A city skyline at dusk with text: Lara Sabobeh, American University of Sharjah Award for Academic Excellence. Inset is a portrait of a smiling woman next to the Geosyntec Consultants logo.
Published On: June 26th, 2025

Lara Sabobeh Receives Academic Award from American University of Sharjah 

Lara Sabobeh from ATM, a Geosyntec Company, earned the College of Engineering Annual Award for Graduate Academic Excellence from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) for the second year in a row.

Lara is a Staff Professional based in Dubai who focuses on civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering projects across the Gulf region. Her work often involves advanced soil analysis, foundation design, and infrastructure development in challenging environments. Her graduate research focused on the impacts of climate change in megacities, remote sensing for leak detection in urban water networks, and GIS-integrated hydrological modeling.

The AUS College of Engineering Annual Awards recognize graduate students’ excellence and contributions across many categories, including academic, research, leadership, community service, and talents.

AUS was founded in 1997 and has become one of the Middle East’s most prestigious academic institutions, known for its rigorous engineering programs and emphasis on research with practical applications. The AUS College of Engineering empowers the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, independent thinkers, global citizens, entrepreneurs, and leaders, helping them excel as engineers and computer scientists.

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For more information on environmental and geotechnical engineering, contact Lara at lara.sabobeh@appliedtm.com.
To learn more about Lara’s work, visit her LinkedIn profile: Lara Sabobeh | LinkedIn