Zeena Farook
About Zeena Farook
Zeena Farook is the Digital Product Growth Lead at Arup in London, with extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and digital ventures focused on climate and sustainability.
Company
Zeena Farook currently works at Arup, based in London, England. She has been with the company since 2021, serving as the Digital Product Growth Lead. Previously, she worked at Oasys Software and the Institution of Civil Engineers. At Arup, she leads the development of digital ventures focusing on climate and sustainability.
Title
Zeena Farook holds the position of Digital Product Growth Lead at Arup. In her current role, she is involved in spearheading digital initiatives that aim to innovate and address environmental concerns.
Education and Expertise
Zeena Farook has an impressive educational background. She earned an MEng (Hons) in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford, and later, an MBA in Engineering/Industrial Management from The University of Manchester. Her expertise spans geotechnical engineering, digital product development, and sustainability.
Professional Background
Throughout her career, Zeena Farook has held several significant roles. She worked at Oasys Software as a University & Research Lead and a Geotechnical Software Specialist. Additionally, she has experience as a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup and an Earthworks Engineer at Network Rail. She has also been a part of the editorial panels for the Institution of Civil Engineers' Computational Engineering and Civil Engineering Proceedings.
Research and Publications
Zeena Farook has contributed to various research projects and publications. Notably, she has published research on the installation of foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines using Finite Element analysis. She has also published papers on automation at the European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ECSMGE). Her MBA dissertation explored the business model for developing a software company.