Historical Figure
Sirin Hamsho
Modern
Serene Hamsho, also transliterated Sirin Hamsho, born in Hama, Syria 1986, is a Syrian engineer and inventor specializing in renewable energy. She is known for her work in the wind energy field and was recognized by the BBC's 100 Women and featured in the finale of the programme's international edit-a-thon in 2016. Hamsho is also a TV presenter and media personality. She hosted her own show on Iqraa TV in 2010, and gained public attention in 2015 with her short film "Immigration".
Connection to Damascus
Studied at the University of Damascus before pursuing graduate studies abroad.
Known for
BBC 100 Women 2016 and IEEE Women in Engineering award 2018.
Lifespan
1986
Biography
Serene Hamsho, also transliterated Sirin Hamsho, born in Hama, Syria 1986, is a Syrian engineer and inventor specializing in renewable energy. She is known for her work in the wind energy field and was recognized by the BBC's 100 Women and featured in the finale of the programme's international edit-a-thon in 2016. Hamsho is also a TV presenter and media personality. She hosted her own show on Iqraa TV in 2010, and gained public attention in 2015 with her short film "Immigration".