Alumni Focus: Mayadah AlHashem

Summary

Mayadah AlHashem (M.S. '16), a KAUST alumna in mechanical engineering, credits her KAUST experience for her success as a flow assurance engineer at Saudi Aramco. After completing her bachelor's at UC Santa Barbara and interning at Masdar Institute, she pursued her master's at KAUST. AlHashem emphasizes KAUST's role in networking, advanced research, and professional development, including communication and resume building. Why it matters: The success of KAUST alumni in key Saudi industries reinforces the university's role in developing talent aligned with Saudi Arabia's economic goals.