Fatema Saleh Hasan Almarzooqi

Fatema Almarzooqi is an Aerospace Engineering student at Khalifa University, recognized for her passion for aviation, leadership, and community engagement. She has won numerous awards, including the Golden Community Service Excellence Award and recognition on the President’s List.

Her professional experience includes an internship at Sanad Group, where she gained expertise in aircraft engine component inspection and repair. She also participated in the Inspection Robotic Arm project launch in Hamburg, Germany, in collaboration with Lufthansa Technik Middle East and Khalifa University. Additionally, she is currently working on a CubeSat mission project with Hong Kong PolyU, focusing on Earth observation.

Fatema’s leadership is evident in her role as President of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Khalifa University Chapter (AIAA KU), where she organized aerospace-related events and industry visits. In addition, as the President of KU’s Volunteering Club, she led over 400 volunteers in major events.

On an international level, she represented the UAE in the National Ambassadors Program in the USA and attended the NPU International Summer Camp in China. Additionally, she was a student mentor in COP28’s “Community of the Future” project, guiding students in developing sustainable solutions. In addition, she was an active member of the international AIAA Design, Build, and Fly (DBF) 2023-2024 competition for seven months as part of the manufacturing team, contributing to the development of three remote-controlled aircraft prototypes. She received in-depth training in composite materials, such as carbon fiber and glass fiber, which enabled her to assist in fuselage construction. Her primary focus was on crafting the wings, tail, and control surfaces. Additionally, she actively participated in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, proposing ideas and strategies to improve manufacturing processes and aircraft design.

Finally, there is no limit to Fatema's ambition, as she always strives for the best. She aspires to achieve innovation in aerospace engineering and contribute to scientific, practical, and societal advancements in the United Arab Emirates.