. * Regular production of articles on urban and economic issues* Regular participation in scientific activities: seminars, trade fairs, (member of the steering committee of the Africa pavilion of the Innopolis Expo 2021 and 2022), etc.website : https://acresa.org/a-propos-de-nous

In my role at SAMA-VÉLO, I lead initiatives to promote sustainable urban mobility through cycling. Key highlights include: Ongoing Project: Partnering with the City of Rufisque on cycling infrastructure for Maurice GUEYE boulevard (since Dec 2022). Sustainable Mobility Week: Participated in events organized by CETUD (Dec 2022). Bicycle Forum: Organized in Dakar with the Heinrich Böll Foundation (Dec 2021). Communication Campaign: Led "Lu meen nek la" to promote cycling in Dakar (Feb-June 2021). Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan: Developed PMUD for Dakar with CETUD (2019-2022). Cycling Perception Study: Conducted in collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation (Mar 2017).My work focuses on integrating cycling into urban planning to enhance sustainability and resilience in Senegalese cities.

Recycling and reuse of electronic and textile wastesExport of recycled and upgraded products (Dijon - Dakar)Circular economySocial and solidarity economyOccasional training sessions on the circular economy for Economic Interest Groups (EIGs)Recyclage et revalorisation de déchets électroniques et textilesExportation de produits recyclés et revalorisés (Dijon – Dakar)Economie circulaireEconomie sociale et solidaireSessions de formations ponctuelles sur l’économie circulaire destinées à des Groupements d’Intérêts Economiques (GIE)

Analyst/Writer (Economics, Politics, Urban Planning, Environment).

The Société Française des Urbanistes, founded in 1911, is an independent organisation, a place for exchange and permanent reflection. Created at the beginning of the 20th century within the Social Museum, the French Society of Urban Planners takes up, as it did at its origin, its leading role in the preparation of debates on the evolution of cities, territories and on the life of man in his environment.SFU is a forum for exchange between professional urban planners and major partners, personalities who contribute to the reflection on urban planning. It is a place for the ongoing training of urban planners.