Electrical & computer engineering
Temple University · Philadelphia
Engineer in the making

Portfolio

Farah Abrahem

Electrical & computer engineering student focused on programming, hardware, and prototyping. First-generation Egyptian American. Future first engineer in my family.

Code. Circuits.
Prototypes.
Electrical & computer engineeringFirst-generation perspectiveTemple University
Selected work / Hardware + software

Engineering projects.

Microcontroller control, system design, and software.

Temple Hardware Hackathon

Sustainability Category Winner

01 / Microcontroller prototype

Incubator delivery
prototype

November–December 2024

Programmed micro:bits for heating control and temperature monitoring at 85–90°F, with visual and audio alerts outside the target range.

  • Connected two micro:bits for external temperature and status display.
  • Helped define requirements and integrate insulation.
  • Supported temperature-consistency testing and wrote user instructions.
micro:bitTemperature controlPrototyping
02 / System design

Portable oxygen
monitoring system

February–April 2025

Designed a portable oxygen monitoring system concept for patients with COPD.

  • Researched respiratory physiology and oxygen needs.
  • Collaborated on system components and preliminary specifications.
Healthcare designResearchTeam collaboration
03 / Software

Tic-Tac-Toe

Built with Swift

Built a Swift Tic-Tac-Toe game with an automated computer opponent.

SwiftGame logic
My technical toolkit

Technical skills.

Programming

Java · Python · C · C++ · Verilog · Swift · Rust

Software

MATLAB · JMP · Multisim · AWS · Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word

Laboratory

Digital multimeter · Oscilloscope · Function generator · Breadboarding

The person behind the work

Hi, I’m Farah.

I’m a first-generation Egyptian American studying electrical and computer engineering at Temple University.

I’m working to become the first engineer in my family and help others see a place for themselves in the field.

Curiosity, with purpose.
Where I’m learning

My foundation

Temple University

B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering

College of Engineering
Expected December 2028 · GPA 3.32/4.00

Circuits · Digital Circuit Design · Engineering Computations · Introduction to Engineering: Problem Solving

Beyond the classroom

Experience & leadership.

August 2025–Present

Owl Ambassador

Temple University · College of Engineering

Lead campus and engineering facility tours; introduce prospective students and families to academics, research opportunities, and resources.

Teaching Assistant

First-Year Engineering Seminar
Temple University · College of Engineering

Support first-year students in engineering problem-solving, technical communication, and teamwork.

Guide classroom activities and assignments through the engineering design process.

On campus & in community

Resident Assistant
Temple University · August 2025–Present
Professional Development Chair
Temple Biomedical Engineering Society · September 2024–Present
Social Media
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) · January 2026–Present
Event Coordinator
Women in Engineering · January 2026–Present
Member
Tri-Alpha Honor Society · January 2025–Present
Contact

Let’s connect.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania