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Dyhia Zatout

Dyhia Zatout

Electrical and Electronic Engineer

Doha, Qatar

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Dyhia Zatout is a 26 year old female electrical engineer specialising in telecommunications with a Bachelor of Science from Qatar and a Master of Science in Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Sussex, UK. She has worked in leading organisations including Petrotech, Oxygen Company Qatar, and TotalEnergies.

At the University of Doha for Science and Technology, Dyhia led cross-disciplinary projects in IoT-based wearable technologies and renewable energy systems, including solar and wind turbine technologies, applying smart engineering solutions to enhance sustainability, performance, and industrial applications. At the university of Sussex , She also led projects in robotics, image processing for car detection, and AI/machine learning applications for corrosion detection using cutting-edge TENG technology, all of which required strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills, making her highly aware of the steps and practices critical for successful engineering projects.

Through her participation in the TotalEnergies seminar, Dyhia further expanded her knowledge and practical understanding of renewable energy integration, gaining insights into large-scale energy transition strategies.

Dyhia’s professional journey bridges deep technical expertise with a passion for engineering leadership and culture. She advocates for engineering environments that promote collaboration, innovation, and ethical responsibility, inspiring engineers to lead with precision, purpose, and strategic vision, shaping technology-driven solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

Area of Expertise

  • Information & Communications Technology
  • Physical & Life Sciences

Topics

  • engineering leadership
  • Data Engineering with Python
  • Engineering Culture & Leadership
  • Software Engineering Management
  • Engineering Culture
  • engineering management

The Heart Behind Engineering Innovation: The Hidden Power of Culture

In today’s fast-evolving engineering landscape, technical excellence alone is not enough . It’s the culture behind the innovation that determines whether ideas thrive or fade. This session explores how engineering leadership can cultivate environments where creativity, ethics, and collaboration drive meaningful progress.

Drawing from my experiences across the energy and technology sectors , from telecommunications systems in Qatar to advanced research in the UK . I’ll share lessons on bridging technical mastery with emotional intelligence, and how to lead teams that not only design great systems but also embody resilience, inclusivity, and integrity.

We will uncover the subtle cultural dimensions that shape engineering practices: how communication styles affect design decisions, how leadership vision transforms team morale, and how cross-cultural collaboration fuels innovation. Through real-world examples and reflective insights, this talk challenges engineers to see leadership not as a title, but as a shared responsibility , to elevate others, to question ethically, and to design with humanity in mind.

Participants will leave with actionable strategies for fostering engineering cultures that balance precision with purpose, and leadership models that inspire both excellence and empathy.

Dyhia Zatout

Electrical and Electronic Engineer

Doha, Qatar

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