Ghaya Farid Mohammed Al Harmoodi

Ghayah Fareed Al-Harmoodi holds a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering with honors. She is distinguished by her remarkable academic achievements and outstanding contributions in the fields of energy and youth. She completed her training at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plants and participated in COP28 as a host country co-coordinator within the Nuclear4Climate initiative. She was also one of the speakers at the International Youth Nuclear Congress.
 
Ghayah actively contributes to youth and community initiatives. She was one of the youngest members in the Youth Councils, an initiative by the Federal Youth Authority, and a member of the Social Media Pioneers Association. She has held various leadership roles, including Treasurer of the American Nuclear Society in the UAE, President of the Student Council at the University of Sharjah, and Teaching Assistant at the College of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering in the same university.
 
Ghaya worked with her colleagues on implementing a graduation project that contributed to extending the lifespan of a small fast nuclear reactor compared to the original reactor using Monte-Carlo Serpent code. This was achieved by using thorium fuel in addition to uranium, which enhances the reactor's efficiency while maintaining safety features.
 
Ghayah is a multi-talented individual, she is an author with three publications, a pianist, a graphic designer, a debater, and a short film producer and has won awards in each and every field. She has represented the UAE in Saudi Arabia as part of the Arab Youth Empowerment Program, in Spain through the Leadership Preparation Program, and in the United States under the Ambassadors of Diplomacy Program.
 
Ghayah aspires to promote innovation and sustainability in the peaceful nuclear energy sector and strives to make a positive impact in the field. She is also committed to encouraging youth and passionate individuals to engage in community initiatives, aligning with the UAE’s vision.