Shahad Refaat Hassan Elshehaby

Shahad Refaat Hassan Elshehaby

Designation BS in Electrical Engineering with concentration in Communication Engineering

Organization University of Dubai


Shahad Elshehaby, a dedicated Communications Engineering student at the University of Dubai, has established herself as a high-achieving and involved individual throughout her academic journey. Currently pursuing her BS in Communications Engineering, Shahad has maintained an impressive CGPA of 3.98, showcasing her commitment to academic excellence. In addition to her studies, she actively contributes to the university community and beyond. Shahad holds the position of IEEE UAE Section Student Representative, a role she assumed in March 2023. Her involvement in student leadership extends to being the Vice President of the Students’ Union since August 2022 and serving as the Students’ Union Media Officer from February to May 2022. Her commitment to community service is evident in her volunteer experiences. Shahad actively participated in various events such as the 2nd Engineering and IT Alumni Annual Dinner, World Al Show by Trescon, Dubai FinTech Summit, and the 6th Annual Charity Gala Suhoor organized by the Alumni Association of the University of Dubai. She also contributed to the 28th IEEE International Conference held at the University of Dubai as well as volunteering as a media member in Expo 2020. In terms of work experience, Shahad is currently a Student Worker at the Quality Assurance Department of the University of Dubai. Her dedication to her field is further highlighted by her role as a Peer Tutor and Student Assistant in the College of Engineering & IT. Shahad has been recognized for her achievements with several awards, including winning the University of Dubai Pitching Competition in 2023 and being selected as the Future Disruptors Program Winner by Software AG in 2022. She also secured the 2nd position in the Youth Sustainability Competition at the University of Sharjah in 2022. Her passion for continuous learning is evident through the numerous certificates she has earned, covering a range of topics from artificial intelligence to data science. Shahad has actively participated in various programs, such as the UAE AI Summer Camp and the Scientific Research Ambassador program. In addition to her academic and professional engagements, Shahad has demonstrated her public speaking skills at various events, serving as the Master of Ceremony for IEEE Social Event, Graduation Ceremony, New Student’s Orientation Program, and the Dean’s Honors Event. Her research contributions are notable, with a conference paper titled “Cuneiform Symbols Identification System using Correlation Technique,” presented at the 2022 5th International Conference on Signal Processing and Information Security.

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