Sarah Qureshi, also spelled Quraishi, (Urdu: 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]
Sara Quraishi | |
|---|---|
سارہ قریشی | |
| Born | |
| Education | B.E Mechanical Engineering, PhD Aerodynamics |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Chief executive officer and Cofounder, Aero Engine Craft |
| Father | Masood Latif Qureshi[1] |
| Awards |  Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (2024)[2] |
Early life and education
editQureshi was born in Islamabad to a family deeply rooted in science.[1] 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.[citation needed]
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
editQureshi 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
editIn 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.[2]
References
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- ^ a b "President Zardari announces national awards for 104 Pakistanis, foreigners on Independence Day". dawn.com. Dawn. Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). 14 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b Shahid, Jamal (12 March 2020). "Engineer's contribution to reducing pollution lauded". dawn.com. Dawn. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Cranfield University Alumni - Dr Sarah Qureshi announced as a finalist in the Study UK Alumni Awards". alumni.cranfield.ac.uk. Cranfield University. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Dr Sarah Qureshi". IFA Berlin 2024. IFA Management GmbH. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Senate science panel concerned over slow release of funds". thenews.com.pk. The News International. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "NUST Alumna Builds Worlds First Eco-friendly Aircraft Engine". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Pakistani scientist set to unveil world's first eco-friendly aircraft engine". Arab News PK. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Dr. Sarah Qureshi develops an Aerospace marvel". Dr. Sarah Qureshi develops an Aerospace marvel. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ admin (2020-02-11). "Dr. Sarah Qureshi Developed Pollution Free Airplanes Engine". Pakistan construction and quarry. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Team". AeroEngineCraft. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Dr. Sarah Qureshi – while everyone focuses on saving the world, she's saving the skies!". Girls.Pk. 2020-02-08. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Pakistani inventing world's first environment-friendly aircraft engine". MIT Technology Review Pakistan. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ A, Danial (2020-02-26). "Pakistani Engineer Dr. Sarah Builds World's First Eco-Friendly Aircraft Engine!". Parhlo. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Dr. Sarah Qureshi develops an Aerospace marvel". Daily Times. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Sarah Qureshi, Aerospace Engineer Built Airplane Engine That Can Produce Rain". The Islamic Information. 2019-11-25. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Pakistani aerospace engineer aims to make air travel sustainable". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ ""We have a Revolutionary idea that could change the way the aviation industry works", Dr. Sarah Qureshi, Founder & CEO, Aero Engine Craft". Oyeyeah. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Pakistani scientist invents world's first eco-friendly aircraft engine". The Express Tribune. 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Eco-Friendly Aircraft Engine Created By Pakistani Girl; Dr Sarah Qureshi". Feliziaa. Archived from the original on 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Startup Grind Pakistan Conference 2019 | Startup Grind". www.startupgrind.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ Ehsan, Sara (2020-02-10). "Aerospace Engineer Dr. Sarah Qureshi from Pakistan developed Pollution free engine for airplanes". Technology Times. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Female Pakistani aerospace engineer Dr Sarah Qureshi unveils an engineering marvel which would take aviation industry by storm". Times of Islamabad. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ propakistani. "Pakistani female aero-engineer".
- ^ "British Council announces winners of Study UK Alumni Awards". brecorder.com. Business Recorder. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Alumni Award 2020 | British Council". www.britishcouncil.pk. Retrieved 2020-11-28.