Sarah Quraishi
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Sara Quraishi | |
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سارہ قریشی | |
| Born | |
| Education | B.E Mechanical Engineering, PhD Aerodynamics |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupations | Chief executive officer and Cofounder, Aero Engine Craft |
| Father | Masood Latif Qureshi[1] |
| Awards |  Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (2024)[2] |
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]
Qureshi 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.
