Sarah Quraishi Explained

Sara Quraishi
Native Name:سارہ قریشی
Native Name Lang:ur
Birth Place:Islamabad, Pakistan
Occupation:Chief executive officer and Cofounder, Aero Engine Craft
Education:B.E Mechanical Engineering, PhD Aerodynamics
Awards: Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
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Father:Masood Latif Qureshi[2]

Sarah Qureshi, also spelled Quraishi, (ur|{{nq|سارہ قریشی) is a Pakistani aerospace engineer, jet engine inventor, and hobby pilot.[3] She earned her PhD in Aerospace Propulsion Engineering from Cranfield University.[4] Qureshi is the co-founder and Chief executive officer of Aero Engine Craft.[3] [5]

Early life and education

Qureshi was born in Islamabad to a family deeply rooted in science.[2] From a young age, she was fascinated by aviation, inspired by her father's work in the industry. She often assisted him with engines and machines, sparking her lifelong interest in engineering.

Quraishi earned her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), followed by a master’s degree in aerospace dynamics and a Ph.D. in aerospace propulsion from Cranfield University.[6] After completing her studies at NUST, Qureshi pursued her love for flying, earning a private pilot's license. While at Cranfield, she also trained in flying.

Career

Qureshi started work in automotive industry of Pakistan.[7] Her research involved design of a trajectory following controller inclusive of stability augmentation altitude control system and outer loop autopilot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). During her Ph.D., Quraishi supervised MSc students in their research projects on jet engine technology.[8] [9]

Quraishi, along with her father, Masood Latif Qureshi, a prominent Physicist and a scientist, set up a company Aero Engine Craft to develop environment-friendly engines for airplanes.[10] Quraishi designed a contrail-free aero-engine with added features of reduced carbon footprint, to counter global warming.[11] [12]

Quraishi's engine design will have a unique pressure-based condensation system, which will cool the water vapors in the aircraft exhaust.[13] [14] This water will remain on the airplane and can be released as rain as required.[15] [16] "We manufactured an engine and then attached the condensation system with it to transform it into a contrail-free aero-engine," Quraishi said. She also said that this will be tested on an aircraft in the next phase.[17] [18]

Quraishi began developing this technology in 2018 as part of her thesis during her PhD studies at Cranfield, and she now continues to collaborate with her professor.[19] [20]

Quraishi revealed that her project has won two international patents and will take at least six years before it is commercially available.[21] She informed that the country’s private sector has taken an environment-friendly initiative for the first time, which will globally highlight Pakistan’s role in the fight against global warming.[22] She is confident that her invention will take the aviation industry by a storm.[23] [24]

Awards

In 2023, Qureshi won the Study UK Alumni Awards in Pakistan for science and sustainability.[25] [26] In 2014, the President of Pakistan announced that Qureshi will be awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, the country's fourth-highest civil honour, in recognition of her excellence in the field of science.[1]

References

  1. News: President Zardari announces national awards for 104 Pakistanis, foreigners on Independence Day . 23 August 2024 . dawn.com . Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) . Dawn . 14 August 2024 . en.
  2. Web site: Short Profile of Mr. Masood Latif Qureshi; Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Aero Engine Craft (Pvt) Ltd . Aero Engine Craft . 23 August 2024 . en . 28 September 2020.
  3. News: Shahid . Jamal . Engineer's contribution to reducing pollution lauded . 23 August 2024 . dawn.com . . 12 March 2020 . en.
  4. Web site: Cranfield University Alumni - Dr Sarah Qureshi announced as a finalist in the Study UK Alumni Awards . alumni.cranfield.ac.uk . Cranfield University . 23 August 2024 . en . 18 February 2020.
  5. Web site: Dr Sarah Qureshi . IFA Berlin 2024 . IFA Management GmbH . 23 August 2024 . en.
  6. News: Senate science panel concerned over slow release of funds . 23 August 2024 . thenews.com.pk . The News International . 12 March 2020 . en.
  7. Web site: NUST Alumna Builds Worlds First Eco-friendly Aircraft Engine. 2020-11-28. UrduPoint. en.
  8. Web site: 2020-02-12. Pakistani scientist set to unveil world's first eco-friendly aircraft engine. 2020-11-28. Arab News PK. en.
  9. Web site: Dr. Sarah Qureshi develops an Aerospace marvel. 2020-11-28. Dr. Sarah Qureshi develops an Aerospace marvel.
  10. Web site: admin. 2020-02-11. Dr. Sarah Qureshi Developed Pollution Free Airplanes Engine. 2020-11-28. Pakistan construction and quarry. en-GB.
  11. Web site: Team. 2020-11-28. AeroEngineCraft. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2020-02-08. Dr. Sarah Qureshi – while everyone focuses on saving the world, she's saving the skies!. 2020-11-28. Girls.Pk.
  13. Web site: 2020-03-10. Pakistani inventing world's first environment-friendly aircraft engine. 2020-11-28. MIT Technology Review Pakistan. en-US.
  14. Web site: A. Danial. 2020-02-26. Pakistani Engineer Dr. Sarah Builds World's First Eco-Friendly Aircraft Engine!. 2020-11-28. Parhlo. en-US.
  15. Web site: 2019-11-26. Dr. Sarah Qureshi develops an Aerospace marvel. 2020-11-28. Daily Times. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2019-11-25. Sarah Qureshi, Aerospace Engineer Built Airplane Engine That Can Produce Rain. 2020-11-28. The Islamic Information. en-US.
  17. Web site: Pakistani aerospace engineer aims to make air travel sustainable. 2020-11-28. gulfnews.com. en.
  18. Web site: 2020-10-23. "We have a Revolutionary idea that could change the way the aviation industry works", Dr. Sarah Qureshi, Founder & CEO, Aero Engine Craft. 2020-11-28. Oyeyeah. en-US.
  19. Web site: 2020-02-25. Pakistani scientist invents world's first eco-friendly aircraft engine. 2020-11-28. The Express Tribune. en.
  20. Web site: Eco-Friendly Aircraft Engine Created By Pakistani Girl; Dr Sarah Qureshi. 2020-11-28. Feliziaa. en-US. 2020-10-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029132030/https://feliziaa.com/eco-friendly-aircraft-engine-pakistani-girl-dr-sarah-qureshi/. dead.
  21. Web site: Startup Grind Pakistan Conference 2019 Startup Grind. 2020-11-28. www.startupgrind.com. en.
  22. Web site: Ehsan. Sara. 2020-02-10. Aerospace Engineer Dr. Sarah Qureshi from Pakistan developed Pollution free engine for airplanes. 2020-11-28. Technology Times. en-US.
  23. Web site: 2019-11-21. Female Pakistani aerospace engineer Dr Sarah Qureshi unveils an engineering marvel which would take aviation industry by storm. 2020-11-28. Times of Islamabad. en.
  24. Web site: propakistani. Pakistani female aero-engineer.
  25. News: British Council announces winners of Study UK Alumni Awards . 23 August 2024 . brecorder.com . Business Recorder . 15 March 2023 . en.
  26. Web site: Alumni Award 2020 British Council. 2020-11-28. www.britishcouncil.pk. en.

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