UAE Space Agency
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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The UAE Space Agency has been created to lead, regulate and coordinate the UAE’s growing Space sector. The Agency will join the international Space community in promoting Space exploration and contributing to global scientific research and development. The Agency developed its strategic framework to guide the execution of its three mandates dictated by Federal Decree No. 1 of 2014, which include: 1. Developing the Space sector 2. Creating Space policy and regulation 3. Directing national Space programs that will benefit the UAE’s economy Consistent with its strategic framework, the Agency has identified priority initiatives that are critical to building world-class capabilities. These initiatives include cultivating a diverse and capable workforce and engaging key stakeholders to promote the nation’s space positions locally, regionally, and internationally. Our mission is to organize, regulate and support the space sector in the country and enhance its position in this area. We plan to encourage the development and use of Space science and technology in the country and advance within the industry. The establishment of international partnerships in the Space sector is crucial and our objective is to enhance the role of the state and its position in the space sector. To achieve its mission, the UAE Space Agency will recruit, hire, develop, and retain national professionals over the next three to five years. Employees will be supported by a robust internal Emiratization Training Plan.