Azeb Tesfaye Legese is an urban design expert and researcher specializing in sustainable mobility. She has conducted numerous studies on walkability, inclusive transportation, sidewalk design for non-motorized transport (NMT), mobility behavior of active mobility users in East Africa, the impact of Living Labs on mobility behavior, and the role of active mobility in promoting urban health and sustainability. She has also completed postgraduate training in Sustainable Mobility, Spatial Planning, and Urban Africa Scenario Thinking in the Context of Rapid Urbanization. Currently, Azeb is a Research Associate and PhD candidate in the Department of Cycling and Sustainable Mobility at the University of Kassel, Germany. She has international research experience in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Namibia, and Germany. These engagements have provided her with valuable practical expertise in urban design and mobility systems.