Ghida Saleh

Ghida Saleh earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Pécs and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). Over the past ten years in Europe, she has pursued both her academic and professional development, building a strong foundation in structural engineering, engineering design, and analytical problem-solving. Throughout both degrees, she was awarded the highly competitive Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship in recognition of her academic excellence.

Following her master’s degree, Ghida spent five years at ExxonMobil, where she worked across research and development initiatives, supply chain resilience, and global capital projects. As part of a research-focused initiative, she conducted structured supplier interviews, analyzed procurement and operational data, and investigated supply chain vulnerabilities to identify critical risks and develop data-driven recommendations for strategic decision-making. She later served as a Contracts Engineer supporting major billion-dollar capital projects, managing the full contract lifecycle from procurement strategy, and tendering through negotiation and contract execution. Working on complex international projects, where safety, risk management, and collaboration were fundamental to successful project delivery, strengthened her expertise in data analytics, strategic planning, and multidisciplinary decision-making.

Today, Ghida is pursuing a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Management at the University of Colorado Boulder with the Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA). Building on her experience conducting research and development in industry and supporting the delivery of complex capital projects, she transitioned to academia to contribute to research that advances safety in the construction industry. Her unique combination of structural engineering, industrial research, and global project experience enables her to bridge academic research with real-world engineering practice.

Having lived in an international environment for nearly a decade, Ghida enjoys learning about new cultures, traveling, volunteering at international sporting events, and cooking. She values opportunities to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and believes that global experiences enrich both personal growth and professional collaboration.