Sarah Qureshi

"I am an aerospace engineer, a pilot, a deep tech entrepreneur and a radical inventor of flying machines. Other than that I am a proud mom of a 10 year old girl. I am considered to be a trailblazer for women in STEM and an inspiration for women leaders in Aerospace around the globe. I am also a prominent voice on sustainable aviation in the media. "

"As the CEO and co-founder of Aero Engine Craft, I am developing contrail-free aero-engines for the reduction of global warming and to induce artificial rain during aircraft flight through on-board water recovery from fuel emissions; creating a vision of the future for the aviation industry whereby it can not only reduce aviation induced global warming but also adopt an approach to treat the fuel emissions as a resource. I can also fly planes upside down."

"I have setup and co-founded Pakistan’s first commercial aerospace and engine R&D Company Aero Engine Craft Private Limited in Pakistan to develop the world’s first green contrail-free aero engine for the global aviation industry. I have also invented and filed a patent on “A supersonic Turbofan Engine”."

"I like to fly planes, play sports, run, ride a horse, climb a mountain , explore nature, read a book, spend time with family , cook and bake. These are my fun time activities. I also volunteer to impart STEM lessons in aviation to children during my spare time. Other than that, I support other organizations in promoting aerospace in my country."

"We make jet engines for aircraft. The day starts with practical work at the manufacturing setup and factory building and testing the engine with my team. Some time is spent on the computer and with my books and notepad in designing the engine and doing Math calculations. A part of the day is also spent in meetings and office work on the computer."

"I have a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering from Cranfield University, UK. My area of specialization is Aerospace Propulsion whereby I researched on the design of an environmentally safe contrail-free aero-engine .Prior to this, I completed my MRes degree in the field of Aerospace Dynamics from Cranfield University, UK. I graduated as a Mechanical engineer initially and then worked for a few years in the industry before taking up postgraduate studies."