About

Hi! I’m Arwa Abougharib.

I’m a mechanical engineer with a knack for tech, modelling, and systems design. Starting my first job at the young age of 16, I had the chance to explore many things, including legal administration and management through my family’s business while pursuing my engineering studies, eventually putting the two skill sets together through a master’s in engineering management. That is, until a lecture on the history of fire safety engineering—a field born out of human tragedy— changed my life (thank you, Dr. Ahmed Mokhtar!).

Currently, I’m a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia, where my research focuses on modelling the thermal performance of mass timber structures in compartment fires.

You can find more about:

• My background (i.e., academics and professional experience)
• Past research and publications

Have an idea for a research collaboration? Drop me a line via the Contact page.

If I’m not in the office, I’m probably on the mats — check out my UBC BJJ White Belt Survival Guide.

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