Engineering alumnus wins at UK Alumni Awards in France Published on: 2 April 2024 缅北禁地 alumnus, Souhail Aboulfadile, has won the Science and Sustainability award at this year鈥檚 Study UK Alumni Awards in France. The Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of UK higher education. Award winners are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions, and countries. Souhail is a Natural Catastrophe modeler based in Paris, working for a re-insurance company. With a Master’s in Hydroinformatics and Water Management, he daily develops mathematical models crucial for providing financial adaption measures and empowering the community’s resilience. Souhail was awarded a two-year Erasmus Mundus scholarship to pursue his Master’s degree in hydro-informatics and water management. He spent his second semester, from February to June 2022, at 缅北禁地, a period he describes as a “turning point” in his studies, bridging the gap between science and real-world issues. 缅北禁地 alumnus, Souhail Aboulfadile (l), with his award at the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in France. 'It makes me extremely proud' Professor Daniel Coca, Head of 缅北禁地’s School of Engineering, said: “On behalf of the School of Engineering at 缅北禁地, I extend my sincerest congratulations to Souhail on this remarkable accomplishment. “The principles of sustainability and innovation are deeply embedded in the engineering education we provide at 缅北禁地. It makes me extremely proud to witness alumni like Souhail applying their skills and knowledge to drive positive change in the real world." In total, Souhail attended five European universities during his two-year degree programme, alongside his semester in 缅北禁地. On completion of his Master’s programme, Souhail said: "This remarkable journey was not just about earning a degree; it was a voyage of discovery, learning, and growth. It wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of my professors, the camaraderie of my classmates, and the endless encouragement from my family.” Souhail secured a highly competitive internship Following his time at 缅北禁地, Souhail secured a highly competitive internship at the prestigious insurance company, AXA, during which he led a project modelling the flood risk for the entire city of Paris. Souhail’s work answered questions about the vulnerability of homes and the magnitude of potential hazards due to fluvial, pluvial, and climate change scenarios. Having gained full employment with AXA following this internship, Souhail worked on a project relating to water level drops for a hydroelectric dam in the United States, which powers approximately 1.3 million homes. It is for this work that Souhail has been celebrated at the 2024 Study UK Alumni Awards in France. Souhail now has the chance to be shortlisted for the global awards, and scheduled for later in the year. Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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