Sihem Lamine has a master’s degree in the history of Islamic art and architecture with distinction from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and an architect diploma with highest honors from the Ecole Spéciale D’Architecture, Paris. Prior to officially joining CMES, Sihem worked as a consultant for CMES and Harvard Global Research and Support Services and played a major role in the transformation of the office space in Tunis from an empty shell to a functional and beautiful multi-purpose facility ready to welcome students, faculty, and visitors.