Salma Yahiao UI
About Salma Yahiao UI
Salma Yahiao is an Offshore Lidar Research and Application Engineer at Vaisala, specializing in lidar technologies for the wind energy sector. With a background in chemical analysis and engineering, she has contributed to various roles in research and development across multiple organizations since 2013.
Current Role at Vaisala
Salma Yahiao UI currently serves as an Offshore Lidar Research and Application Engineer at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides lidar expertise to both internal teams and external clients, facilitating collaboration within the industry. Her work focuses on advancing the application of lidar technologies in offshore environments, contributing to Vaisala's initiatives in wind energy and environmental monitoring.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to her current role, Salma Yahiao UI worked at Vaisala as a Data Science Research Engineer from 2017 to 2021. She has also held positions as a Project Engineer at Sunti in 2015, a CFD Engineer at EDF R&D in 2016, and an R&D Engineer at Ciments du Maroc and PHOSBOUCRAA in 2014. These roles have equipped her with diverse engineering skills and experience in research and development across various sectors.
Education and Academic Background
Salma Yahiao UI earned her Engineer's degree in Process, Energy, and Environment from École nationale des sciences appliquées d'Agadir, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. She furthered her education at Université Gustave Eiffel, where she studied Modélisation et simulation numérique en mécanique des fluides et transferts thermiques, achieving a Master 2 (M2) from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she participated in a PhD summer school at DTU - Technical University of Denmark, focusing on Remote Sensing for Wind Energy in 2020.
Contributions to Wind Energy Conferences
Salma Yahiao UI actively participates in international wind energy conferences, where she contributes to discussions on advancements in wind energy technologies. Her involvement in these conferences highlights her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments and sharing knowledge with peers and stakeholders.
Specialization in Lidar Technologies
Salma Yahiao UI specializes in scientific marketing for both floating and fixed lidar technologies. This focus allows her to effectively communicate the benefits and applications of lidar systems in various contexts, enhancing understanding and adoption of these technologies in the wind energy sector.