Tahira Shahrin Altaf, Ami Chem E
About Tahira Shahrin Altaf, Ami Chem E
Tahira Shahrin Altaf is a Graduate Fire Engineer at Arup in London, with a background in chemical engineering and experience in various engineering and research roles.
Current Position at Arup
Tahira Shahrin Altaf is currently working as a Graduate Fire Engineer at Arup in London, England. She has been with the company since 2021. In her role, she has contributed to various fire safety projects, focusing on innovative engineering solutions. She has developed expertise in fire dynamics and risk assessment and has been actively involved in professional development programs related to fire engineering.
Previous Experience at Imperial College London
Before joining Arup, Tahira served as a President's Ambassador at Imperial College London from 2019 to 2021. During her two-year tenure, she played a key role in representing the college and engaging with prospective students and alumni. This role required strong communication and leadership skills, which she demonstrated effectively.
Internships at Berger Paints and Eastern Refinery Limited
Tahira has also gained practical experience through internships. In 2019, she worked as a Research and Development Intern at Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited for three months. In 2018, she had a brief stint as an Engineering Intern at Eastern Refinery Limited in Bangladesh. These internships provided her with valuable industry insights and practical skills in chemical engineering.
Academic Background
Tahira holds a Master of Science in Advanced Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, completed in 2020. She also achieved a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, First Class (Honours), from UCL in 2018. Her academic journey began at Chittagong Grammar School, where she completed her high school education from 2011 to 2015.
Early Career Roles at UCL
Tahira's early career includes several roles at UCL. In 2018, she was an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy (STEaPP) for one month. She also served as a Senior Mentor in 2017 for three months and as a Transition Mentor from 2016 to 2017. These roles were instrumental in developing her mentoring and teaching skills.