Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi has a diverse range of work experience in the aerospace and technology sectors. Abdulla Ahmad currently holds the position of Head of Strategic Research at the UAE Space Agency since October 2021. Prior to this role, they had various positions at the UAE Space Agency, including Thermal Subsystem Engineer, Acting Head for Space Science and Technology Section, Space Technology Senior Researcher, Space Technology Engineer, and Thermal Engineer.
In 2019, Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi also worked as a Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineer at The National Space Science and Technology Center.
Before joining the space industry, Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi worked as a Research Assistant at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, where they focused on projects related to plume effect analysis applied to thermal camouflage studies and the design and modeling of sustainable air-cargo container systems for Etihad Airways.
Furthermore, Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi gained experience at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, where they worked on predicting the UAE's future renewable energy mix.
In their early career, Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi had a brief role as an Archivist at DP World.
Overall, Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi's work experience demonstrates a strong background in the aerospace industry, with a focus on thermal subsystems, space technology research, and propulsion systems.
Abdulla Ahmad Alshehhi holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering from Masdar Institute. Abdulla Ahmad also has a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from RMIT University. Abdulla has obtained additional certifications, including PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Python programming from the University of Michigan.
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