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<strong>Annual</strong> Review<br />
2011/2012
Strategic Priorities<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
the Future<br />
Competing in the global economy<br />
For the engineering leaders <strong>of</strong> tomorrow<br />
Two lectures by Lord Browne <strong>of</strong> Madingley<br />
President, The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> 2006-2011<br />
A series <strong>of</strong> debates<br />
As the UK’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the most successful and talented<br />
engineers from across the engineering sectors for a shared purpose: to advance and promote excellence<br />
in engineering. We provide analysis and policy support to promote the UK’s role as a great place from<br />
which to do business. We take a lead on engineering education and we invest in the UK’s world class<br />
research base to underpin innovation. We work to improve public awareness and understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> engineering. We are a national academy with a global outlook and use our international<br />
partnerships to ensure that the UK benefits from international networks, expertise and investment.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s work programmes are driven by four strategic challenges, each <strong>of</strong> which provides a key<br />
contribution to a strong and vibrant engineering sector and to the health and wealth <strong>of</strong> society.<br />
Nuclear Construction Lessons Learned Lessons Learned<br />
Guidance on best Best practice: Practice: welding Welding<br />
1<br />
A selection <strong>of</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> and<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the Future publications<br />
2011/2012<br />
Drive faster and more balanced<br />
economic growth<br />
The strategic challenge is to improve the capacity<br />
<strong>of</strong> UK entrepreneurs and enterprises to create<br />
innovative products and services, increase wealth<br />
and employment and rebalance the economy in<br />
favour <strong>of</strong> productive industry.<br />
Lead the pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
The strategic challenge is to harness the collective<br />
expertise, energy and capacity <strong>of</strong> the engineering<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession to enhance the UK’s economic and<br />
social development.<br />
Foster better education and skills<br />
The strategic challenge is to create a system <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering education and training that satisfies<br />
the aspirations <strong>of</strong> young people while delivering<br />
the high calibre engineers and technicians that<br />
businesses need.<br />
Promote engineering at the<br />
heart <strong>of</strong> society<br />
The strategic challenge is to improve public<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> engineering, increase<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> how engineering impacts on lives<br />
and increase public recognition for our most<br />
talented engineers.<br />
Making green growth real:<br />
UK <strong>of</strong>fshore wind supply chain<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
the Future<br />
Achieving excellence in engineering<br />
education: the ingredients <strong>of</strong><br />
successful change<br />
March 2012<br />
Athlete or Machine?<br />
Which is more important in<br />
the bob skeleton event?<br />
A STEM teaching and learning resource<br />
from The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Panel for Biomedical <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> innovation in the<br />
Tuesday 15 November 2011<br />
Venue:<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Medical Sciences<br />
41 Portland Place<br />
London W1B 1QH<br />
Smart infrastructure: the future<br />
Lecture series in Mobile Telecommunications and Networks<br />
How mobile phones promote<br />
economic development<br />
Tom Standage<br />
Digital Editor, The Economist<br />
Monday 27 February 2012<br />
6.00pm for 6.30pm<br />
Venue:<br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> Society<br />
6-9 Carlton House Terrace<br />
London SW1Y 5AG<br />
The 2011 Hinton Lecture and optional dinner<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> challenges at the<br />
energy frontiers<br />
Bob Dudley<br />
CEO, BP plc<br />
Monday 11 April 2011<br />
6pm for 6.30pm<br />
Venue:<br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> Institution <strong>of</strong> Great Britain<br />
21 Albemarle Street<br />
London W1S 4BS<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the future <strong>of</strong> water<br />
Review <strong>of</strong> 2011 discussion series<br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Incorporated by <strong>Royal</strong> Charter<br />
HRH The Prince Philip Duke <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh KG KT OM GBE Senior Fellow<br />
HRH The Princess <strong>Royal</strong> KG KT GCVO QSO <strong>Royal</strong> Fellow<br />
HRH The Duke <strong>of</strong> Kent KG GCMG GCVO <strong>Royal</strong> Fellow<br />
Sir John Parker FREng President
Contents<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>review</strong><br />
Strategic priorities<br />
inside front cover<br />
President’s <strong>review</strong> 2<br />
Chief Executive’s foreword 4<br />
Drive faster and more balanced economic growth 6<br />
Foster better education and skills 10<br />
Lead the pr<strong>of</strong>ession 14<br />
Promote engineering at the heart <strong>of</strong> society 18<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> highlights 2011-2012 24<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> funding 26<br />
Annex 27<br />
View the online version <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Annual</strong> Review along with the full Financial Report and Accounts at: www.raeng.org.uk/about/annrev<br />
Contents 1
President’s <strong>review</strong><br />
Sir John Parker with pupils from St Saviour’s and<br />
St Olave’s School in Southwark, South London<br />
where he gave an inspirational talk to the girls<br />
about engineering. The school was involved<br />
in the <strong>Academy</strong>’s London <strong>Engineering</strong> Project<br />
between 2007-2010<br />
The 35th anniversary year <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> saw some <strong>of</strong> our Fellowship’s<br />
long-held aspirations become reality.<br />
Under Lord Browne’s focused and<br />
determined leadership as President<br />
from 2006 to 2011, the <strong>Academy</strong> has<br />
developed its leadership role, increased<br />
its contribution to national policy,<br />
strengthened its support for researchers<br />
and entrepreneurs, deepened its<br />
international relationships, raised its<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile with the public and opinion<br />
leaders and reached out to more young<br />
people than ever before. Lord Browne<br />
was also critical in securing the lease to<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong>’s Carlton House Terrace<br />
premises in 2006 which has undergone<br />
significant renovations over the last year.<br />
Another engineering landmark took<br />
place in the last year: working in<br />
partnership with the government,<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> launched the Queen<br />
Elizabeth Prize for <strong>Engineering</strong> – a<br />
£1 million international prize.<br />
My thanks to Lord Browne are<br />
already on record but it would be<br />
remiss <strong>of</strong> me not to repeat here the<br />
appreciation and gratitude <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Fellowship for his achievements and<br />
my pledge to build on his legacy to<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> and to engineering.<br />
Fellows<br />
Our efforts to encourage a<br />
broader-based Fellowship that is more<br />
representative <strong>of</strong> the society we serve<br />
is bearing fruit, with more women<br />
engineers elected to the Fellowship<br />
and a better balance <strong>of</strong> the strengths <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering across both industry and<br />
academia. I have been travelling around<br />
the UK meeting as many <strong>of</strong> our Fellows<br />
as possible where they live and work to<br />
hear their views first hand on how our<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> can develop for the future.<br />
Friends and supporters<br />
Our progress depends on partnership<br />
with friends and supporters who share<br />
our ambitions for the <strong>Academy</strong> and<br />
our aspirations for engineering. As<br />
President and, formerly, as the chair <strong>of</strong><br />
the Development Campaign Board, I<br />
want to take this opportunity to thank<br />
my Board members, our Fellows and<br />
the many other supporters who have<br />
contributed so magnificently to the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s fundraising efforts.<br />
Our thriving programme <strong>of</strong> work in<br />
education is one important beneficiary<br />
<strong>of</strong> major support from Fellows, from<br />
industry, charitable foundations and<br />
other generous contributors. Through<br />
a range <strong>of</strong> initiatives, we are helping<br />
shape national education policy;<br />
supporting teaching in schools, colleges<br />
and universities; promoting technical<br />
skills and seeking to inspire and engage<br />
young people. Our aim is to create<br />
opportunities for many more young<br />
people so that they can enjoy fulfilling<br />
engineering careers and to help create<br />
the skilled workforce that the nation<br />
needs for a rebalanced economy.<br />
Our fundraising campaign has also<br />
enabled the extensive refurbishment <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Academy</strong>’s premises. The building<br />
has become truly fit for purpose with<br />
new public spaces and superb facilities,<br />
made possible through the generosity<br />
<strong>of</strong> friends and supporters who share<br />
our vision <strong>of</strong> a Forum for engineering in<br />
the UK. We now have a worthy home<br />
in which the whole engineering family<br />
can come together, alongside the<br />
public and policymakers, to tackle the<br />
critical issues we face. We are honoured<br />
that our Senior Fellow has given his<br />
permission to name the building Prince<br />
Philip House.<br />
Leadership<br />
As a national academy, a great strength<br />
is that we span all sectors <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
and are rooted in the pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
engineering institutions <strong>of</strong> the UK.<br />
Over the year, we have developed<br />
our leadership role by harnessing the<br />
strengths across the pr<strong>of</strong>ession, with<br />
more <strong>of</strong> our policy and communications<br />
activities being undertaken jointly<br />
with partners across engineering.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s role as a focal point<br />
for engineering advice has gained<br />
considerable traction with government,<br />
with an increased number <strong>of</strong> requests<br />
for the expertise <strong>of</strong> Fellows to address<br />
issues, inform discussion, support<br />
projects and serve on government<br />
committees, task groups and <strong>review</strong><br />
bodies. With our sister national<br />
academies, we have worked to improve<br />
communications and collaboration on<br />
policy so that we can better fulfil our<br />
duties to the nation.<br />
Queen Elizabeth Prize for<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Today, the world needs engineering<br />
innovation as much if not more than<br />
ever before. The launch <strong>of</strong> the Queen<br />
Elizabeth Prize for <strong>Engineering</strong> will not<br />
only recognise outstanding engineering<br />
achievement but will illuminate the<br />
influence and impact <strong>of</strong> engineering on<br />
the world to a much wider audience.<br />
The launch <strong>of</strong> the prize in November<br />
2011 was supported by all three main<br />
political parties – a rare occurrence and<br />
a very public acknowledgment that<br />
engineering underpins every aspect<br />
<strong>of</strong> society and needs to be nurtured,<br />
recognised and celebrated.<br />
The framework for the prize has now<br />
been established, the distinguished<br />
international judging panel appointed<br />
under the chairmanship <strong>of</strong> an <strong>Academy</strong><br />
Past President, Lord Broers, and the<br />
coming year will see the first prize<br />
winner announced in May 2013. The<br />
search for the winning entry will provide<br />
an excellent platform from which to<br />
promote the story <strong>of</strong> engineering in a<br />
uniquely inspiring way. I am delighted<br />
to be a trustee for the Prize, under the<br />
chairmanship <strong>of</strong> Lord Browne.<br />
Supporting national capacity<br />
In adopting the new strategic plan, the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s Council set the number one<br />
priority as support for economic growth.<br />
An important element <strong>of</strong> this is our<br />
research programme. With support from<br />
the private sector and other third parties,<br />
we make a real contribution to the<br />
engineering performance <strong>of</strong> the nation<br />
by enabling leading-edge researchers<br />
to develop centres <strong>of</strong> excellence and<br />
provide opportunities for earlier career<br />
researchers to establish themselves at<br />
the highest level.<br />
Despite the current challenging<br />
economic climate, these schemes<br />
have continued to attract strong<br />
investment from industry. We now<br />
have 40 Research Chairs and Senior<br />
Research Fellows and 54 Research<br />
Fellows in post. The new <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Enterprise Fellowships were awarded<br />
for the first time and <strong>of</strong>fer a brilliant<br />
package <strong>of</strong> support for outstanding<br />
innovators in UK universities, allowing<br />
researchers to spend 12 months<br />
developing the commercial potential<br />
<strong>of</strong> their research while benefiting from<br />
business training and mentoring from<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Fellows with a track record <strong>of</strong><br />
successful innovation.<br />
Finally<br />
I would like to take this opportunity<br />
to thank the Fellows who sit on our<br />
Council and committees for the<br />
sterling work they have done to lead,<br />
shape, undertake and promote the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s agenda over the past year.<br />
The senior Vice President, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Sir William Wakeham, has provided<br />
exceptional support and leadership.<br />
Our CEO, Philip Greenish and his<br />
staff team, continue to serve the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> with pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, energy<br />
and enthusiasm. Together, we are<br />
committed to ensuring the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
makes a very significant contribution<br />
to engineering at this critical time,<br />
supporting the innovation, skills and<br />
policy framework that the nation needs.<br />
Sir John Parker FREng<br />
President<br />
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President’s <strong>review</strong> 3
Chief Executive’s foreword<br />
T<br />
he last year has been one<br />
<strong>of</strong> dramatic development<br />
for the <strong>Academy</strong> – it has<br />
also presented a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> opportunities for<br />
engineering.<br />
In 2011, the Council adopted a new<br />
strategic plan and this annual <strong>review</strong><br />
reports our activities for the year against<br />
each <strong>of</strong> the five strategic objectives<br />
within it: to drive faster and more<br />
balanced economic growth; to foster<br />
better education and skills; to lead the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession; to promote engineering<br />
at the heart <strong>of</strong> society; and to build<br />
organisational capacity. The plan, which<br />
is short and focused, also sets out the<br />
values, purpose, vision and role <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
The Fellowship<br />
The lifeblood <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> is its<br />
Fellowship and the Council has taken<br />
firm steps to broaden the diversity and<br />
the range <strong>of</strong> backgrounds and sectors<br />
from which talented engineers are<br />
nominated for Fellowship. This year, 50<br />
UK Fellows, six International Fellows<br />
and three Honorary Fellows were<br />
elected, almost the number permitted<br />
by Charter and Statute. Nine <strong>of</strong> the<br />
new intake <strong>of</strong> Fellows are women – the<br />
highest number <strong>of</strong> women elected in<br />
one year in the <strong>Academy</strong>’s history.<br />
The sheer range <strong>of</strong> experience and<br />
breadth <strong>of</strong> expertise <strong>of</strong> our Fellowship<br />
create a strong base for the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
work. It ensures that we are able to<br />
apply our Fellows’ formidable skills to<br />
a very wide spectrum <strong>of</strong> national and<br />
international challenges and to provide<br />
the leadership expected <strong>of</strong> a national<br />
academy in all aspects <strong>of</strong> engineering.<br />
We have improved arrangements<br />
in place to engage better with our<br />
new Fellows so that they have every<br />
opportunity to play an active part in<br />
the life <strong>of</strong> their <strong>Academy</strong> in the year<br />
that they are elected.<br />
Resources<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s £12.5 million grant from<br />
the Department <strong>of</strong> Business, Innovation<br />
and Skills may be a tiny proportion <strong>of</strong><br />
the government’s £4.5 billion annual<br />
science and research budget but it<br />
provides the core resource for the<br />
organisation. For every £1 <strong>of</strong> public<br />
money, the <strong>Academy</strong> raises a further<br />
£2.85 from the private or third sector.<br />
This is lower than last year’s equivalent<br />
total <strong>of</strong> £3.15, which is symptomatic<br />
<strong>of</strong> the current economic climate, but<br />
reflects in simple financial terms the<br />
value that the <strong>Academy</strong> can add. With<br />
our government grant set at a fixed<br />
level for four years without allowance<br />
for inflation, we are responding by<br />
increasing our efforts to find alternative<br />
sources <strong>of</strong> income.<br />
With the successful completion <strong>of</strong> the 3<br />
Carlton House Terrace building project<br />
appeal, the Council has now agreed a<br />
new target for income generation from<br />
non-public sources. This is critical if the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> is to continue its forward<br />
momentum. We also continue to explore<br />
creative new ways <strong>of</strong> working: we<br />
have created new partnerships, we are<br />
sharing some back <strong>of</strong>fice functions with<br />
sister national academies and we have<br />
tightened our internal management.<br />
Forum for engineering project<br />
Against this challenging background,<br />
we were immensely grateful for the<br />
generosity <strong>of</strong> our Fellows and many<br />
supporters that allowed us to embark<br />
on a major capital building programme<br />
to transform our Grade 1 listed building.<br />
The project was designed and led by<br />
Stefanie Fischer <strong>of</strong> architects Burrell Foley<br />
Fischer and was fully funded before<br />
work began. Building work started in<br />
July 2011 and completed in April 2012.<br />
Knight Harwood was the lead contractor,<br />
chosen because <strong>of</strong> its outstanding<br />
track record in delivering challenging<br />
refurbishment works in listed buildings.<br />
This major undertaking involved the<br />
removal <strong>of</strong> internal walls, the installation<br />
<strong>of</strong> two new lifts and the complete<br />
refurbishment <strong>of</strong> the ground and<br />
first floor spaces and the basement<br />
mezzanine. In addition, a new accessible<br />
entrance was created for all visitors. A<br />
sinuous bridge, donated by Babcock<br />
International and built by their Rosyth<br />
apprentices, is set in a small garden<br />
which marks our building apart from its<br />
neighbours in Carlton House Terrace.<br />
My thanks are due to the 3 Carlton<br />
House Terrace Project Committee,<br />
led by Dr Paul Golby. The project was<br />
supported and supervised by Fellows<br />
with expertise in all the relevant<br />
fields who ensured that it was<br />
completed on time, to budget and<br />
to a very high standard. I must also<br />
pay tribute to the <strong>Academy</strong> staff who<br />
continued to work in the building<br />
throughout the project, enduring<br />
noise, dirt and disruption with good<br />
humour and grace. I believe the project<br />
to create the physical infrastructure for<br />
the Forum for engineering has been an<br />
outstanding success.<br />
International activities<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s domestic activities<br />
are complemented by a strong<br />
programme <strong>of</strong> international outreach.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> works with partner<br />
academies and institutions across<br />
the world to strengthen its own<br />
and the UK’s capability and raise the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> engineering nationally and<br />
internationally. Activities this year<br />
have included a six-academy series <strong>of</strong><br />
symposia with the <strong>Royal</strong> Society and<br />
the national science and engineering<br />
academies in the US and China on<br />
the important new field <strong>of</strong> synthetic<br />
biology. We have also held joint<br />
initiatives on energy storage and<br />
emerging technologies with China, a<br />
collaboration with several European<br />
academies to provide innovation<br />
advice to the EU Commission, and<br />
a capacity building programme for<br />
engineering in Africa.<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> leadership<br />
Nurturing, developing and exercising<br />
engineering leadership is central to<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong>’s purpose. Our role in<br />
bringing together the pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
institutions and other key organisations<br />
to share thinking on the serious issues<br />
<strong>of</strong> the day and to create common<br />
positions on national policy issues is<br />
now well established and effective.<br />
Our new Forum for engineering will<br />
enable us to draw our pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
together in a different way to raise the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile and presence <strong>of</strong> engineering as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> national life. Our Fellowship will<br />
shape, lead and drive this important<br />
new development in the <strong>Academy</strong>’s life.<br />
We provide a range <strong>of</strong> grants,<br />
bursaries and personal development<br />
opportunities for students and early- to<br />
mid-career engineers to help them<br />
develop as leaders <strong>of</strong> the future. Our<br />
awards are intended to celebrate great<br />
engineers and provide an opportunity<br />
for future generations to reach the<br />
pinnacle <strong>of</strong> their careers. I am delighted<br />
that the <strong>Academy</strong> is now the custodian<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Queen Elizabeth Prize for<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> with excellent progress<br />
being made on this important initiative.<br />
Leadership <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> is critical<br />
to our success: the year saw the<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> Lord Browne’s term <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fice as President and his succession<br />
by Sir John Parker. The role <strong>of</strong> the<br />
President is hugely important in setting<br />
the strategic agenda, leading <strong>Academy</strong><br />
meetings and events and representing<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> and its Fellowship at<br />
the very highest levels. It is extremely<br />
time-consuming and I am very grateful<br />
indeed to Lord Browne and Sir John,<br />
both <strong>of</strong> whom have many other<br />
important roles, for their visionary yet<br />
practical leadership and their support<br />
to the executive team. My staff team<br />
and I are also indebted to the Council<br />
and the standing committees for<br />
leading our work, <strong>of</strong> which we are all<br />
immensely proud.<br />
Philip Greenish CBE<br />
Chief Executive<br />
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Chief Executive’s foreword 5
Drive faster and more<br />
balanced economic growth<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> is<br />
committed to<br />
supporting sustainable<br />
and balanced economic<br />
growth. It provides support<br />
to excellent researchers<br />
tackling problems <strong>of</strong><br />
importance to society and<br />
industry, celebrates and<br />
invests in outstanding<br />
entrepreneurs and<br />
innovators, and brings<br />
together academia and<br />
business to create the<br />
conditions in which<br />
innovation can flourish.<br />
Right: Dr Karin Hing, 2011 Silver Medallist<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s programmes and<br />
awards target multiple stages <strong>of</strong> the<br />
innovation pipeline, from the ERA<br />
Foundation Entrepreneur’s Award for<br />
young innovators through to a suite<br />
<strong>of</strong> research support schemes, the<br />
prestigious MacRobert Award, the<br />
UK’s premier award for innovation in<br />
engineering, and the new international<br />
Queen Elizabeth Prize for <strong>Engineering</strong>.<br />
This year the <strong>Academy</strong> also launched<br />
its <strong>Engineering</strong> Enterprise Fellowships:<br />
an important new way <strong>of</strong> providing<br />
funding, mentoring and business<br />
support to outstanding businessminded<br />
researchers to enable them to<br />
develop the commercial potential <strong>of</strong><br />
their work.<br />
In addition to providing funds for<br />
UK-based researchers, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
also undertakes a range <strong>of</strong> activities<br />
focused on supporting international<br />
collaborations in innovation and<br />
research.<br />
Awards<br />
The MacRobert Award is awarded<br />
annually to an individual or team for an<br />
exceptional engineering innovation that<br />
has been both commercially successful<br />
and delivered societal benefits. In 2011<br />
the winner was a team from Micros<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Research Cambridge for the human<br />
motion capture system for Xbox Kinect.<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t’s Kinect replaces hand-held<br />
games controllers with a new method <strong>of</strong><br />
interaction between user and machine.<br />
Movies and music can be controlled with<br />
the wave <strong>of</strong> a hand or by voice, making<br />
the user’s body the controller.<br />
The Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research Cambridge<br />
laboratory applied machine learning<br />
techniques to build the system’s<br />
capability to analyse depth images<br />
independently, classifying pixels in<br />
each depth image as belonging to<br />
one <strong>of</strong> 31 body parts. The classifier is<br />
then trained and tested using a very<br />
large database <strong>of</strong> pre-classified images,<br />
covering varied poses and body types.<br />
Possible future applications include<br />
medicine: surgeons could interact with<br />
3D models <strong>of</strong> the body over a computer<br />
system, without touching anything,<br />
when planning surgery or even during<br />
operations. It is engineered so efficiently<br />
that it uses only a fraction <strong>of</strong> the total<br />
available computing capacity – essential<br />
to practical success. Kinect for Xbox<br />
360 soon became the fastest-selling<br />
consumer electronics device <strong>of</strong> all time,<br />
with eight million sold in the first two<br />
months after launch.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s Silver Medals are<br />
awarded to outstanding individuals<br />
in recognition <strong>of</strong> their personal<br />
contributions to UK engineering. The<br />
awards recognise individuals’ success<br />
in creating and bringing to market a<br />
particular idea or innovation. One <strong>of</strong> the<br />
four awardees in 2011 was Dr Karin Hing.<br />
Dr Hing is a senior lecturer in biomedical<br />
materials at Queen Mary, University <strong>of</strong><br />
London, and was the ‘technical linchpin’<br />
Research Chair<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Akid has been<br />
appointed the BP/<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Research Chair in Corrosion<br />
and Materials at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Manchester. The problem <strong>of</strong> corrosion<br />
is a critical limiting factor for materials<br />
performance in the industrial sector,<br />
especially for the oil and gas industry<br />
and companies such as BP plc. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Akid’s research aims to address a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> prominent corrosion-related<br />
structural integrity problems through an<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> damage mechanisms.<br />
The main research areas that have been<br />
proposed by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Akid include:<br />
identifying underlying processes<br />
that give rise to crack development<br />
and growth; developing a better<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the corrosion scales<br />
formed in the oilfield environment;<br />
and replacing established materials<br />
with new metallic materials. A major<br />
output <strong>of</strong> this research work will be the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> more robust predictive<br />
models for materials performance.<br />
In addition to this, the overall benefits<br />
<strong>of</strong> this particular programme include<br />
behind an orthobiologics company sold<br />
recently for more than £200 million.<br />
She used her research into the bioactivity<br />
<strong>of</strong> bone graft substitutes - materials used<br />
in orthopaedic surgery as scaffolds for<br />
guided bone regeneration - to develop<br />
the hypothesis that bone healing could<br />
be enhanced through optimisation <strong>of</strong><br />
both graft pore structure and chemistry,<br />
and invented a novel production<br />
route for the manufacture <strong>of</strong> these<br />
pore structures. Her input into the<br />
revolutionary bone graft substitute helps<br />
show how the commercialisation <strong>of</strong><br />
research can create a successful business<br />
while changing the landscape <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering and medical practice.<br />
The ERA Foundation Entrepreneurs<br />
Award seeks to identify, encourage<br />
and reward early-career stage<br />
engineering researchers working in<br />
UK universities, in the broad field <strong>of</strong><br />
electrotechnology. This year’s award<br />
was won by Dr Sithamparanathan<br />
an improvement in the reliability <strong>of</strong><br />
operations and reduction in the costs <strong>of</strong><br />
energy production. This collaboration<br />
with one <strong>of</strong> the world’s leading energy<br />
companies will further strengthen the<br />
engineering research portfolio <strong>of</strong> the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Manchester, as well as<br />
enhancing research interests in the field<br />
<strong>of</strong> corrosion engineering in the wider<br />
scientific community.<br />
Dr Sithamparanathan Sabesan and Dr<br />
Michael Crisp, inventors <strong>of</strong> low-cost location<br />
sensing systems won the ERA Foundation<br />
Entrepreneurs Award<br />
Sabesan and Dr Michael Crisp, both<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, for<br />
their groundbreaking radio tagging<br />
system, which has the potential to<br />
deliver multimillion pound savings for<br />
airlines and retailers. The pair collected<br />
a £10,000 personal prize, with a further<br />
£30,000 to invest in the development <strong>of</strong><br />
the winning idea.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Akid’s research addresses the effects <strong>of</strong><br />
extreme environments on the materials used in<br />
the oil and gas industry<br />
Research<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s Research Chairs and<br />
Senior Research Fellowships are jointly<br />
funded by the <strong>Academy</strong> and industry<br />
partners to enable leading-edge,<br />
internationally recognised researchers<br />
to develop a centre <strong>of</strong> excellence in<br />
collaborative research. Despite the<br />
challenging economic climate, this<br />
scheme has continued to attract strong<br />
support from industry and over the past<br />
year 10 new appointments were made,<br />
bringing the total number <strong>of</strong> Research<br />
Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships<br />
in post to 40.<br />
A recent <strong>Academy</strong> Senior Research<br />
Fellowship awardee is Dr Chris Gerada,<br />
with Cummins Generator Technology<br />
as the industrial sponsor. He has also<br />
been appointed Research Director <strong>of</strong><br />
the new Cummins Innovation Centre<br />
(CIC) at the University <strong>of</strong> Nottingham.<br />
The CIC will develop the next<br />
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A ‘self-portrait’ photo taken at an altitude<br />
<strong>of</strong> 18km <strong>of</strong> an HTC Trophy smartphone<br />
transmitting data to engineers on the ground<br />
generation <strong>of</strong> electrical machines for<br />
transportation, energy and industry.<br />
The CIC draws together academic staff<br />
and researchers from disciplines across<br />
the Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>, including<br />
leading experts in electrical machine<br />
and drive technology specialising in<br />
electromagnetics, energy systems,<br />
power electronics, health monitoring,<br />
heat transfer and mechanical dynamics.<br />
Their work will aid developments in<br />
reducing the UK’s carbon emissions,<br />
Research Fellowship<br />
Dr Andras Sobester, who holds<br />
a five-year fully funded <strong>RAE</strong>ng/<br />
EPSRC Research Fellowship, leads<br />
the Atmospheric Science through<br />
Robotic Aircraft (ASTRA) initiative<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> Southampton.<br />
Many branches <strong>of</strong> science depend on<br />
accurate observation <strong>of</strong> the physical<br />
and chemical parameters <strong>of</strong> the<br />
atmosphere. These include routine<br />
weather forecasting, predicting future<br />
climate, observing volcanic plumes,<br />
through more-electric transportation<br />
and renewable energy generation.<br />
Another flagship programme, the<br />
Research Fellowship scheme, provides<br />
young researchers with funding and<br />
mentorship over a five-year period to<br />
enable them to establish themselves in<br />
careers at the highest level <strong>of</strong> research.<br />
The scheme is highly competitive<br />
and over the past year, 11 new<br />
appointments were made. The total<br />
and understanding extreme weather.<br />
Current methods <strong>of</strong> obtaining such data<br />
can be wasteful and expensive: each<br />
instrument can only be deployed once<br />
as they are lost or destroyed when they<br />
parachute back to Earth from altitudes<br />
<strong>of</strong> up to 35km.<br />
Dr Sobester and his team are addressing<br />
these issues by designing a generic,<br />
adaptable, low-cost, trackable,<br />
retrievable device with high-altitude<br />
balloon launch capability. The<br />
adaptation <strong>of</strong> smartphone technology<br />
and encasing the instrumentation in<br />
a protective structure enables it to<br />
be tracked by GPS so that it can be<br />
retrieved and reused. The first prototype<br />
has already been successfully deployed<br />
and recovered, after reaching an altitude<br />
<strong>of</strong> 20km. The next stage is to add wings,<br />
control surfaces and an autopilot to<br />
the casing, effectively turning it into a<br />
simple, lightweight, small glider that has<br />
the capability to guide itself towards a<br />
designated collection point, allowing<br />
easier retrieval.<br />
The summer <strong>of</strong> 2011 saw the<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> the prototype <strong>of</strong> the<br />
system and the first phase <strong>of</strong> testing.<br />
The ultimate goal is to introduce a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> new tools to atmospheric<br />
science, which, by virtue <strong>of</strong> their<br />
low operating cost, can make both<br />
routine operations and complex<br />
research campaigns more affordable<br />
or considerably more extensive.<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Enterprise Fellowship<br />
Dr Susannah Clarke is a design engineer<br />
specialising in medical devices. She<br />
has degrees in both engineering<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge) and industrial<br />
design (<strong>Royal</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Art) and has<br />
won numerous awards for her design<br />
concepts. She has been awarded a<br />
Fellowship to establish a spin-out<br />
company from Imperial College London<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering patient-focused solutions in<br />
orthopaedic surgery.<br />
The Enterprise Fellowship funding<br />
will enable her to spend 12 months<br />
number <strong>of</strong> Research Fellowships in post,<br />
including those sponsored jointly with<br />
EPSRC, is now 54.<br />
The first <strong>Engineering</strong> Enterprise<br />
Fellowships were awarded to six<br />
outstanding innovators at UK<br />
universities. The projects chosen<br />
demonstrate the breadth <strong>of</strong><br />
opportunities within engineering,<br />
with research ranging from an<br />
innovative satellite dish to groundbreaking<br />
medical tests. Providing up<br />
to £85,000 <strong>of</strong> funding and support,<br />
the Fellowships allow researchers to<br />
spend 12 months developing the<br />
commercial potential <strong>of</strong> their research.<br />
The Fellowship awardees will receive<br />
business training and mentoring from<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Fellows with entrepreneurial<br />
experience, as well as access to<br />
business angels and venture capitalists.<br />
International<br />
The Research Exchanges with China<br />
and India scheme aims to facilitate<br />
partnerships between researchers<br />
in the UK and India or China with a<br />
view to strengthening international<br />
networks <strong>of</strong> excellence and granting<br />
researchers access to world-class<br />
expertise. Distinguished Visiting<br />
Fellowships provide funding to<br />
enable an academic engineering<br />
department in a UK university to<br />
developing product-based solutions to<br />
improve surgical accuracy. Dr Clarke’s<br />
engineering, design and research<br />
background ideally places her to build<br />
upon academic research findings<br />
and translate them into commercial<br />
products. She will be developing these<br />
design concepts with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Justin<br />
Cobb, Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery<br />
at Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial<br />
College NHS Trust. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cobb<br />
is globally recognised as a leading<br />
surgeon and investigator into the use <strong>of</strong><br />
technology to improve surgical precision<br />
and accuracy.<br />
host a Distinguished Visiting Fellow<br />
from an overseas academic centre <strong>of</strong><br />
excellence for up to a month. Both<br />
schemes continue to be popular and,<br />
in the past year, 30 new Research<br />
Exchanges with China and India and 31<br />
new Distinguished Visiting Fellowships<br />
were funded.<br />
In 2011, a new method for the<br />
points-based system for visas, the<br />
Tier 1 Exceptional Talent route,<br />
was introduced in the UK. The<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> four designated<br />
competent bodies advising the<br />
UK Border Agency on applications<br />
for these visas and over the past<br />
year has endorsed five applications<br />
under both the Exceptional Talent<br />
route, for world-leading researchers,<br />
and Exceptional Promise route, for<br />
researchers who have the potential to<br />
be world-class. Among the engineers<br />
who have successfully applied through<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> are an Iranian chemical<br />
engineer, Dr Roghieh Azerinezhad,<br />
who will take up a research position<br />
at Hydrafact, a spin-out company <strong>of</strong><br />
Heriot-Watt University, and a Korean<br />
researcher, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jong Min Kim,<br />
currently at Samsung Electronics,<br />
who will take up a Chair in Electrical<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> at the University <strong>of</strong> Oxford.<br />
In November 2011, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
and the US National <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Dr Susannah Clarke working on orthopaedic<br />
surgery techniques<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> jointly hosted the second<br />
EU-US Frontiers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Symposium on behalf <strong>of</strong> Euro-CASE,<br />
the umbrella group for European<br />
national engineering academies. Sixty<br />
<strong>of</strong> the best engineers under the age <strong>of</strong><br />
45 from the US and Europe met at the<br />
Beckman Center in southern California<br />
to discuss cutting-edge research<br />
and potential future collaborations<br />
in fast-moving areas at the verges <strong>of</strong><br />
traditional disciplines.<br />
Participants learned how architects<br />
are drawing on the latest materials<br />
and engineering advances to create<br />
solar-powered buildings which<br />
purify their own wastewater, how<br />
biologists are seeking help from<br />
computer engineers to model<br />
processes <strong>of</strong> gene expression in the<br />
cell, and how bioengineers hope<br />
that recent advances in personalised<br />
manufacturing may lead to individuals<br />
printing their own spare organs.<br />
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Foster better education and skills<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> provides a<br />
clear and independent<br />
voice on the value <strong>of</strong> an<br />
engineering education: to<br />
the individual, to society<br />
and to the economy. It is<br />
a champion for technical<br />
skills at all levels.<br />
As well as hosting Education for<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> (E4E), the partnership<br />
through which the engineering<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession provides evidence-based<br />
advice to policymakers, the <strong>Academy</strong> is<br />
deeply involved in practical measures to<br />
improve technical education and skills<br />
training in the UK. In universities and<br />
colleges this frequently means providing<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development support<br />
to lecturers and visiting engineering<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. In schools, support for<br />
the teaching <strong>of</strong> science, technology,<br />
engineering and mathematics (STEM)<br />
subjects is augmented by outreach work<br />
among pupils to inspire them to consider<br />
engineering as a career. This approach<br />
is being adopted by the <strong>Academy</strong> in its<br />
latest mission: an energetic response<br />
to the <strong>Royal</strong> Society’s Shut Down or<br />
Restart report on the state <strong>of</strong> computing<br />
education in schools.<br />
In schools<br />
Tomorrow’s Engineers is the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
partnership programme with<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong>UK, engaging school pupils<br />
with hands-on engineering activities.<br />
In the last year, this partnership has<br />
enabled more than 30,000 young people<br />
to engage with activities provided by<br />
Young Engineers, the Smallpeice Trust,<br />
the <strong>Engineering</strong> Development Trust and<br />
Primary Engineer. Tomorrow’s Engineers<br />
is closely associated with The Big Bang<br />
Science and <strong>Engineering</strong> Fair.<br />
Now in its fourth year, the Barrow<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Project focuses on providing<br />
extracurricular engineering engagement<br />
activities in Barrow-in-Furness and has<br />
worked with 15 schools, two colleges,<br />
230 teachers and STEM Ambassadors,<br />
and more than 10,000 young people.<br />
Using funding provided by BAE Systems,<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> is also working with<br />
more than 300 schools through the<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Engagement Project. This<br />
augments the STEPS at Work Programme<br />
which has provided one-day industrial<br />
placements for 1,300 teachers every<br />
year since 2005. Funding provided by<br />
BG Group has allowed the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
to set up a national Connecting STEM<br />
Teachers programme. The programme<br />
has recruited 16 specialist STEM teacher<br />
coordinators who are responsible for<br />
setting up regional networks <strong>of</strong> support<br />
for non-specialist STEM teachers.<br />
In colleges and universities<br />
The <strong>Engineering</strong> Further Education (EFE)<br />
project, funded by BP plc, supports<br />
teaching and learning in colleges. Over<br />
60 engineering mentors have been<br />
recruited to support 150 engineering<br />
students through e-mentoring. Dozens<br />
<strong>of</strong> contextualised maths resources<br />
supporting teaching and learning on<br />
engineering courses have been created<br />
and these have been disseminated to<br />
a national network <strong>of</strong> more than 60<br />
further education colleges.<br />
In addition, the teaching <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering qualifications in the<br />
further education sector is being<br />
enhanced by engineering lecturer<br />
continual pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />
(CPD) activity funded by the Learning<br />
and Skills Improvement Service, BP<br />
and the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> trained more than<br />
600 further education lecturers<br />
during the year on a range <strong>of</strong> topics<br />
including instrumentation and control,<br />
engineering maintenance, engineering<br />
mathematics, smart materials,<br />
microcontrollers, sustainability, and<br />
getting women into engineering.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> also leads the<br />
engineering component <strong>of</strong> the Higher<br />
Education (HE) Funding Councils<br />
for England and Wales HE STEM<br />
Programmes. More than £650,000 has<br />
been distributed to universities in both<br />
countries to support 65 engineering<br />
curriculum and outreach projects.<br />
Students from the RSA <strong>Academy</strong> in Tipton using<br />
the Athlete or Machine? resource developed as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Engineering</strong> Engagement Project<br />
North London STEM Club participants create<br />
plastic properties from milk. The <strong>Academy</strong> has<br />
been supporting STEM teaching and learning by<br />
delivering continual pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />
training to over 180 schools and teachers across<br />
the UK. Here, students heat up whole milk before<br />
adding vinegar, causing the protein caesin to<br />
precipitate out <strong>of</strong> the milk as a white solid. Caesin<br />
is a long-chain molecule, or polymer, and the<br />
students were encouraged to mould the solid into<br />
different shapes, thereby making a comparison<br />
with other plastics<br />
Boosting technology expertise<br />
With funding from BAE Systems and<br />
the Department for Education, the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> is working in partnership<br />
with the network <strong>of</strong> Science Learning<br />
Centres to deliver continuing<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development for<br />
technology teachers. This project has<br />
trained more than 100 teachers who<br />
want to include aspects <strong>of</strong> electronics<br />
and digital control in their classroom<br />
teaching practice.<br />
The 2011 Ofsted report, Meeting<br />
Technological Challenges? had identified<br />
the lack <strong>of</strong> teacher expertise in<br />
electronics, systems and control as a<br />
reason for the low take-up <strong>of</strong> these<br />
subjects at GCSE. To support these<br />
teachers the project has enlisted<br />
the expertise <strong>of</strong> the Design and<br />
Technology Association to develop<br />
a range <strong>of</strong> courses covering topics<br />
such as actuators (controlling motors),<br />
microcontrollers and electronic textiles.<br />
The teachers who have attended the<br />
training, whether face-to-face or online,<br />
have benefited from the practical nature<br />
<strong>of</strong> the courses and the opportunities<br />
they provide to discuss and share good<br />
practice. The online delegates also<br />
create working relationships developed<br />
with colleagues in other schools<br />
while completing the web-based<br />
collaborative tasks and welcome the<br />
prolonged training period provided by<br />
this course.<br />
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Students from the Barrow <strong>Engineering</strong> Project<br />
taking part in a Silent Engines challenge<br />
set by BAE Systems as part <strong>of</strong> their Future<br />
Engineers Day<br />
Fostering commercialisation <strong>of</strong><br />
student design projects<br />
The Innovation Hothouse was<br />
established in 2010 as an annual<br />
showcase for innovative design<br />
projects delivered in universities by<br />
students as part <strong>of</strong> their degree studies.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> these student projects have<br />
the potential to result in marketable<br />
products or processes that have the<br />
potential to be taken to market and<br />
ultimately commercialised, but they are<br />
usually not taken further than a working<br />
prototype.<br />
A series <strong>of</strong> regional Hothouse events<br />
was held throughout the UK where<br />
potential projects were pressure-tested<br />
by a panel <strong>of</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> Visiting<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essors. A winner is identified from<br />
each region to participate in the final,<br />
held as part <strong>of</strong> the London Design<br />
Festival. In the intervening period,<br />
each project was assigned a business<br />
coach who worked with the student<br />
on preparing a business case and pitch<br />
for the final, in addition to sorting out<br />
outstanding intellectual property issues.<br />
The final event saw participants make<br />
their pitch to a panel <strong>of</strong> business<br />
angels and venture capitalists looking<br />
for investment opportunities. These<br />
potential investors were also keen to<br />
promote the educational aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Hothouse and were to provide feedback<br />
to each participant.<br />
The 2011 winner was Peter Kuschnigg,<br />
a student at the <strong>Royal</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Art.<br />
His revolutionary running shoe based<br />
on the natural motion <strong>of</strong> a runner was<br />
commended for its innovative design<br />
and business potential. The shoe<br />
promotes a smarter and more natural<br />
style <strong>of</strong> running, and also prevents<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> injuries such as runner’s<br />
knee and shin splints as impact is<br />
made on the ball <strong>of</strong> the foot rather<br />
than the heel. So far, Peter has received<br />
significant business mentoring as well<br />
as being introduced to a number <strong>of</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional formation <strong>of</strong> engineers<br />
and technicians<br />
The Technician Council was formed in<br />
July 2010, following two government<br />
white papers examining the national<br />
skills strategy for economic growth.<br />
These highlighted the economic need<br />
for the UK to recognise and develop<br />
a modern class <strong>of</strong> technician. The first<br />
phase <strong>of</strong> the work was hosted by the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>. The Technician Council<br />
membership is a collaboration <strong>of</strong><br />
leading organisations and major<br />
employers representing technical skills<br />
in science, engineering and general<br />
sectors <strong>of</strong> employment. The Technician<br />
Council has produced a Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Technician standard that is applicable<br />
across engineering, science, IT and<br />
health. It complements but does not<br />
replace the EngTech registration <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering technicians.<br />
The flagship teaching programme in<br />
universities is the Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
scheme which enhances the student<br />
learning experience through contact<br />
with leading industrial practitioners.<br />
companies in the sports shoe market<br />
and potential manufacturers.<br />
Peter Kuschnigg<br />
Promoting sustainable wealth<br />
creation<br />
The need to rebalance the UK<br />
economy more towards productive<br />
industry is well understood. Currently<br />
manufacturing accounts for 12% <strong>of</strong><br />
UK GDP with 74% being derived from<br />
the service sectors. As capital is a<br />
prime enabler <strong>of</strong> entrepreneurship, the<br />
required changes cannot be achieved<br />
without the support <strong>of</strong> the financial<br />
sector. In response to the need for<br />
partnership between industry and<br />
sources <strong>of</strong> funding, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
has developed a Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
model to illustrate how the strengths<br />
and expertise <strong>of</strong> both parties can be<br />
harnessed into an effective partnership<br />
for sustainable wealth creation.<br />
The first Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor post<br />
in Sustainable Wealth Creation<br />
was launched during the year<br />
at the Nottingham University<br />
One such scheme is focused on<br />
innovation, supporting the drive to<br />
develop a more innovation-based<br />
economy. The <strong>Academy</strong> has also secured<br />
industrial and other financial support<br />
to launch programmes in nuclear<br />
engineering, building engineering<br />
physics, and sustainable wealth<br />
creation. Each <strong>of</strong> these programmes<br />
is aligned with current societal and<br />
national priorities.<br />
Other Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor schemes develop<br />
the understanding <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
design, sustainable development and<br />
systems engineering. Each <strong>of</strong> the 210<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors currently in post has<br />
an outreach <strong>of</strong> some 150 students a year.<br />
Developing leading engineering<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> has made a significant<br />
investment in recent years in supporting<br />
students in the study <strong>of</strong> specialist<br />
postgraduate degree courses. In the<br />
last year, a new strand <strong>of</strong> activity was<br />
launched through the Sir Robert Malpas<br />
bursaries. These were awarded to two<br />
engineers for the study <strong>of</strong> subjects<br />
related to creative engineering.<br />
These bursaries are a welcome<br />
Business School sponsored by the<br />
Commercial Education Trust.<br />
The associated work programme<br />
involving lectures, mentoring<br />
sessions and project supervision<br />
has been structured with the<br />
objective <strong>of</strong> developing a cadre <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals committed to creating<br />
wealth in a sustainable manner<br />
from emerging technologies and<br />
high-tech manufacturing. The<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional appointed to fulfil this<br />
post is David Falzani, a Sainsbury<br />
Management Fellow who is both<br />
a chartered engineer and MBA<br />
graduate, with extensive commercial<br />
and technical business expertise.<br />
In a change from previous <strong>Academy</strong><br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor schemes, the<br />
students engaged by this project are<br />
business studies undergraduates and<br />
MBA students.<br />
addition to the existing Panasonic Trust<br />
Fellowships, Sir Angus Paton Bursary,<br />
Hertha Markes Ayrton Fellowship and<br />
Petr<strong>of</strong>ac Fellowships for the Enhanced<br />
Graduate Engineer programmes.<br />
These schemes help some <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
competent and ambitious graduates<br />
to study courses in the fields <strong>of</strong><br />
energy supply, water engineering and<br />
environmental technology.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> also supports full career<br />
development and employability skills<br />
through a number <strong>of</strong> programmes<br />
including the <strong>Engineering</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Development Awards. The impact <strong>of</strong><br />
such programmes is significant: 45% <strong>of</strong><br />
individuals supported by the Panasonic<br />
Trust Awards to study part-time modular<br />
MSc courses graduate with a ‘distinction’,<br />
compared to a national average <strong>of</strong> 5%.<br />
In addition, the <strong>Engineering</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Development Awards attract some 20<br />
times the <strong>Academy</strong>’s initial investment<br />
from employers. This enables 2,500<br />
engineers to access pr<strong>of</strong>essional and<br />
personal development opportunities.<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> leaders<br />
As well as enhancing the UK’s technical<br />
skills base, the <strong>Academy</strong> is involved in<br />
David Falzani<br />
developing engineering leaders to drive<br />
UK industry in a sustainable manner.<br />
Applications for the 17th annual round<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Leadership Advanced<br />
Awards resulted in 41 awards being<br />
made to engineering undergraduates<br />
on the basis <strong>of</strong> their leadership potential.<br />
More than 400 awards have been<br />
made to date, enabling engineering<br />
undergraduates to participate in a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development courses.<br />
The Sainsbury Management Fellowship<br />
scheme has also played a key role in<br />
identifying engineers <strong>of</strong> the highest<br />
career potential and providing them<br />
with the business tools through intensive<br />
MBA courses to achieve this important<br />
national need. The scheme’s alumni list<br />
includes some <strong>of</strong> the UK’s fastest-rising<br />
business leaders. These individuals<br />
in their turn support the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
by helping to select and mentor<br />
undergraduate students who are part <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Engineering</strong> Leadership Advanced<br />
Awards scheme.<br />
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Lead the pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s Fellows are<br />
leaders <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
across the range <strong>of</strong> sectors.<br />
This creates a natural role for<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> in harnessing<br />
the collective strengths <strong>of</strong><br />
the engineering community<br />
to influence policymakers<br />
nationally and globally, lead<br />
the debate and contribute<br />
to knowledge and<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering issues.<br />
Policy influence<br />
The engineering policy programme<br />
seeks to influence government policy,<br />
including in the devolved legislatures<br />
and assemblies, by means <strong>of</strong> expert<br />
advice, long and short studies and<br />
reports, roundtable workshops,<br />
platform events and responses to<br />
UK government consultations and<br />
parliamentary inquiries.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> works with partners<br />
across the pr<strong>of</strong>ession to create an<br />
entry point for government to seek<br />
engineering advice. During the year,<br />
requests for problem-solving expertise,<br />
project support and for nominations to<br />
government committees, task groups<br />
and <strong>review</strong> bodies have been fulfilled.<br />
Policy work has been undertaken<br />
with sister national academies and<br />
relationships, communications and<br />
collaboration developed to enable<br />
optimal discharge <strong>of</strong> the duties <strong>of</strong><br />
national academies.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s policy and public<br />
affairs work has informed discussion<br />
with representatives <strong>of</strong> all the main<br />
political parties. We continue to<br />
work closely with key government<br />
Domestic heating report<br />
Published in January 2012, Heat: degrees<br />
<strong>of</strong> comfort, addressed the challenge <strong>of</strong><br />
matching the UK’s demand for domestic<br />
heating with the binding requirement<br />
to reduce overall carbon emissions<br />
by 80% by 2050, as laid down in the<br />
Climate Change Act 2008. The study,<br />
chaired by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Kemp FREng,<br />
concluded that there is no perfect<br />
technological solution for the provision<br />
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departments, Ministers, Select<br />
Committees, members <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong><br />
Lords and MPs, particularly those with<br />
an interest and background in science<br />
and engineering.<br />
This year, the <strong>Academy</strong> took steps to<br />
raise its pr<strong>of</strong>ile in Scotland, working<br />
with partner organisations to<br />
develop dialogue with government<br />
on engineering issues. Scotland’s<br />
Minister for Energy, Fergus Ewing MSP,<br />
introduced a debate in Edinburgh<br />
which narrowly rejected the motion<br />
that “Scotland’s energy industry will be<br />
the envy <strong>of</strong> the world”.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> also drives debate<br />
on engineering policy issues<br />
internationally and works with partner<br />
academies across the globe to bring<br />
international expertise to the notice <strong>of</strong><br />
UK policy makers, and to strengthen<br />
the capacity <strong>of</strong> engineers to address<br />
key global challenges.<br />
For example, the <strong>Academy</strong> engages<br />
with the institutions <strong>of</strong> the EU in<br />
collaboration with Euro-CASE,<br />
an alliance <strong>of</strong> European national<br />
academies <strong>of</strong> engineering and applied<br />
sciences.<br />
<strong>of</strong> low carbon, low-grade heat and that<br />
a systems approach will be vital.<br />
The report notes that most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
houses that will exist in 2050 have<br />
already been built. New houses should<br />
be built to the highest standard <strong>of</strong><br />
energy efficiency but that, by itself,<br />
will not be enough to meet the 2050<br />
targets. Major improvements to<br />
housing stock are needed, and other<br />
than undertaking basic insulation and<br />
draft-pro<strong>of</strong>ing, households are likely to<br />
need a financial incentive to persuade<br />
them to act.<br />
Sustainable ICT<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Andy Hopper CBE FREng<br />
FRS chaired a half-day meeting to<br />
discuss sustainable computing at a<br />
roundtable <strong>of</strong> industry and academic<br />
experts. The growth <strong>of</strong> the information<br />
and computing technology sector has<br />
raised demands on energy and raw<br />
materials. As new developments such<br />
as cloud computing and thin client<br />
(server-dependent) computing gain<br />
momentum, future sustainability issues<br />
must be considered.<br />
Business and manufacturing<br />
A major new study, Industrial<br />
systems: capturing value through<br />
manufacturing, used structured<br />
interviews with industry leaders to<br />
explore how modern manufacturing<br />
and production create value in the<br />
wider industrial system.<br />
A workshop on Making green growth<br />
real looked at opportunities to create<br />
a world-leading new <strong>of</strong>fshore energy<br />
industry for the UK. The <strong>Academy</strong><br />
and the Department for Business,<br />
Innovation and Skills undertook<br />
a joint study on what motivates<br />
business to engage with the public.<br />
A workshop and report exploring<br />
how to improve the government<br />
procurement <strong>of</strong> engineering projects<br />
brought together representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> large and small industry<br />
with government departments<br />
and agencies.<br />
Energy and resources<br />
A priority policy area is the future<br />
<strong>of</strong> energy in the UK. The third study<br />
in the current series, Heat: degrees<br />
<strong>of</strong> comfort, considered systems<br />
for introducing lower carbon<br />
domestic heating.<br />
The meeting covered a broad range<br />
<strong>of</strong> topics, including the future shape<br />
<strong>of</strong> computing, future energy and<br />
resource needs and how they will<br />
be met, and how computing can<br />
become more sustainable. A report<br />
<strong>of</strong> proceedings from the event can<br />
be found at<br />
www.raeng.org.uk/futurecomputing.<br />
The cover <strong>of</strong> the sustainable ICT report published<br />
after a conference on the future <strong>of</strong> computing in<br />
December 2011<br />
Energy was also an important focus<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>’s international<br />
engagement, particularly in relation to<br />
emerging economies. The <strong>Academy</strong><br />
joined forces with the Chinese <strong>Academy</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Sciences to hold two joint workshops<br />
on the future <strong>of</strong> energy storage<br />
technologies. The workshops took place<br />
in London and Beijing and identified<br />
key strategic needs for research in this<br />
area as well as opportunities for bilateral<br />
collaboration in the field. A joint report<br />
will be issued in July 2012.<br />
The Director General for Energy at the<br />
European Commission addressed the<br />
first <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> debates that brought<br />
together policymakers, academics<br />
and senior engineers to explore<br />
major challenges to resource security.<br />
The other debates addressed issues<br />
related to strategic minerals and water<br />
resources.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> has also been involved<br />
in a project to explore opportunities<br />
for low carbon energy technologies<br />
for power generation to 2050, through<br />
its membership <strong>of</strong> the International<br />
Council <strong>of</strong> Academies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
and Technological Sciences (CAETS),<br />
an umbrella group for 26 <strong>of</strong> the world’s<br />
leading engineering and technological<br />
sciences academies.<br />
The future <strong>of</strong> computing:<br />
indispensable or unsustainable?<br />
Innovation and sustainability<br />
Innovation was a key theme<br />
throughout the year. The President<br />
hosted a conference on innovation<br />
in construction, held jointly with<br />
the Institution <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineers and<br />
the Cambridge Centre for Smart<br />
Infrastructure and Construction. A<br />
workshop on the future <strong>of</strong> smart<br />
infrastructure explored the definition,<br />
applications and barriers associated<br />
with ‘smart’ technologies and systems.<br />
A half-day meeting on the sustainability<br />
<strong>of</strong> ICT brought together experts in<br />
the field to share information and<br />
ideas for solutions. The first two<br />
meetings in a series <strong>of</strong> workshops on<br />
sustainable design were held with<br />
experts on personal technology and<br />
domestic appliances.<br />
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New technologies and human health<br />
In partnership with the <strong>Royal</strong> Society,<br />
and the national engineering and<br />
science academies <strong>of</strong> the US and China,<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> launched a series <strong>of</strong> three<br />
high-level international symposia in<br />
the frontier field <strong>of</strong> synthetic biology.<br />
The first symposium, hosted jointly by<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> and the <strong>Royal</strong> Society in<br />
April 2011 in London, brought together<br />
world leaders in academia and industry<br />
to explore the economic and social<br />
impacts <strong>of</strong> synthetic biology.<br />
The meeting was addressed by the<br />
Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for<br />
Science and Universities, who has since<br />
set up a synthetic biology leadership<br />
council. The second meeting took place<br />
in Beijing. The third and final event <strong>of</strong><br />
the series, to be held in Washington<br />
in June 2012, will look ahead at the<br />
next generation <strong>of</strong> technologies in this<br />
field and the infrastructure needed to<br />
accommodate them.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s Biomedical <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Panel ran a meeting for engineers,<br />
regulators, patient groups and<br />
clinicians on the uptake <strong>of</strong> innovation<br />
in the NHS. This event focused on how<br />
engineers can work with the NHS to<br />
deliver improved prevention, diagnosis<br />
and treatment <strong>of</strong> illness and featured<br />
talks from industry, academia and<br />
regulators. The Panel also submitted a<br />
response to the NHS Innovation Review<br />
undertaken by Sir Ian Carruthers in<br />
September.<br />
In collaboration with the other three<br />
national academies, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
held a multidisciplinary workshop<br />
on human enhancement in the<br />
workplace, looking at pharmaceutical<br />
intervention, regenerative therapies and<br />
engineered devices.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional leadership<br />
A report on <strong>Engineering</strong> governance<br />
highlighted the value <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
advice for business and government<br />
decision-making. A set <strong>of</strong> ethical<br />
practice case studies was published<br />
for use by engineering companies<br />
and engineering educational<br />
institutions. A meeting on safety in<br />
engineered systems considered the<br />
recommendations <strong>of</strong> the Haddon-Cave<br />
<strong>review</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Nimrod disaster.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> hosts an alliance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
engineering pr<strong>of</strong>essional organisations,<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the Future, which works with<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the future <strong>of</strong> water<br />
Along with climate change and food security, water security<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the biggest challenges <strong>of</strong> this century. Following on<br />
from the April 2010 report Global Water Security – an engineering<br />
perspective, a series <strong>of</strong> events was hosted by the <strong>Engineering</strong> the<br />
Future alliance last autumn. These events addressed challenges<br />
and identified potential solutions for securing the UK’s fresh<br />
water supply, ultimately focusing on local water recycling, water<br />
transfer, behaviour change and demand management. A report<br />
<strong>of</strong> the key issues covered can be found on the <strong>Academy</strong> website.<br />
Panellists at the second <strong>Engineering</strong> the Future Global Water Security debate<br />
(l-r) Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Falconer FREng; Yvette de Garis, Head <strong>of</strong> Environment and<br />
Quality Strategy, Thames Water; John Lawson FREng<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> education workshop,<br />
Zimbabwe<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> plays a leading role in the<br />
Africa-UK <strong>Engineering</strong> for Development<br />
Partnership, an alliance <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
organisations in the UK and Africa that<br />
aims to build engineering capacity<br />
in Sub-Saharan Africa. One <strong>of</strong> the<br />
partnership’s 2011 activities was to<br />
host a workshop in Zimbabwe on the<br />
theme <strong>of</strong> engineering education.<br />
The workshop brought together 40<br />
academics and policy makers from<br />
11 different Sub-Saharan African<br />
countries to explore how engineering<br />
education in Sub-Saharan Africa<br />
could be improved and better aligned<br />
with international development<br />
goals. The workshop also allowed<br />
the Africa-UK Partnership to develop<br />
government to support development<br />
and delivery <strong>of</strong> national policy.<br />
Following a request from the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Energy and Climate<br />
Change, the alliance produced a report<br />
on Nuclear Lessons Learned, examining<br />
issues for those engaged in delivering<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
the Future<br />
Nuclear Construction Lessons Learned Lessons Learned<br />
Guidance on best Best practice: Practice: welding Welding<br />
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informed recommendations on<br />
the future work <strong>of</strong> the partnership<br />
in the field <strong>of</strong> tertiary education.<br />
Speakers discussed the need for<br />
improved engineering education<br />
across Sub-Saharan Africa to boost<br />
the economy, build infrastructure<br />
and deliver the Millennium<br />
Development Goals. Delegates were<br />
asked for recommendations on<br />
areas in which the future activities<br />
<strong>of</strong> the A-UK Partnership could aid<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
education. Suggestions put forward<br />
included pairing schemes between<br />
UK and African universities, efforts<br />
to update curricula, development <strong>of</strong><br />
better links between industry and<br />
academia and provision <strong>of</strong> up-to-date<br />
equipment.<br />
the new fleet <strong>of</strong> nuclear power plants.<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the Future published a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> best practice guides on concrete,<br />
nuclear safety culture and welding<br />
concrete for the nuclear new build<br />
supply chain and related industries.<br />
The alliance also developed a set<br />
<strong>of</strong> timelines showing planned and<br />
expected infrastructure development<br />
as well as longer term challenges across<br />
major areas <strong>of</strong> national infrastructure.<br />
This work was referenced in HM<br />
Treasury’s National Infrastructure Plan,<br />
published at the end <strong>of</strong> 2011.<br />
The alliance has contributed written<br />
evidence to a number <strong>of</strong> government<br />
consultations and parliamentary<br />
inquiries, and has provided oral<br />
evidence to Select Committee inquiries<br />
on the role <strong>of</strong> departmental Chief<br />
Scientific Advisors and the role <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering in government.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> hosts a network <strong>of</strong> people<br />
working in science and engineering<br />
policy roles across over 30 organisations,<br />
Dr Sanzan Diarra, CEO <strong>of</strong> the Zimbabwean<br />
Institution <strong>of</strong> Engineers, addressing the Africa-UK<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> for Development Partnership in<br />
November 2011<br />
known as PolicyNet. During the year,<br />
PolicyNet held events on the impact<br />
on science and engineering on House<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lords Reform; the impact <strong>of</strong> new<br />
media on science and engineering, and<br />
a session on the roles <strong>of</strong> science and<br />
engineering in social mobility issues.<br />
Left: The <strong>Engineering</strong> the Future alliance<br />
published three best practice guides<br />
during the year covering nuclear safety<br />
culture, welding and concrete<br />
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Promote engineering at the<br />
heart <strong>of</strong> society<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> aims to<br />
increase awareness <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering and increase<br />
public recognition for our<br />
most talented engineers.<br />
It is ideally placed to raise<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
across all disciplines and to<br />
bring it to where it belongs –<br />
at the heart <strong>of</strong> society.<br />
To mark the end <strong>of</strong> his Presidency, Lord Browne<br />
FREng FRS talked to early-career engineers in two<br />
lectures in June and July 2011<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> has continued to<br />
widen its reach to a broader audience<br />
than ever before through its varied<br />
programme <strong>of</strong> public lectures, events<br />
and debates across the UK. The activities<br />
have been delivered by the <strong>Academy</strong>,<br />
in partnership with others or through<br />
the Ingenious public engagement grant<br />
scheme, and have reached a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
new audiences.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s media pr<strong>of</strong>ile has gone<br />
from strength to strength, with the<br />
first-ever nationwide live broadcast <strong>of</strong><br />
an <strong>Academy</strong> event for the launch <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Queen Elizabeth Prize for <strong>Engineering</strong>.<br />
This £1 million biennial international<br />
prize will join the <strong>Academy</strong>’s family<br />
<strong>of</strong> awards to recognise and celebrate<br />
the truly outstanding contributions <strong>of</strong><br />
engineers.<br />
Reaching out to people from all walks<br />
<strong>of</strong> life is also key, and this year the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> has initiated its Diversity<br />
in <strong>Engineering</strong> programme to tackle<br />
under representation and enable the<br />
engineering pr<strong>of</strong>ession to reflect the<br />
diverse culture and society that it serves.<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> and society<br />
A line-up <strong>of</strong> distinguished, high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
speakers delivered a series <strong>of</strong> lectures<br />
that examined how engineering<br />
shapes society and the impact <strong>of</strong><br />
technology on people’s lives. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Nigel Shadbolt FREng spoke on the<br />
topic <strong>of</strong> open data in the Technology<br />
Visionaries lecture series. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Shadbolt showcased the power <strong>of</strong><br />
large scale data, which when made<br />
accessible can be used in remarkable<br />
ways to benefit society. He also<br />
cautioned that maintaining the privacy<br />
<strong>of</strong> personal data should be part <strong>of</strong> this<br />
process.<br />
Speaking as part <strong>of</strong> the Vodafone<br />
lecture series, Tom Standage, Digital<br />
Editor <strong>of</strong> The Economist, argued that<br />
the mobile phone is “the single most<br />
transformative tool for development”.<br />
To illustrate his point he gave the<br />
example <strong>of</strong> Kenya’s M-PESA mobile<br />
money service, which works so well<br />
it transforms every one <strong>of</strong> the 28,000<br />
corner shops selling mobile credit into<br />
a banking outlet.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> has continued its<br />
successful collaboration with the Battle<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ideas, a weekend festival which<br />
brings together speakers to debate<br />
and discuss a broadening <strong>of</strong> topics<br />
covering science, art and politics. Two<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> events took place at the<br />
festival including a debate titled Drugs<br />
and bionics: enhancing sport? The panel<br />
included research engineer Dr David<br />
James, who talked about the ethics <strong>of</strong><br />
sports performance enhancement.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> became a principal<br />
partner for the 2011 Cheltenham<br />
Science Festival as part <strong>of</strong> celebrations<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>’s 35th and the<br />
festival’s 10th anniversary. Five events<br />
drew on the expertise <strong>of</strong> Fellows to<br />
highlight the unique contribution <strong>of</strong><br />
engineers to society. These included<br />
Life without GPS, an insight into how<br />
society has become dependent on<br />
global navigation satellite systems,<br />
and X-Men vs Bionic Women, which<br />
looked into the possibilities <strong>of</strong>, and<br />
ethical concerns around, restoring and<br />
enhancing humans by making them<br />
faster, smarter and stronger than nature<br />
intended.<br />
Reaching younger audiences<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> engages in a range <strong>of</strong><br />
activities that bring engineering to<br />
younger audiences, including earlycareer<br />
engineers, students and school<br />
pupils.<br />
To mark the end <strong>of</strong> Lord Browne’s term<br />
as President, early-career engineers<br />
were invited to hear him speak on<br />
two chosen themes – Resources for<br />
Humanity and The Education <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Engineer. Lord Browne answered a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> questions from the audience,<br />
including on how to develop<br />
leadership in the pr<strong>of</strong>ession, and how<br />
engineers need to be communicators,<br />
deploy a broad knowledge and<br />
understand the social and political<br />
context <strong>of</strong> their work.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> continues to partner<br />
with The Big Bang Fair, the largest<br />
celebration <strong>of</strong> engineering and science<br />
for young people in the UK. The 2012<br />
Big Bang Fair welcomed over 56,000<br />
visitors to the National Exhibition Centre<br />
in Birmingham with the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
hosting a mixture <strong>of</strong> hands-on activities<br />
and interactive demonstrations.<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> projects funded through<br />
the public engagement awards<br />
scheme, Ingenious, have also helped<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> reach out to younger<br />
audiences. Ingenious aims to encourage<br />
and train engineers to engage the<br />
public in their work. Among the 21<br />
organisations funded in 2011 were<br />
Guerrilla Science, a series <strong>of</strong> interactive<br />
and creative events at music festivals<br />
around the UK, and I’m an Engineer, Get<br />
me out <strong>of</strong> here!, a competition where<br />
students quiz engineers online and<br />
vote for their favourites. Engineers<br />
taking part in the competition reflected<br />
on how rewarding they found the<br />
activity, and how it helped them to<br />
re-evaluate why they enjoy their work<br />
and what they want to achieve in their<br />
careers.<br />
Celebrating and promoting<br />
engineers<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> launched the Queen<br />
Elizabeth Prize for <strong>Engineering</strong> in<br />
November 2011 to celebrate advances<br />
in engineering that have had a<br />
global impact. This prize will join the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s existing suite <strong>of</strong> awards<br />
that recognise and celebrate engineers<br />
from all stages <strong>of</strong> their career. The Sir<br />
George Macfarlane Award recognises<br />
the potential <strong>of</strong> early-career engineers<br />
who have demonstrated excellence<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s <strong>Engineering</strong> Engagement Project<br />
demonstrating the shear thickening properties<br />
<strong>of</strong> cornflour at the Big Bang Fair 2012. The<br />
demonstration is used it to prompt discussion<br />
with students on what they think thickening<br />
properties could be used for, including<br />
sports protection, protection for mobile<br />
phones, army protection jackets and other<br />
engineered products<br />
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British cyclists test the new Velodrome in<br />
November 2011. The construction <strong>of</strong> Olympic<br />
stadiums was described by Sir John Armitt in his<br />
Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust lecture<br />
Queen Elizabeth Prize for<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> was launched in November<br />
2011 at a high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile reception<br />
attended by the leaders <strong>of</strong> all three<br />
political parties. The Prime Minister, the<br />
Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Opposition all spoke at the event<br />
in support <strong>of</strong> the prize and its critical<br />
importance in promoting engineering<br />
in the UK and internationally.<br />
The launch <strong>of</strong> the prize was widely<br />
covered across UK print and broadcast<br />
media, along with a number <strong>of</strong> overseas<br />
media mentions.<br />
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> is an international biennial<br />
£1 million prize for an individual (or a<br />
team <strong>of</strong> up to three people) responsible<br />
for a groundbreaking innovation in<br />
engineering that has been <strong>of</strong> global<br />
benefit to humanity. The prize will<br />
in their fields. This year’s winner was<br />
Dr Simon Cotton, an <strong>RAE</strong>ng/EPSRC<br />
Research Fellow at Queen’s University<br />
Belfast, for his work on pioneering<br />
networks to carry mobile phone signals<br />
between human bodies.<br />
also provide a high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile, global<br />
communications platform to advance<br />
and promote engineering in the UK<br />
and around the world, with a particular<br />
focus on engaging the public and<br />
inspiring young people to pursue a<br />
career in engineering.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> also celebrates established<br />
engineers for their valuable contributions<br />
to engineering and society. This year, Dr<br />
Andrew Viterbi, mobile communications<br />
pioneer, inventor <strong>of</strong> the Viterbi Algorithm<br />
which unscrambles encoded data, and<br />
co-founder <strong>of</strong> Qualcomm, received the<br />
International Medal.<br />
Learning from industry experts was a<br />
key theme in the events programme<br />
that provided a platform for engineers<br />
to share their work with the wider<br />
world. In the Hinton lecture, BP Chief<br />
Executive Bob Dudley discussed the<br />
history <strong>of</strong> oil exploration and the<br />
company’s role in innovatory <strong>of</strong>fshore<br />
drilling. The Lloyd’s Register Educational<br />
Trust lecture was given by Chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Olympic Delivery Authority, Sir<br />
John Armitt CBE FREng, who revealed<br />
the challenges behind the UK’s most<br />
high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile construction project. From<br />
decontamination and sustainability to<br />
The judging panel is chaired by Lord<br />
Alec Broers FREng FRS and comprises<br />
leading figures from the international<br />
engineering community. The first prize<br />
will be presented by HM The Queen in<br />
spring 2013.<br />
Robotic space exploration<br />
In March 2012, Dr Charles Elachi, Director <strong>of</strong> NASA’s Jet<br />
Propulsion Laboratory, gave a personal insight into the<br />
challenges <strong>of</strong> landing the Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory<br />
infrastructure requirements and legacy,<br />
he outlined the issues behind the<br />
successful creation <strong>of</strong> the London 2012<br />
Olympic park.<br />
The regional lecture was given by<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anne Neville FREng FRSE,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Tribology and Surface<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> at the University <strong>of</strong> Leeds.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Neville shared insights into<br />
her complex nanoscale research, the<br />
applications <strong>of</strong> which span many areas,<br />
from extending the lifespan <strong>of</strong> hip joints<br />
to managing the corrosion <strong>of</strong> pipelines<br />
carrying oil.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> also reaches out to a much<br />
broader audience through its quarterly<br />
magazine Ingenia, which carries articles<br />
that cover the spectrum <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
and pr<strong>of</strong>iles <strong>of</strong> engineers across all<br />
disciplines. This year it published articles<br />
on the use <strong>of</strong> tissue engineering to treat<br />
osteoarthritis, the introduction <strong>of</strong> facial<br />
recognition systems to airports, nuclear<br />
decommissioning in the UK and the<br />
challenges involved in repainting the<br />
Forth Bridge. The printed version <strong>of</strong> the<br />
magazine has a readership <strong>of</strong> 33,000 with<br />
another 30,000 people accessing the<br />
online version each month.<br />
Engaging across society<br />
With new funding from the Department<br />
for Business, Innovation and Skills,<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> took up the charge to<br />
lead the engineering pr<strong>of</strong>ession in<br />
encouraging a more diverse group <strong>of</strong><br />
people to choose engineering careers.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> programme builds on<br />
its own internal diversity campaign<br />
which has resulted in a pronounced<br />
increase in the diversity <strong>of</strong> new Fellows<br />
elected, and is reflected across all facets<br />
<strong>of</strong> its public-facing work. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Dame Wendy Hall FREng FRS leads this<br />
programme on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
Council. In March 2012, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
gained external recognition for its work<br />
on gender equality through the UKRC<br />
SET Fair Standard assessment process.<br />
Feedback from the assessment will be<br />
used to drive progress and broaden<br />
the focus on diversity to include other<br />
rover on Mars at the <strong>Academy</strong>’s ERA Foundation International<br />
Lecture entitled <strong>Engineering</strong> and Technological Challenges in<br />
Robotic Space and Earth Exploration.<br />
Accompanied by a dramatic video, he described the landing<br />
process as “six minutes <strong>of</strong> terror” and explained how the<br />
touchdown <strong>of</strong> Curiosity on Mars will be significantly different<br />
from that <strong>of</strong> its predecessors. The landing will involve a<br />
‘sky crane’ carrier that will hover at around 10m above the<br />
surface <strong>of</strong> Mars, before lowering the rover to the ground on<br />
6 August 2012.<br />
Dr Elachi described the task as, “equivalent to me being in<br />
LA and hitting a golf ball to St Andrews here in the UK - and<br />
the ball landing in a cup that is moving at around 60,000mph,<br />
because Mars is moving.”<br />
Dr Elachi said that getting a sample back from Mars is one <strong>of</strong><br />
NASA’s key goals and the highest priority <strong>of</strong> the decade.<br />
groups including people from minority<br />
ethnic groups, people with disabilities,<br />
and people from disadvantaged<br />
socio-economic backgrounds.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anne Neville FREng FRSE delivered the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s regional lecture in March 2012<br />
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Building organisational capacity<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> endeavours<br />
to find the best engineers<br />
from a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
backgrounds for nomination<br />
to the Fellowship. To provide<br />
a quality venue for its<br />
events and resources for<br />
its wide-ranging education<br />
and engagement work, the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> also seeks funding<br />
and in-kind support from a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> partners.<br />
Babcock apprentices at Rosyth Dockyard<br />
constructing a model <strong>of</strong> the the S-shaped<br />
walkway that will act as the entrance to the<br />
Forum for engineering<br />
Fellowship and Proactive Fellowship<br />
activities<br />
Fellows <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> are<br />
leading engineers in the UK drawn<br />
from academia, industry and the<br />
not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it sectors. Fellowship<br />
is a national honour, awarded for<br />
outstanding personal engineering<br />
achievements, exemplified by<br />
individual leadership in organisations<br />
demonstrating significant technical<br />
engineering responsibility and<br />
by influential contributions to<br />
major committees and agencies<br />
concerned with engineering<br />
policy or practice. Election to<br />
the Fellowship is managed by<br />
current Fellows <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
As a peer-nominated group,<br />
candidates may tend to come from<br />
the more familiar areas, sectors<br />
and organisations where current<br />
Fellows work. In order to reach<br />
beyond these sectors, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
created a Proactive Membership<br />
Committee, tasked to research,<br />
identify and select for nomination<br />
candidates from a broad range <strong>of</strong><br />
sectors <strong>of</strong> engineering and society,<br />
currently under-represented among<br />
the Fellowship.<br />
Specifically, this means a drive to<br />
identify more candidates from industry,<br />
especially from smaller companies and<br />
companies working in areas <strong>of</strong> new and<br />
emerging technologies. There remains<br />
a continual need for more nominations<br />
<strong>of</strong> women engineers, younger engineers<br />
and those from black and minority<br />
ethnic groups. Additionally, the<br />
Proactive International Fellowship Group<br />
works to increase nominations from<br />
underrepresented regions, including<br />
South America, Asia and Africa.<br />
Last year, 2011, saw the highest ever<br />
number <strong>of</strong> new nominations for<br />
Fellowship, 112 in all. In total, 50 UK<br />
Fellows were elected, along with six<br />
International Fellows and three Honorary<br />
Fellows. Included in the list were nine<br />
women, more than in any previous<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Fellowship election.<br />
This work requires the participation <strong>of</strong><br />
many Fellows: to scout for potential<br />
candidates who may otherwise remain<br />
overlooked; to prepare the necessary<br />
nomination proposals to submit their<br />
names for consideration as candidates;<br />
and to assess these candidates’ credentials<br />
at the request <strong>of</strong> the membership<br />
panels prior to prospective election.<br />
Forum for engineering<br />
A nine-month building redevelopment<br />
project has transformed the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
public spaces into state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
modern facilities for meetings,<br />
events and other activities, with the<br />
reopening achieved on time and on<br />
budget in April 2012. The project has<br />
been made possible by a fundraising<br />
campaign that, despite challenging<br />
economic conditions, raised the £6.5<br />
million required.<br />
The building has been named Prince<br />
Philip House, in honour <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
Senior Fellow. The public rooms will be<br />
collectively referred to as the Forum for<br />
engineering. This reflects the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
aspiration that the venue will act<br />
as a focal point for the engineering<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession and contribute towards<br />
raising the visibility and recognition<br />
<strong>of</strong> engineering. It will underline the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s leadership role and will<br />
support more frequent, systematic<br />
and effective engagement with<br />
key audiences.<br />
Development successes<br />
During the financial year, Fellows’<br />
generosity has been pivotal, with<br />
a further £864,000 contributed to<br />
the Forum project, including a most<br />
generous gift from Immediate Past<br />
President Lord Browne FREng FRS.<br />
The project also attracted major new<br />
grants from the Kirby Laing and ERA<br />
foundations. The <strong>Academy</strong> decided<br />
to acknowledge the generosity <strong>of</strong><br />
these and other major supporters<br />
through the naming <strong>of</strong> rooms in<br />
the Forum. Gifts were also gratefully<br />
received from HSBC, Goldman Sachs,<br />
PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Linklaters.<br />
The Forum project attracted donations<br />
in kind that added significantly to<br />
the quality and utility <strong>of</strong> the building.<br />
The sinuous bridge, the striking new<br />
entranceway, was provided by Babcock<br />
International and built by apprentices<br />
at their Rosyth shipyard. Delivery and<br />
installation was provided by William<br />
Hare Group. Other suppliers giving<br />
generous support were ADT Fire and<br />
Security, London Wall Design, Nuaire,<br />
Ruskin Air Management, Schindler,<br />
Toshiba Research Europe, Zehnder<br />
Group and Zumtobel Lighting.<br />
All supporters <strong>of</strong> the project have been<br />
acknowledged on a panel in the newly<br />
renovated reception area. A benefactors’<br />
book will also be commissioned to<br />
record for posterity all those who have<br />
contributed.<br />
The year saw the securing <strong>of</strong> further<br />
multi-year support for several <strong>Academy</strong><br />
education programmes. Thanks to the<br />
Garfield Weston Foundation, the Barrow<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Project is now funded for<br />
a further two years. The Connecting<br />
Teachers programme, a major new<br />
initiative enabled by BG Group, will<br />
benefit some 240 schools across<br />
the country. A generous grant from<br />
the Nuffield Foundation means the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> can now <strong>of</strong>fer engineering<br />
undergraduates bursaries for summer<br />
research placements, helping create the<br />
next generation <strong>of</strong> research talent. The<br />
Commercial Education Trust has funded<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong>’s first Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship<br />
in Sustainable Wealth Creation.<br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> Commission for the<br />
Exhibition <strong>of</strong> 1851 gave its support<br />
to a new secondment programme<br />
which will help technicians broaden<br />
their pr<strong>of</strong>essional capabilities. This<br />
complements the Technician Council’s<br />
work to promote the standing <strong>of</strong><br />
technicians and their role in society. The<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> is grateful to the Commission<br />
for its support <strong>of</strong> the Forum project.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong>’s annual awards<br />
ceremony is a major component in the<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the new rooms at the Forum for<br />
engineering<br />
calendar to increase the visibility and<br />
influence <strong>of</strong> engineering in society, the<br />
media and government. The <strong>Academy</strong><br />
thanks BAE Systems, Thales, BP, Shell,<br />
Bosch, Arup and E.ON for sponsoring<br />
the 2011 celebration <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
excellence and innovation.<br />
The fundraising Campaign, publicly<br />
launched in 2010 and led by Sir John<br />
Parker FREng, President, drew on the<br />
generosity <strong>of</strong> many supporters within<br />
the Fellowship and beyond. It has<br />
helped the <strong>Academy</strong> to forge valuable<br />
new relationships and revitalise others.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> thanks the Campaign<br />
Board members (see Annex) for their<br />
sterling efforts. Their work will be<br />
taken forward by a new Development<br />
advisory board, chaired by Richard<br />
Olver FREng, which will assist the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> in building the relationships<br />
required to secure new support for<br />
the future.<br />
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23
<strong>Academy</strong> events 2011/2012<br />
April 2011<br />
Lecture<br />
The 2011 Hinton Lecture<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> challenges at the<br />
energy frontiers<br />
Speaker: Bob Dudley,<br />
CEO, BP plc<br />
Event<br />
The economic and social<br />
life <strong>of</strong> synthetic biology<br />
Two-day symposium to discuss<br />
synthetic biology<br />
June 2011<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Awards Dinner<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> at the heart <strong>of</strong> society<br />
In association with BAE Systems<br />
Event<br />
Cheltenham Science Festival<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> co-produced and sponsored<br />
four events: Life without GPS; X-Men vs Bionic<br />
Women; Under the bonnet <strong>of</strong> your iPhone;<br />
Mobile Health and Disposable Britain. The<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s Ingenious scheme also supported<br />
two events: Sci-Fi engineering? and<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the home <strong>of</strong> the future<br />
Event<br />
In conversation with Lord Browne<br />
On the subject <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Resources for Humanity<br />
July 2011<br />
Event<br />
In conversation with Lord Browne<br />
On the subject <strong>of</strong>: The Education <strong>of</strong><br />
the Engineer<br />
Event<br />
President’s Valedictory Dinner and<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s 35th Anniversary Reception<br />
September 2011<br />
Debate<br />
Natural Resources in the Global Economy<br />
Debates – Debate 1<br />
Speakers: Philip Lowe, European<br />
Commission; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Loughhead OBE<br />
FREng, UK Energy Research Centre; Alasdair<br />
Grainger, Department <strong>of</strong> Energy and Climate<br />
Change; Dr Martin Grant FIMechE, Managing<br />
Director for Energy, Atkins<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the future <strong>of</strong> water<br />
Local water recycling<br />
Speakers included: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Paul Jeffrey, Cranfield University;<br />
Stephen Kay, Cambridge Water; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Tom Stephenson FREng, Cranfield University;<br />
Jenny Bashford, National Farmers Union;<br />
Dr Ben Curtis, UK Co<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Research Forum<br />
The annual showcase <strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
research sponsored by the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
Event<br />
London Design Festival Innovation<br />
Hothouse Final<br />
Innovation Hothouse showcases the very<br />
best design projects <strong>of</strong> final year students on<br />
engineering, materials and product design<br />
degree schemes<br />
Event<br />
Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals Workshop, Botswana<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the Africa-UK <strong>Engineering</strong> for<br />
Development Partnership, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
held a workshop for young engineering<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals from across Sub-Saharan Africa<br />
October 2011<br />
Event<br />
Smart Infrastructure Roundtable<br />
Chair: Dr Martyn<br />
Thomas CBE FREng<br />
Lecture<br />
Technology Visionaries Lecture Series<br />
The making <strong>of</strong> the digital world: from<br />
Charles Babbage to the present and beyond<br />
Speaker: Dr Andrew Viterbi, President,<br />
The Viterbi Group LLC<br />
Event<br />
Joint Parliamentary and Scientific<br />
Committee and <strong>Engineering</strong> the Future<br />
meeting<br />
Wetter, warmer, windier… will the UK’s<br />
infrastructure cope?<br />
Panel discussion considering how national<br />
infrastructure can be adapted and made more<br />
resilient to deal with climate change<br />
Debate<br />
Battle <strong>of</strong> Ideas Festival<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> debates<br />
Fukushima fallout<br />
Speaker: Dame Sue Ion FREng<br />
What’s innovation good for?<br />
Speaker: Dr William Webb FREng<br />
Drugs and bionics: enhancing sport?<br />
Speaker: Dr David James<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the future <strong>of</strong> water<br />
Water security challenges –<br />
is water transfer the answer?<br />
Speakers included: Christopher Binnie<br />
FREng, Martin Lunn, John Lawson, Yvette de<br />
Garis, Trevor Bishop<br />
November 2011<br />
Debate<br />
Natural Resources in the<br />
Global Economy – Debate 2<br />
This House believes that there is no need for<br />
concern about the future global supply <strong>of</strong><br />
strategic minerals<br />
Speakers included: Edward Bickham, Anglo<br />
American plc; Andrew Bloodworth, British<br />
Geological Survey; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jan Cilliers<br />
FREng, Imperial College London; Jan Lewis,<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Materials, Minerals and Mining<br />
Event<br />
US-EU Frontiers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Jointly organised by the <strong>Academy</strong>, a threeday<br />
symposium for 60 <strong>of</strong> the most promising<br />
engineers under the age <strong>of</strong> 40 from the US<br />
and the EU<br />
Event<br />
New Fellows’ Briefing and Dinner<br />
In the presence <strong>of</strong> the Senior Fellow<br />
HRH the Duke <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Panel for Biomedical<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> innovation<br />
in the NHS<br />
Chair: Dr Ge<strong>of</strong>f Watts FMedSci,<br />
Writer and Broadcaster<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Education Workshop,<br />
Zimbabwe<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the Africa-UK <strong>Engineering</strong> for<br />
Development Partnership, the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
held a workshop in Zimbabwe that brought<br />
together 40 engineering education experts<br />
from across Sub-Saharan Africa<br />
Event<br />
Launch <strong>of</strong> the Queen Elizabeth<br />
Prize for <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Attended by Rt Hon David Cameron, Prime<br />
Minister; Rt Hon Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime<br />
Minister, and Rt Hon Ed Miliband, Leader <strong>of</strong><br />
the Opposition<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the future <strong>of</strong> water<br />
Behaviour change and demand<br />
management<br />
Speakers included: Dr Jan Selby,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Sussex; Steve<br />
Magenis, <strong>Royal</strong> Haskoning; Michael<br />
Norton MBE, Halcrow<br />
Lecture<br />
View from the top lecture series<br />
New Frontier: Engineers and the<br />
Global Energy Challenge<br />
Speakers: Malcolm Brinded<br />
CBE FREng, <strong>Royal</strong> Dutch Shell<br />
and Hilary Mercer, LNG<br />
Integration, Arrow Energy PTY Ltd<br />
December 2011<br />
Lecture<br />
Lloyd’s Register Educational<br />
Trust Lecture<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the Olympics<br />
Speaker: John Armitt CBE FREng,<br />
Chairman, Olympic Delivery<br />
Authority<br />
Event<br />
The future <strong>of</strong> computing<br />
Indispensable or unsustainable?<br />
Speakers included: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Andy<br />
Hopper CBE FREng FRS<br />
January 2012<br />
Event<br />
Innovation in Construction Event<br />
Hosts: Sir John Parker FREng, <strong>Academy</strong><br />
President, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Hansford,<br />
Executive Director, The Nichols Group<br />
Partnership<br />
Lecture<br />
New Year Reception<br />
Intervention and Stabilisation<br />
Operations: the role <strong>of</strong> the<br />
military engineer<br />
Speaker: General Sir Peter Wall KCB CBE ADC<br />
General Chief <strong>of</strong> the General Staff, Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Defence<br />
Debate<br />
Natural Resources in the Global Economy<br />
Debates – Debate 3<br />
Speakers include: Chris Binnie FREng,<br />
Water Specialist; Trevor Bishop, the<br />
Environment Agency; Dr Sue Cavill,<br />
Associate <strong>of</strong> the Water, <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
and Development Centre<br />
February 2012<br />
Event<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong>: Gearing UK Growth<br />
Supported by BAE Systems<br />
Host: Sir John Parker FREng, President,<br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Lecture<br />
Technology Visionaries lecture series<br />
In conversation with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nigel<br />
Shadbolt FREng Open Data: Powering<br />
the Information Age<br />
Lecture<br />
Vodafone Lecture Series<br />
How mobile phones promote<br />
economic development<br />
Speaker: Tom Standage,<br />
Digital Editor, The Economist<br />
March 2012<br />
Lecture<br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Regional Lecture<br />
Nature and Nano – It’s all going on at<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Surfaces<br />
Speaker: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anne Neville FREng,<br />
Leeds University<br />
Lecture<br />
ERA Foundation International Lecture<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> and Technological<br />
Challenges in Robotic Space and<br />
Earth Exploration<br />
Speaker: Dr Charles Elachi – Director,<br />
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory<br />
Lecture<br />
Joint Lecture with the <strong>Royal</strong> Society <strong>of</strong><br />
Edinburgh<br />
Extreme <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Speaker: Ivor Tiefenbrun MBE, Founder<br />
and Chairman, Linn Products Ltd<br />
at <strong>Royal</strong> Society <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh<br />
Event<br />
Launch <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
technician qualification with<br />
the Technician Council<br />
Debate<br />
The future <strong>of</strong> energy in Scotland debate<br />
This House believes that Scotland’s energy<br />
industry will be the envy <strong>of</strong> the world<br />
Transcripts and publications from<br />
most <strong>of</strong> the lectures and seminars<br />
mentioned are available at<br />
www.raeng.org.uk<br />
Video or audio recording<br />
available at www.<strong>RAE</strong>ng.tv<br />
Transcript, presentation or<br />
publication available at at<br />
www.raeng.org.uk<br />
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<strong>Academy</strong> funding<br />
Sources <strong>of</strong> income and destination <strong>of</strong> expenditure<br />
Annex to the <strong>Annual</strong> Review<br />
Contents<br />
For the financial year ended 31 March 2012<br />
£ million<br />
Sources <strong>of</strong> income<br />
2011<br />
£ million<br />
Grants 11.9 12.6<br />
Contracts 4.5 4.3<br />
Gifts and donations 2.9 2.3<br />
Investment income 0.9 0.9<br />
Other income 0.7 0.7<br />
20.9 20.8<br />
Destination <strong>of</strong> expenditure<br />
Charitable activities:<br />
– engaging effectively with the public 3.4 3.0<br />
– attracting more people into engineering 3.5 3.2<br />
– enhancing the contribution <strong>of</strong> engineering 9.7 10.8<br />
– developing the <strong>Academy</strong> 0.8 0.9<br />
Costs <strong>of</strong> generating funds and governance costs 0.3 0.4<br />
17.7 18.3<br />
Third party support attracted to<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> programmes * 33.9 39.7<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> income<br />
£ million<br />
70.0<br />
60.0<br />
50.0<br />
40.0<br />
30.0<br />
20.0<br />
10.0<br />
0.0<br />
2003/04<br />
2004/05<br />
2005/06<br />
2006/07<br />
Numbers are rounded to £0.1 million<br />
2007/08<br />
2008/09<br />
2009/10<br />
2010/11<br />
* Note: Third party income arises from<br />
donors who agree to support <strong>Academy</strong><br />
projects but make contributions directly<br />
to those projects without passing<br />
through the <strong>Academy</strong>’s books. Although<br />
these funds are not under the direct<br />
control <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> they would<br />
not have become available without the<br />
involvement <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
2011/12<br />
Recent trends in the<br />
level <strong>of</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> activity<br />
Third party support<br />
Direct income<br />
Fellows elected in 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Honorary Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
International Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />
Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Standing Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />
Grants, Fellowships and Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />
Ingenious public engagement awards. . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />
Research exchanges with China<br />
and India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37<br />
Research Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />
Research Chair in Emerging Technologies . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Senior Research Fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Leverhulme Trust Senior<br />
Research Fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
<strong>RAE</strong>ng/EPSRC Research Fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
<strong>RAE</strong>ng/Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence<br />
Research Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Enterprise Fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44<br />
Distinguished Visiting Fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44<br />
Industrial secondment scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in Principles <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Design scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Design for Sustainable Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 47<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in Integrated<br />
Systems Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in Design<br />
and Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in Building<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />
National Nuclear<br />
Laboratory/<strong>RAE</strong>ng Visiting<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in Nuclear <strong>Engineering</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />
Commercial Education Trust/<strong>RAE</strong>ng<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in Sustainable<br />
Wealth Creation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />
Visiting Teaching Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />
Metaswitch/<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Visiting Teaching Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />
Shell/<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Visiting Teaching Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />
Sainsbury Management Fellowships<br />
in <strong>Engineering</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Development Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49<br />
Petr<strong>of</strong>ac Fellowships for the<br />
Enhanced Graduate Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
Exxonmobil Excellence in<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Teaching Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
National Nuclear Laboratory/<strong>Royal</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Visiting<br />
Teaching Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
Sir Robert Malpas Bursaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
Panasonic Trust Presentation Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50<br />
Panasonic Trust Fellowships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51<br />
Hertha Marks Ayrton Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51<br />
Sir Angus Paton Bursary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51<br />
Comino Foundation/<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Research Student<br />
Development Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51<br />
Ove Arup Foundation/<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Visiting Teaching Fellows . . . . . . . . . . 51<br />
Queen Elizabeth Prize Judges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51<br />
Development and fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53<br />
Campaign Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53<br />
The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Development Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54<br />
Contributors to education and<br />
engagement programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56<br />
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Fellows<br />
Fellows <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> are leading engineers in the UK drawn from<br />
academia, industry and the not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it sectors. Fellowship is a national<br />
honour, awarded for outstanding personal engineering achievements,<br />
exemplified by individual leadership in organisations demonstrating<br />
significant technical engineering responsibility and by influential<br />
contributions to major committees and agencies concerned with<br />
engineering policy or practice. Election to the Fellowship is managed by<br />
current Fellows <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
HONORARY FELLOWS<br />
Elected in 2011 were:<br />
Keith Edward Frank Clarke<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> Atkins Middle East and<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Sustainability, Atkins<br />
Sir Anthony Brian Cleaver<br />
Chairman, Novia Financial plc,<br />
Caithness & North Sutherland<br />
Regeneration Partnership; and<br />
President, Business Commitment to<br />
the Environment<br />
Raymond Gabriel O’Rourke<br />
Chairman and Chief Executive, Laing<br />
O’Rourke<br />
FELLOWS<br />
Elected in 2011 were:<br />
Norman Apsley<br />
Chief Executive, Northern Ireland<br />
Science Park Foundation Ltd<br />
Simon Richard Biggs<br />
<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>/<br />
National Nuclear Laboratory Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Particle Science and <strong>Engineering</strong>,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Leeds<br />
Clive Henry Buckberry<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology,<br />
Quanta Fluid Solutions Ltd<br />
Nicholas Robert Buenfeld<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Civil and<br />
Environmental <strong>Engineering</strong> and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Concrete Structures,<br />
Imperial College London<br />
Tristram Carfrae<br />
Arup Fellow<br />
John Stephen Carlton<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Marine <strong>Engineering</strong>,<br />
City University London, President,<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Marine <strong>Engineering</strong>,<br />
Science and Technology<br />
Tai Chong Chew<br />
Projects Director, MTR Corporation<br />
Limited<br />
David Andrew Clarke<br />
Chief Executive, Energy Technologies<br />
Institute (ETI)<br />
Sarah Regina Florence Clarke<br />
Chief Highway Engineer and<br />
Non-executive Director, CIRIA<br />
Lianne Deeming<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Business Excellence, Tata<br />
Steel Europe<br />
Lord Paul Drayson<br />
Managing Partner, Drayson Racing<br />
Technologies LLP<br />
Andrew Figgures<br />
Chief Executive, British Transport<br />
Police Authority<br />
David Jonathan Flint<br />
Chief Executive Officer, Oxford<br />
Instruments plc<br />
William Frankland<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Leader, Laing O’Rourke<br />
Construction Hong Kong Limited<br />
Peter Douglas French<br />
Chief Executive, BMT Group Ltd<br />
Andrew Douglas Garrad<br />
President and CEO, Germanischer<br />
Lloyd Garrad Hassan<br />
Alastair Glass<br />
Chairman, Tyndall National Institute,<br />
Ireland, and President, Transparent<br />
Solutions Inc<br />
Sir Michael Gregory<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Manufacturing &<br />
Management Division, University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Cambridge, and Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Institute for Manufacturing<br />
Eileen Harkin-Jones<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Polymer <strong>Engineering</strong>,<br />
Queen’s University Belfast<br />
Andrew Charles Harter<br />
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,<br />
RealVNC Limited<br />
Graham William Hopkins<br />
Executive Vice President, <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
and Technology for Gas Turbine<br />
Supply Chain, Rolls-Royce plc<br />
Andrew Joseph Hosty<br />
Chief Executive Officer, Morgan<br />
Technical Ceramics, Director, Morgan<br />
Crucible plc<br />
Neville Stuart Jackson<br />
Chief Technology & Innovation Officer,<br />
Ricardo plc, Chairman, UK Low Carbon<br />
Vehicles Partnership<br />
Andrew John Keane<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Computational<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong>, University <strong>of</strong><br />
Southampton<br />
John Lazar<br />
Chairman, Metaswitch Networks<br />
Quentin John Leiper<br />
Group Chief Engineer, Carillion plc<br />
Robert Thomas Love<br />
Deputy CEO, Babcock International<br />
Group Marine and Technology<br />
Division, Australia<br />
Andrew Charles Marvin<br />
Technical Director, York EMC Services<br />
Ltd, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Applied<br />
Electromagnetics, University <strong>of</strong> York<br />
Michelle McDowell<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> Civil and Structural<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong>, Head <strong>of</strong> London Studio,<br />
Company and Executive Board<br />
Member, BDP<br />
Nicholas Medcalf<br />
Bioprocessing Manager, Smith and<br />
Nephew Research Centre<br />
Mohamed Missous<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Semiconductor Materials<br />
and Devices, University <strong>of</strong> Manchester<br />
Jeni Mundy<br />
Director, Products and Innovation,<br />
Vodafone Global Enterprise<br />
James Norton<br />
President, British Computer Society,<br />
and Non-executive Director <strong>of</strong> F&C<br />
Capital and Income Investment Trust<br />
Jason Meredith Reese<br />
Weir Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Thermodynamics<br />
and Fluid Mechanics, University <strong>of</strong><br />
Strathclyde<br />
Andrew William Roscoe<br />
Research Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Head <strong>of</strong><br />
Computer Science Department,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Oxford<br />
Harvey Nicholas Rutt<br />
Rank Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Infrared Science<br />
and Technology, University <strong>of</strong><br />
Southampton<br />
Frances Carolyn Saunders<br />
Retired, formerly Chief Executive,<br />
Defence Science and Technology<br />
Laboratory, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence<br />
Abigail Jane Sellen<br />
Principal Researcher, Micros<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Research Cambridge, Special Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Interaction, University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Nottingham<br />
Paul John Shayler<br />
Ford Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong>, Head<br />
<strong>of</strong> Department, University <strong>of</strong><br />
Nottingham<br />
Andrew Hamilton Sherry<br />
Director, Dalton Nuclear Institute and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Materials Performance,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Manchester<br />
Liane Margaret Smith<br />
Founder and Director <strong>of</strong> Intetech Ltd<br />
E Hugh Stitt<br />
Scientific Consultant, Johnson<br />
Matthey Technology Centre<br />
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS<br />
Elected in 2011 were:<br />
Chu, Steve<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> State, USA Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Energy<br />
Gens, Antonio<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Geotechnical <strong>Engineering</strong>,<br />
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya,<br />
Barcelona Tech (UPC), Spain<br />
Anne Lauvergeon<br />
Former Chief Executive Officer, Areva<br />
Li, Jinghai<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Vice-President <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chinese <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS)<br />
Mai, Yiu-Wing<br />
University Chair and Personal Chair in<br />
Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong>, University <strong>of</strong><br />
Sydney, Australia<br />
Zhang, Jie<br />
President, Shanghai Jiao Tong<br />
University, China<br />
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Council<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Standing Committees<br />
The Council – which held four ordinary meetings during the year – directs<br />
and manages the <strong>Academy</strong> and governs and controls its affairs, delegating<br />
as appropriate some <strong>of</strong> its functions to Standing Committees, each <strong>of</strong> which<br />
reports regularly to Council. As the <strong>Academy</strong> is a registered charity, the<br />
Officers and Members <strong>of</strong> Council fulfill the role <strong>of</strong> Trustees. As at 31 March<br />
2012 the Council consisted <strong>of</strong> those listed below.<br />
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS<br />
OF COUNCIL<br />
President<br />
Sir John Parker FREng<br />
Immediate Past President (ex <strong>of</strong>ficio)<br />
Lord Browne <strong>of</strong> Madingley FREng FRS<br />
Senior Vice President<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir William Wakeham FREng<br />
Vice Presidents<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor B Cantor FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor M J Earwicker FREng<br />
Dr D Grant CBE FREng<br />
Mrs D Mitchell FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Christopher Snowden<br />
FREng FRS<br />
Honorary Treasurer<br />
Dr M G J W Howse CBE FREng<br />
Hon Sec for International Activities<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir William Wakeham FREng<br />
Hon Sec for Education and Training<br />
Dr D Grant CBE FREng FLSW<br />
Ordinary Members<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor G A J Amaratunga FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor H V Atkinson FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D T Delpy FREng FMedSci FRS<br />
Dr P Golby CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P J Goodhew FREng<br />
Dr M Lynch OBE FREng<br />
Dr I D Nussey OBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R J Parker FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R Parry-Jones CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D N Payne CBE FREng FRS<br />
Mr I C Ritchie CBE FREng FRSE<br />
Dr J Venables CBE FREng<br />
Ms F Wainwright MBE FREng<br />
Mr P S Westbury FREng<br />
Mr N Whitehead FREng<br />
Chair Membership Committee (ex <strong>of</strong>ficio)<br />
Dr J E Roberts CBE FREng<br />
Chair, Proactive Membership Committee<br />
(ex <strong>of</strong>ficio)<br />
Rear Admiral N F C Guild CB FREng<br />
Chief Executive<br />
Mr P Greenish CBE<br />
Director, Finance & Administration<br />
(Council Secretary)<br />
Mr H Beeston<br />
Awards Committee<br />
The Awards Committee is responsible<br />
for identifying and recommending<br />
to Council appropriate candidates<br />
for all relevant prizes and awards,<br />
whether in the <strong>Academy</strong>’s gift or<br />
not, with the exception <strong>of</strong> National<br />
Honours, the MacRobert Award and<br />
International Medal.<br />
Chair:<br />
Mrs D Mitchell FREng<br />
Members:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor C Christopoulos FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J Cilliers FREng<br />
Dr D A Clarke FREng<br />
Mr S Howison FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J A Noble FREng<br />
Mr N J Perry FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor W Powrie FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S K Spurgeon FREng<br />
Dr P Watson OBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J A Williams FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J C P Woodcock FREng<br />
Secretariat:<br />
Mr P Greenish CBE<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Sylvia Hampartumian<br />
External Affairs Committee<br />
The role <strong>of</strong> the Committee is to<br />
provide strategic direction to the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s communications activities<br />
on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Council, with<br />
particular emphasis on ensuring<br />
the soundness <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
reputation and on developing<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong>’s pr<strong>of</strong>ile. It oversees<br />
all aspects <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
communications and public<br />
engagement activities, ensuring they<br />
are delivered in line with <strong>Royal</strong> Charter<br />
and business plan commitments.<br />
Chair:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor M Earwicker FREng<br />
Members:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A E Chessell FREng<br />
Dr D J Goodman FREng<br />
Mr J C Hudson FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor M J Kelly FREng FRS<br />
Dr M Purshouse FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor W Webb FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Miss Iffat Memon<br />
Education and Training Committee<br />
The Education and Training<br />
Committee’s role is to oversee and<br />
be responsible for the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
activities in engineering education<br />
and training and to maintain links with<br />
other bodies working in these fields.<br />
Chair:<br />
Dr D Grant CBE FREng FLSW<br />
Members:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R W K Allen FREng<br />
Dr S E Bold FREng<br />
Mrs J Bryant FREng<br />
Dr M J Cook FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J K Fidler FREng<br />
Dr J W Lazar FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S K Spurgeon FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor B L Weiss FREng<br />
Ex Officio:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor N M Alford FREng<br />
Dr S W Huntington FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J E King CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P J Goodhew FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor M Harrison<br />
Mr I J Bowbrick<br />
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<strong>Engineering</strong> Policy Committee<br />
The <strong>Engineering</strong> Policy Committee’s<br />
role is to advise and be responsible<br />
to Council for the engineering policy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> and for all matters<br />
concerned with the application<br />
<strong>of</strong> engineering knowledge and<br />
principles (other than education and<br />
training). It should identify, monitor<br />
and promote attention to emerging<br />
and generic issues <strong>of</strong> importance to<br />
engineering in pursuit <strong>of</strong> this role.<br />
Chair:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Christopher Snowden<br />
FREng FRS<br />
Members:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P Cannon FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R A Falconer FREng FLSW<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S J Garwood FREng<br />
Dr A Jamieson OBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R J Kemp FREng<br />
Mr R H Maudslay CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A G McNaughton FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor T F Page FREng<br />
Mr I Shott CBE FREng<br />
Dr M Short FREng<br />
Dr M Thomas CBE FREng<br />
Ms J M Wernick FREng<br />
Mr N P Winser FREng<br />
Ex Officio:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor L Tarassenko CBE FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Dr Natasha McCarthy<br />
Finance and Audit Committee<br />
The Finance and Audit Committee<br />
is responsible for all financial and<br />
auditorial affairs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>. This includes<br />
management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> budgets,<br />
external investment fund managers,<br />
insurance policy, risk register, audit<br />
arrangements and compliance with<br />
external financial reporting standards.<br />
Chair:<br />
Dr M G J W Howse CBE FREng<br />
Members:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor H V Atkinson FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P J Goodhew FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D N Payne CBE FREng FRS<br />
Mr I C Ritchie CBE FREng FRSE<br />
Dr J Venables CBE FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Mr H Beeston<br />
International Committee<br />
The International Committee’s role<br />
is to advise and be responsible<br />
to Council for promoting the<br />
international interests <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
In pursuit <strong>of</strong> this role the Committee’s<br />
interests include oversight <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong>’s relations with the Council<br />
<strong>of</strong> Academies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> and<br />
Technological Sciences (CAETS) and<br />
the European Council <strong>of</strong> Academies<br />
<strong>of</strong> Applied Sciences, Technologies and<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> (Euro-CASE).<br />
Chair:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir William Wakeham FREng<br />
Members:<br />
Mr T E A Askew FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor N P Brandon OBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor B S Collins CB FREng<br />
Dr D G Cronin FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A J G Hey CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J V McCanny CBE FREng FRS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R J Parker FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Martin Sweeting OBE<br />
FREng FRS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor H S Wheater FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Mr S McHugh<br />
Membership Committee<br />
The Membership Committee<br />
is responsible for considering<br />
candidates for election to The <strong>Royal</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> and for<br />
submitting a list <strong>of</strong> not more than 60<br />
names to Council for approval before<br />
each <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting. Each <strong>of</strong><br />
the five Members <strong>of</strong> the Committee<br />
chairs a Panel covering a specific area<br />
<strong>of</strong> expertise.<br />
Chair:<br />
Dr J E Roberts CBE FREng<br />
Ex Officio:<br />
Sir John Parker FREng<br />
Chairs:<br />
Panel 1<br />
Mr J N Cooper FREng<br />
Panel 2<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor T W Broyd FREng<br />
Panel 3<br />
Sir Patrick Haren FREng<br />
Panel 4<br />
Dr Dame Sue Ion DBE FREng<br />
Panel 5<br />
Mr M D Carr FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Ms J Ryley<br />
Additional Panel Members:<br />
Panel 1 (Mechanical, aeronautical,<br />
marine and manufacturing<br />
engineering)<br />
Mr C Burrows FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P Cawley FREng FRS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D J Ewins FREng FRS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor G R Johnson FREng<br />
Vice Admiral A D Mathews CB FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J A McGeough FREng FRSE<br />
Dr P Watson OBE FREng<br />
Panel 2 (Civil, structural, public works,<br />
and building services engineering)<br />
Dr M J Cook FREng<br />
Mr C M Eddie FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J W Hall FREng<br />
Mr N D Haste OBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R J Jardine FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor W Powrie FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor K Morgan FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor I H Townend FREng<br />
Panel 3 (Electrical, electronic, control<br />
engineering and computing)<br />
Mr D W A East FREng<br />
Mr S Howison FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor H McCann FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S McLaughlin FREng FRSE<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R I Muttram FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J Roulston OBE FREng FRSE<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor T Wilson FREng<br />
Panel 4 (Chemical, fuel, process,<br />
mining and materials engineering)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D J Bacon FREng<br />
Dr J W Edington FREng<br />
Ms J Hackitt CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor T F Page FREng<br />
Mr J H Robinson FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D J Stephenson FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor N Titchener-Hooker FREng<br />
Dr C Wiesner FREng<br />
Panel 5 (Informatics)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A Bradley FREng<br />
Dr D D Cleevely FREng<br />
Mr G N Hobbs FREng<br />
Dr R I Laming FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor I Leslie FREng<br />
Mr P Lindeque FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S H Muggleton FREng<br />
Proactive Membership Committee<br />
The Proactive Membership<br />
Committee is responsible for ensuring<br />
that the pool <strong>of</strong> candidates proposed<br />
for election as Fellows better reflects<br />
the society within which the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
exists. Activities include identifying<br />
and tracking potential candidates<br />
from novel and overlooked areas, and<br />
engaging more existing Fellows in the<br />
process.<br />
Chair:<br />
Rear Admiral N C F Guild CB FREng<br />
Ex Officio:<br />
Sir John Parker FREng<br />
Member:<br />
Dr P A Bennett FREng<br />
Mr K E Batchelor FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor M Forde FREng FRSE<br />
Mr L Dopping-Hepenstal FREng<br />
Mr C Mairs FREng<br />
Mr D E Oakervee CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R J Parker FREng<br />
Mr I C Ritchie CBE FREng FRSE<br />
Mr A D Roche FREng<br />
Rear Admiral J A Trewby CB FREng<br />
Ms F Wainwright MBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor W Webb FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Dr C Coulter<br />
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<strong>Academy</strong> Staff As at 21 May 2012<br />
Research and Secondment<br />
Schemes Committee<br />
The role <strong>of</strong> the Research and<br />
Secondment Schemes Committee<br />
is to advise and be responsible to<br />
Council for the supervision <strong>of</strong> research<br />
and secondment schemes other than<br />
those concerned with education and<br />
training.<br />
Chair:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor B Cantor FREng<br />
Members:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor I D L Bogle FREng<br />
Dr D G Cronin FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J Fisher CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor K T V Grattan FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor G T Houlsby FREng<br />
Mr S Howison FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A J Kinloch FREng FRS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor I Leslie FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A J Sellen FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S M Springman CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor C J Taylor OBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J D M Watson FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S Williamson FREng<br />
Committee Secretariat:<br />
Mr R W Barrett<br />
Awards<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> recognises excellence<br />
through the presentation <strong>of</strong> awards<br />
and medals. The <strong>Academy</strong>’s wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> awards covers every aspect<br />
<strong>of</strong> engineering<br />
2011 President’s Medal<br />
Awarded biennially to an organisation<br />
or individual who has contributed<br />
significantly to the <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />
aims and work through ‘initiative in<br />
promoting excellence in engineering’.<br />
Awarded to: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anthony Kelly<br />
CBE DL FREng FRS, Fellow, Churchill<br />
College Cambridge<br />
Silver Medals<br />
Awarded to individuals in recognition<br />
<strong>of</strong> outstanding and demonstrated<br />
personal contribution to British<br />
engineering which is resulting in<br />
successful market exploitation. Up to<br />
four medals may be awarded in any<br />
one year.<br />
Awarded to: Dr Shaun Fitzgerald,<br />
Managing Director, Breathing<br />
Buildings Ltd<br />
Dr Karin Hing, Senior Lecturer<br />
in Biomaterials, Queen Mary,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London<br />
Doug King, Principal <strong>of</strong> King Shaw<br />
Associates<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Eric Yeatman, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Micro-<strong>Engineering</strong>, Imperial<br />
College London, and Chairman,<br />
Microsaic Systems plc<br />
2011 Rooke Medal for the Public<br />
Promotion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Awarded to an individual, small team<br />
or organisation who has contributed<br />
to the <strong>Academy</strong>'s aims and work<br />
through their initiative in promoting<br />
engineering to the public.<br />
Awarded to: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chris Bishop<br />
FREng FRSE, Distinguished<br />
Scientist, Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research,<br />
Cambridge<br />
2011 Sustained Achievement<br />
Award<br />
Awarded to an engineer, normally<br />
resident in the UK, whose sustained<br />
achievements over a number <strong>of</strong><br />
projects have had a pr<strong>of</strong>ound impact<br />
upon their engineering discipline.<br />
Awarded to: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dracos<br />
Vassalos, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Maritime<br />
Safety at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Strathclyde, and Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ship Stability Research Centre<br />
(SSRC)<br />
2011 Sir George Macfarlane Award<br />
This award recognises the potential<br />
<strong>of</strong> younger UK engineers, who have<br />
demonstrated excellence in the early<br />
stage <strong>of</strong> their career.<br />
Awarded to: Dr Simon Cotton<br />
<strong>RAE</strong>ng/EPSRC Research<br />
Fellow, Institute <strong>of</strong> Electronics,<br />
Communications and Information<br />
Technology, Queen’s University<br />
Belfast<br />
2011 ERA Foundation<br />
Entrepreneurs Award<br />
A £40,000 award that is designed to<br />
identify entrepreneurial researchers,<br />
working in UK universities in a<br />
field involving electro-technology,<br />
who are at an early stage in their<br />
career, demonstrating considerable<br />
entrepreneurial promise and the<br />
potential to benefit the UK’s future<br />
prosperity.<br />
Awarded to: Dr Sithamparanathan<br />
Sabesan and Dr Michael Crisp,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge<br />
2011 MacRobert Award<br />
The UK’s premier award for innovation<br />
in engineering, with a prize <strong>of</strong><br />
£50,000 and a gold medal. It seeks<br />
to demonstrate the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
engineers and engineering in their<br />
contribution to national prosperity<br />
and benefit to society.<br />
Awarded to: Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research,<br />
Cambridge - human motion<br />
capture in Kinect for Xbox 360<br />
2011 International Medal<br />
Awarded to an individual, resident<br />
outside <strong>of</strong> the European Union, for<br />
their outstanding and sustained<br />
personal achievement in the broad<br />
field <strong>of</strong> engineering, including<br />
commercial or academic leadership or<br />
for specific products and/or projects.<br />
Awarded to: Dr Andrew Viterbi,<br />
mobile communications pioneer<br />
and co-founder <strong>of</strong> Qualcomm<br />
Chief Executive<br />
Philip Greenish CBE<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Executive Services<br />
Kim Turner<br />
Executive Assistants<br />
Karen Childe<br />
Alyx Clarke<br />
QUEEN ELIZABETH PRIZE FOR<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Director, QE Prize<br />
Anji Hunter<br />
Deputy Director, QE Prize<br />
Caroline Evans<br />
QE Prize Manager<br />
Katya-yani Vyas<br />
POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS<br />
Director, Policy and Public Affairs<br />
Beverley Parkin<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Communications and<br />
Engagement<br />
Dr Lesley Paterson<br />
Manager, Communications<br />
Jane Sutton<br />
Manager, Public Affairs<br />
Iffat Memon<br />
Press and Communications Officer<br />
Sarah Griffiths<br />
Assistant Manager, Public Engagement<br />
Manisha Lalloo<br />
Publications and Web Editor<br />
Dominic Joyeux<br />
Copy Editor for Print and Web<br />
Emily Bick<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Policy<br />
Dr Natasha McCarthy<br />
Senior Policy Advisor<br />
Dr Alan Walker<br />
Policy Advisors<br />
Dr Frances Downey,<br />
Katherine Macgregor, Chris Richards<br />
Programme Manager,<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> the Future<br />
Thomas Man<br />
STRATEGY AND PLANNING<br />
Director, Strategy and Planning<br />
Dr Hayaatun Sillem<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
Graham Blair<br />
Manager, Awards<br />
Sylvia Hampartumian<br />
Manager, Events<br />
Helen Berrington, Melissa Obi<br />
Events and Awards Assistant<br />
Selina Chan<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> International Activities<br />
Shane McHugh<br />
Manager, International<br />
Dr Shafiq Ahmed<br />
International Policy Advisor<br />
Holly Wright<br />
Assistant Manager, International<br />
Cuong Dang<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Research Programmes<br />
Robert Barrett<br />
Assistant Managers,<br />
Research Programmes<br />
Angus Baker, Katie Melton,<br />
Tapsi Khambra<br />
Manager, Membership<br />
Joanne Ryley<br />
Membership Administrator/Librarian<br />
and Archivist<br />
Hema Lingham<br />
Manager, Fellowship<br />
Dr Chris Coulter<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
Director, Development<br />
Sarah Philbrick<br />
Trusts Manager<br />
Dominic Geyer<br />
Corporate Development Manager<br />
Jonathan O’Neill<br />
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION<br />
Director, Finance & Administration<br />
Howard Beeston<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Finance<br />
TBC<br />
Finance Assistants<br />
Sanjay Jethwa, Michelle Lai<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> IT<br />
Hakan Altinisik<br />
IT and Web Officer<br />
Krystina Hill<br />
IT and Web Administrator<br />
Barry Weekes<br />
Facilities Manager<br />
Nigel Palmer<br />
Reception/Security<br />
Paul Morant<br />
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES<br />
Director, Education<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Matthew Harrison<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Formation<br />
Ian Bowbrick<br />
Administrator, Education Programmes<br />
Eunice Hung<br />
Administrative Assistant,<br />
Education Programmes<br />
Joanne Page<br />
Senior Administrator,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Formation<br />
Pauline Stillman<br />
Administrative Assistant, Postgraduate<br />
and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
Anne Mahabal<br />
Team Leader, 5-19 Education<br />
Lynda Mann<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Secretariat, E4E<br />
Dr Rhys Morgan<br />
Post-16 STEM Manager in Education; Team<br />
Leader, Further and Higher Education<br />
Stylli Charalampous<br />
Manager, STEM Curricula<br />
Dominic Nolan<br />
Project Officer, <strong>Engineering</strong>, National HE<br />
STEM Programme<br />
Dr Sapna Somani<br />
Employer Coordinator HEFCE/HEFCW<br />
National STEM<br />
Hal Igarashi<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Diversity<br />
Jenny Young and Bola Fatimilehin<br />
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Grants, Fellowships<br />
and Programmes<br />
INGENIOUS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AWARDS<br />
ROUND 6 AWARDS<br />
Ingenious provides funding for projects that enable engineers to enhance their public enagagement skills, consider the<br />
societal implications <strong>of</strong> their work and take part in debate with the public on engineering and its impact on society.<br />
Awardee Organisation Project Title<br />
Matt Bagley Camouflaged Learning <strong>Engineering</strong> the Landscape; How wind power<br />
has changed our lives<br />
Kerry Baker STEM Office - University <strong>of</strong> Bradford West Yorkshire Engineers Engage!<br />
Sharon Bishop Cheltenham Festivals FameLab <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Rowan Brown National Mining Museum Scotland <strong>Engineering</strong> Scotland’s Future<br />
Ed Carter Flowmill Project Ltd ~Flow engineering engagement programme<br />
Bill Connor Sentinus <strong>Engineering</strong> Solutions<br />
Stuart Ellins Young Engineers Meet the Parents<br />
Ben Evans College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>, STEM schools-based public engagement based<br />
Swansea University<br />
on the BLOODHOUND SSC<br />
Joanne Fox Spacefund The Biggest Rocket Ever Built!<br />
Simon Gage Edinburgh International InMotion and Make a Move<br />
Science Festival<br />
Sue Hordijenko British Science Association Strictly <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
David James Sheffield Hallam University Sports Lab 2012 – A public discourse in<br />
sports engineering<br />
Ben Johnson Graphic Science Ltd Everyone’s Energy<br />
Jane Magill University <strong>of</strong> Glasgow Torqueing Turbines<br />
Kat Nilsson Science Museum <strong>Engineering</strong> London 2012: exploring Olympic<br />
engineering through exhibits and events<br />
Scot Owen Techniquest Glyndŵr Bridging the Gap<br />
Christopher Parkin Museum <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong> Science, Objects <strong>of</strong> Invention<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Oxford<br />
Subramanian Ramamoorthy The University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh Games Robots Play<br />
Peter Reid The University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh Renewable energy in SCI-FUN, the Scottish<br />
Science and Technology Roadshow<br />
Mel Weatherley The Black Country Living Museum Newcomen Festival and Conference<br />
RESEARCH EXCHANGES WITH CHINA AND INDIA<br />
The Research Exchanges with China and India Scheme promotes academic collaboration between high quality<br />
engineering researchers in the UK and China/India and supports the expansion <strong>of</strong> international networks <strong>of</strong> excellence.<br />
UK Academic Chinese/Indian Academic Project<br />
Dr Alban Potherat Dr Binod Sreenivasan Experimental and numerical simulation <strong>of</strong><br />
(Coventry University) (Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology magnetoconvection in the Earth’s core<br />
Kanpur, India)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Asif Usmani Dr Umesh Sharma Toward establishing a framework for<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh) (Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, collaborative research in structural engineering<br />
Roorkee, India)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chris Grovenor Dr Binaya Kumar Panigrahi Atom-Probe-Tomography studies <strong>of</strong> evolution<br />
(Oxford University) (Indira Gandhi Centre for <strong>of</strong> oxide nanoparticles in nano structured<br />
Atomic Research, India)<br />
ferritic alloys during fabrication and<br />
subsequent thermal treatment and irradiation<br />
Dr David Hann Dr Wei Dai Optimisation <strong>of</strong> thermo-acoustic engines for<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Nottingham) (Chinese <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sciences, China) microgeneration <strong>of</strong> electricity from waste heat<br />
Dr Eldad Avital Dr Krishna Singh Computational flow study <strong>of</strong> a conceptual<br />
(Queen Mary, (Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, India) large scale tidal turbine<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London)<br />
Dr Guangtao Fu Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chuntian Cheng Integrated water-energy management<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Exeter) (Dalian University <strong>of</strong> Technology, <strong>of</strong> complex water systems under uncertainty<br />
China)<br />
Dr Haixue Yan Dr Dou Zhang Grain size effect in lead-free antiferroelectric<br />
(Queen Mary, (Central South University, China) materials for energy storage<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London)<br />
Dr Hongying Meng Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yangdong Deng Real time affective state monitoring via<br />
(Brunel University) (Tsinghua University, China) naturalistic facial expression on embedded<br />
systems<br />
Dr Jiamei Deng Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shaohua Zhong Robustness <strong>of</strong> transient soot models<br />
(Kingston University) (Wuhan University <strong>of</strong> Technology,<br />
China)<br />
Dr Jiawei Mi Dr Yong Zhang Modelling and experimental study <strong>of</strong><br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Hull) (Beijing Institute <strong>of</strong> Aeronautical the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> dendrite fragmentation<br />
Materials, China)<br />
during droplet deposition process<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kang Li Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xiaoyao Tan Proton conducting ceramic membrane<br />
(Imperial College London) (Tianjin Polytechnic University, China) for energy application<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kevin Kendall Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sheng Sui Studies on novel composite support<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Birmingham) (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China) materials for low temp fuel cells<br />
Dr Liang Hao Dr Qingsong Wei Formulation <strong>of</strong> bioactive and high strength<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Exeter) (Huazhong University <strong>of</strong> nanocomposites for the customised<br />
Science and Technology, China) manufacturing <strong>of</strong> complex and load-bearing<br />
bone implants<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kai Luo Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shijin Shuai Large-eddy simulation <strong>of</strong> spray, turbulence<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Southampton) (Tsinghua University, China) and combustion processes in internal<br />
combustion engines<br />
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UK Academic Chinese/Indian Academic Project<br />
Dr Martin Cryan Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yongjin Wang Integrated laser induced fluorescence<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Bristol) (Nanjing University <strong>of</strong> Posts system using photonic crystal cavities<br />
and Telecommunications, China)<br />
Dr Minghua He Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shichao Zhang Data mining for double auction market:<br />
(Aston University) (Guangxi Normal University, China) strategy and mechanism design<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Childs Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jing Ren Clean energy community based on<br />
(Imperial College) (Tsinghua University, China) polygeneration in a watershed region<br />
Dr Rodrigo De Lamare Dr Yunlong Cai Transceiver design based on switched<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> York) (Zhejiang University, China) relaying processing for multiuser MIMO<br />
relay systems<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Falconer Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Junqiang Xia Development <strong>of</strong> an integrated numerical<br />
(Cardiff University) (Wuhan University, China) model for the flood risk management in<br />
urban areas and its application<br />
Dr Sameer Rahatekar Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S Gopalakrishnan Improving the impact resistance <strong>of</strong><br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Bristol) (Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Science, India) composites structures used in aerospace<br />
engineering<br />
Dr Stephen Weiss Dr Jian Lu Rate loss and its estimation in distributed<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Strathclyde) (Southeast University, China) source coding<br />
Dr Weijia Yuan Dr Jiahui Zhu Development <strong>of</strong> a second-generation<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Bath) (China Electric Power Research high-temperature superconducting cable<br />
Institute, China)<br />
with minimised AC loss and improved<br />
transient stability<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Weiru Liu Dr Gang Xie TEI@I methodology for forecasting<br />
(Queen’s University Belfast) (Chinese <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sciences, China) and decisions<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor William Gillin Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yiqiang Zhan Controlling spin injection interfaces in<br />
(Queen Mary, (Fudan University, China) organic spinvalves<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London)<br />
Dr Xianfeng Fan Dr Yuqing Zhang Development <strong>of</strong> composite membranes<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh) (Tianjin University, China) doped with silica nanotubes for battery<br />
separators and water treatment<br />
Dr Xiaocheng Ge Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tao Tang Study <strong>of</strong> cumulative errors in the operation<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> York) (Beijing Jiaotong University, China) <strong>of</strong> safety-critical systems based on the<br />
investigation <strong>of</strong> recent railway accident<br />
in China<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yanqiu Zhu Dr Jinquan Wei High efficiency heterojunction solar cells<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Exeter) (Tsinghua University, China) based on 2-dimensional carbon nanotube film<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yichuang Sun Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dian-Wu Yue Energy-efficient MIMO wireless broadcast<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire) (Dalian Maritime University, China) systems with limited feedback<br />
Dr Yongde Xia Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhong-Yong Yuan New porous materials for carbon dioxide<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Exeter) (Nankai University, China) adsorption and conversion<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zidong Wang Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yongsheng Ding Novel constrained probability control for<br />
(Brunel University) (Donghua University, China) stretching process <strong>of</strong> the polyacrylonitrile<br />
carbon fibre production<br />
RESEARCH CHAIRS<br />
Research Chairs provide funding, together with industry and other research organisations, to support strategically<br />
important research in UK universities. The <strong>Academy</strong> provides funding for a period <strong>of</strong> up to five years.<br />
During 2011-12, the total number <strong>of</strong> awards was 44. The postholders are:<br />
Name Co-Sponsor Subject University<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor R Akid BP Corrosion and Materials Manchester<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J Andrews Network Rail Infrastructure Asset Management Nottingham<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S Biggs National Nuclear Laboratory Particle Science & Technology Leeds<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor C Dickerson BAE Systems Systems <strong>Engineering</strong> Loughborough<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J Everard BAE Systems Low Phase Noise Signal Generation York<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D Fisk CB FREng BP <strong>Engineering</strong> for Imperial College<br />
Sustainable Development<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A Forsyth Rolls-Royce Electrical Systems for Manchester<br />
Extreme Environments<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor C Garner Perkins Engines/Caterpillar Applied Thermodynamics Loughborough<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor H Griffiths FREng Thales UK Radio Frequency Sensor Systems University College<br />
London<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S Grimes SITA Trust Environmental Waste Management Imperial College<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor L He Rolls-Royce Computational Aerothermal Oxford<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor I Hunter Radio Design Limited Microwave Signal Processing Leeds<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor N Hyatt National Nuclear Laboratory Nuclear Waste Immobilisation Sheffield<br />
Science and <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D Loveday E.ON Low Carbon Energy Technology Loughborough<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S Madathil Rolls-Royce Power Electronic Systems Sheffield<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P Mawby Converteam Power Electronics Warwick<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D McFarlane BAE Systems Service Support <strong>Engineering</strong> Cambridge<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J Miles Arup Energy Transitions Cambridge<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor S Muggleton Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research Machine Learning Imperial College<br />
FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor B Mulgrew SELEX Galileo Multi-Sensor Signal Processing Edinburgh<br />
FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A Neely IBM/BAE Systems Complex <strong>Engineering</strong> Services Cambridge<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor K Nikbin British Energy Structural Integrity Assessment Imperial College<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P O’Hearn Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research Logic S<strong>of</strong>tware Verification University College<br />
London<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A Shenoi Lloyd’s Register Lightweight Structures Southampton<br />
Educational Trust<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor D Smith Rolls-Royce Structural Performance <strong>of</strong> Bristol<br />
Energy Systems<br />
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Name Co-Sponsor Subject University<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor N Thornhill FREng ABB Process Automation Imperial College<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor J Torero FREng BRE Trust Fire Safety <strong>Engineering</strong> Edinburgh<br />
FRSE<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P Webb Airbus Aerostructures Design for<br />
Assembly and Systems Installation Cranfield<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A Ziolkowski PGS Geophysical Petroleum Geoscience Edinburgh<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A Zisserman FRS Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research Computer Vision <strong>Engineering</strong> Oxford<br />
Appointment Pending Bombardier Aerospace Composites Queen’s University<br />
Belfast<br />
Appointment Pending Surrey Satellite Technology/ Space <strong>Engineering</strong> Surrey<br />
EADS Astrium<br />
Appointment Pending TATA Steel Low Carbon Technologies Warwick<br />
RESEARCH CHAIR IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES<br />
The Chair allows recipients to develop an area <strong>of</strong> early-stage research into a new technology to the extent that it<br />
engages the wider research community, and subsequently can be taken forward by industry.<br />
Name Sponsor Subject University<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A Neville The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> Bioinspiration for Leeds<br />
FRSE FREng <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Functional Surface Design<br />
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS<br />
The Senior Research Fellowships Scheme provides funding for Senior Lecturer/Reader level appointments to enable<br />
individuals with several years' post-doctoral research experience to progress in their chosen field.<br />
Name Co-Sponsor Subject University<br />
Dr L Bisby Ove Arup Foundation Structures and Fire Edinburgh<br />
Dr C Gerada Cummins Generator Electrical Machine Technology Nottingham<br />
Technologies<br />
Dr B Grieve Syngenta Biosensors and Remote Detection Manchester<br />
Dr N Hills Rolls-Royce Computational <strong>Engineering</strong> Surrey<br />
Dr L Iannucci Dstl Multiscale Composite Armour Design Imperial College<br />
Dr S Neethling Rio Tinto Heap and In-Situ Leaching Imperial College<br />
Dr R Qin TATA Steel Steel Research Imperial College<br />
dr mc schraefel Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research Supporting Work in Progress for Southampton<br />
Innovation and Discovery<br />
Dr S Vijayakumar Micros<strong>of</strong>t Research Learning Robotics Edinburgh<br />
Appointment Pending Ove Arup Foundation Better Fire Safety by Interaction Edinburgh<br />
and Integration <strong>of</strong> Social and<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> Research<br />
LEVERHULME TRUST SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS<br />
These Fellowships provide mid-career engineers working in UK academic institutions with the opportunity to focus on<br />
research activities for a period <strong>of</strong> up to 12 months with their academic and administrative responsibilities being taken<br />
over by an early-career academic.<br />
Name Subject University<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Bull Mechanical Design <strong>of</strong> Very Thin Coatings Deposited by Newcastle<br />
Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) on Compliant Substrates<br />
Dr Nicholas Dunne Optimisation Strategies for Cemented Total Hip Queen’s University Belfast<br />
Replacement Surgery: Novel Integrated Approach<br />
Dr Ian Eames Airborne Transmission <strong>of</strong> Diseases in the Hospital Environment University College London<br />
Dr James Heather Real-World Secure Elections Surrey<br />
Dr Mark Leeson Information Capacity at the Nanoscale Warwick<br />
Dr Isaac Kuo-Kang Liu Nano-mechanically Engineered Tissues for the Next-Generation Warwick<br />
<strong>of</strong> Therapy<br />
Dr Guillermo Rein Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Non-Conventional Source: Edinburgh<br />
Subsurface Peat Fires<br />
Dr C Graham Numerical modelling <strong>of</strong> non-linear, elasto-plastic Heriot-Watt<br />
material behaviour<br />
Dr K Moravec Image Retrieval University College London<br />
DAPHNE JACKSON TRUST FELLOWSHIPS<br />
These Fellowships enable engineers to return to work following a career break.<br />
Name Subject University<br />
Dr H Cornwell Estimating the through-life-in-service-costs for long-life Bath<br />
high-value assets in the water industry<br />
Dr N Dube Characterisation <strong>of</strong> Organic Solar Cells Imperial College<br />
Dr C Graham Numerical modelling <strong>of</strong> non-linear, elasto-plastic Heriot-Watt<br />
material behaviour<br />
Dr K Moravec Image Retrieval University College London<br />
Dr R Ward Building Physics Cambridge<br />
<strong>RAE</strong>NG/EPSRC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS<br />
These Fellowships, which are funded jointly with the EPSRC, are aimed at outstanding researchers from all branches <strong>of</strong><br />
engineering who are about to finish their PhDs or have up to three years’ post-doctoral experience.<br />
Name Subject University<br />
Dr S Arafat Foundations Research in Information Retrieval Inspired Glasgow<br />
by Quantum Theory<br />
Dr D Barratt Ultrasound Image Registration for Guiding University College London<br />
Medical Interventions<br />
Dr H Bridle Biosensors in <strong>Engineering</strong>: From in Situ Pathogen Detection Edinburgh<br />
to Global Impacts<br />
Dr T Butlin Modelling the Vibration <strong>of</strong> Complex Structures with Cambridge<br />
Localised Non-Linearities<br />
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Name Subject University<br />
Dr M Cataluna Compact and Ultra-Versatile Lasers Based on Dundee<br />
Quantum-Dot Materials<br />
Dr A Clare <strong>Engineering</strong> the Intelligent Scientific Laboratory Aberystwyth<br />
Dr D Clark Random-Set Filtering Techniques for Multi-Sensor Heriot-Watt<br />
Multi-Object Tracking and Data Fusion<br />
Dr R Cobley Pushing Forward Scanning Probe Techniques to Meet the Swansea<br />
New Challenges <strong>of</strong> Optoelectronics and Nanotechnology<br />
Dr D Cosker Exploiting 4D Data for Creating Next Generation Facial Bath<br />
Modelling and Animation Techniques<br />
Dr S Cotton Next Generation Body Centric Communications: A Joint Queen’s University Belfast<br />
Analytical-Statistical Approach to Modelling<br />
Quasi-Cyclostationary Anisotropic Signal Reception<br />
Dr D Distefano S<strong>of</strong>tware Model Checking with Separation Logic Queen Mary,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London<br />
Dr C Dubach Adaptable Processor Architecture and S<strong>of</strong>tware for Edinburgh<br />
Energy-Efficient Computing<br />
Dr M Eaton Integrating Design and Uncertainty Within a Common Imperial College<br />
Modelling Framework: Applications to Nuclear <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Dr F Fazi Electroacoustical Inverse Problems Southampton<br />
Dr M Galano Development <strong>of</strong> Aluminium Metal Matrix Complex Oxford<br />
Nanocomposites for High Strength Applications<br />
Dr C Gourlay The Granular Rheology <strong>of</strong> Partially Solidified Alloys and Queen’s University Belfast<br />
Defect Formation in Advanced Metal Casting Processes<br />
Dr G Goussetis Synthetic Metamaterials for RF, micro- and Queen’s University Belfast<br />
mm-Wave Applications<br />
Dr D Gunning Neural Interfaces for Studying Cortical Processes Glasgow<br />
Dr R Hatton Hybrid Nano-Structured Electrodes for Organic Photovoltaics Warwick<br />
Dr I Hernandez Halogenated Organic Mixed Lanthanide and Transition Metal Queen Mary,<br />
Ion Complexes for Infrared Opto-Electronic Devices<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London<br />
Dr M Himsworth Atom-Chip Integration for Quantum-Enabled Devices Southampton<br />
Dr T Jones Power-Aware Compilation in a Multi-Core Era Edinburgh<br />
Dr V Kolmogorov Discrete Optimisation Methods for Intelligent Systems University College London<br />
Dr V Lazarov<br />
Polar Oxide Interfaces: From Fundamentals to<br />
Spintronic Applications<br />
York<br />
Dr H Leather Optimising the Mobile Net Edinburgh<br />
Dr P Lee<br />
The Tribological Investigation <strong>of</strong> Modern Automotive Engines<br />
for Improved Fuel Economy and Lowered Emissions<br />
Leeds<br />
Dr I Lestas Analysis <strong>of</strong> Complex Heterogeneous Networks: Scalability, Cambridge<br />
Robustness and Fundamental Limitations<br />
Dr A Marshall Exploiting Emerging Interface Misfit Epitaxy to Engineer Lancaster<br />
Cheaper, Higher Performance Photodiodes for Imaging,<br />
Communications and Gas Monitoring<br />
Dr D Mattia Nanoparticle Factory-On-A-Chip Bath<br />
Dr M McLachlan Three-Dimensional Nanosphere Templating: A Novel Method Imperial College<br />
for The Preparation <strong>of</strong> Nanostructured Photovoltaics<br />
Name Subject University<br />
Dr H El Mubarek Point Defects <strong>Engineering</strong>: A New Method <strong>of</strong> Dopant Manchester<br />
Diffusion Suppression in Semiconductors<br />
Dr J Murphy Improved Multi-Crystalline Silicon for Solar Cell Applications Oxford<br />
Dr S Neale Micro-Actuators Controlled by Optoelectronic Glasgow<br />
Tweezers (MACOET)<br />
Dr V Nicolosi Processing and Electron Probing Inorganic Nanostructures Oxford<br />
for Emerging Nanotechnologies<br />
Dr F Parmigiani Optical Processing <strong>of</strong> High Spectral Efficiency Phase Encoded Southampton<br />
Signals for Future Generation Optical Networks<br />
Dr A Peacock Fiberised Semiconductor Devices: a New Platform for Southampton<br />
Nonlinear Photonics and Applications<br />
Dr J Price Pulsed Fibre Laser Systems and Applications Southampton<br />
Dr N Rinetzky Disciplined Concurrent Programming for Verification Queen Mary,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London<br />
Dr A Robertson Intelligent Interactive Musical Performance Systems Queen Mary,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London<br />
Dr R Sandberg Numerical Investigation <strong>of</strong> the Hydrodynamic and Acoustic Southampton<br />
Fields <strong>of</strong> Compressible Axisymmetric Flows<br />
Dr S Schievano FEM before FIM – Finite Element Modelling Prior to University College London<br />
First-In-Man in Heart Valve Technology<br />
Dr A Shitvov Distributed Passive Intermodulation Phenomena in Queen’s University Belfast<br />
Microwave Circuits<br />
Dr A Sobester Towards the 21st Century ‘Whisper-Jet’ – a Machine Learning Southampton<br />
Approach to Design for Fan Noise Deflection<br />
Dr S Speller Superconducting Metamaterials for Near Field NMR Oxford<br />
Microscopy Applications<br />
Dr D Stoyanov Real-Time Intra-Operative Navigation for Robotic Assisted Imperial College<br />
Minimally Invasive Surgery<br />
Dr M Tassieri Rheology at the Microscale: New Tools for Bio-analysis Glasgow<br />
Dr K Tsakmakidis Ultraslow and Stopped Light in Metamaterials Imperial College<br />
Dr K Webb Optical Stimulation for the Long-Term Control and Monitoring Nottingham<br />
<strong>of</strong> Neural Network Activity<br />
Dr S Williams A Biotribiology Simulation System for Pre-Clinical Evaluation Leeds<br />
<strong>of</strong> Novel Cartilage Repair Systems<br />
Dr A Wright New Horizons in Adaptive Optics for Life Science Research: Strathclyde<br />
Adaptive Microscopy<br />
Dr S Zhou Statistical Topological Studies on Large-Scale Complex University College London<br />
Communication Networks<br />
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<strong>RAE</strong>NG/MINISTRY OF DEFENCE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP<br />
This Fellowship <strong>of</strong>fers an innovative engineer opportunities to work with research, development and modelling teams<br />
within the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and some <strong>of</strong> the Laboratory’s industrial and academic partners.<br />
Name Subject University<br />
Dr Benjamin Russell Energy Mitigation in Blast and Impact Loading University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge<br />
ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE FELLOWSHIPS<br />
The Enterprise Fellowships are prestigious awards that provide funding and support to outstanding entrepreneurial<br />
researchers, working at a UK university, to enable them to spend 12 months developing the commercial potential <strong>of</strong><br />
their research.<br />
Name Subject University<br />
Dr Neil Buchanan Flish - the Flat Satellite Dish Queen’s University Belfast<br />
Dr Susannah Clarke Low-Cost, High-Accuracy Surgical Instrumentation Imperial College<br />
For Acetabular Cup Alignment<br />
Dr Daniel Elford Novel Noise Barrier Technology Loughborough<br />
Dr Peter Kollensperger A Diagnostic Test Platform for Clinical Use and Home Monitoring Imperial College<br />
Dr Joshua Reiss Automatic Music Production System Queen Mary,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> London<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rhodri Williams New Test for Early Detection <strong>of</strong> Blood Clotting Abnormalities Swansea<br />
DISTINGUISHED VISITING FELLOWSHIPS<br />
This scheme provides funding to enable engineering departments in UK universities to host Distinguished Visiting<br />
Fellows from overseas academic centres <strong>of</strong> excellence for up to one month. The primary aim <strong>of</strong> the scheme is to<br />
initiate, strengthen and promote international relationships and networking at a senior level within the academic<br />
engineering community.<br />
Award Holder Distinguished Visitor Area <strong>of</strong> Collaboration<br />
Dr Peter Andras Dr Andrian Marcus Application <strong>of</strong> network analysis methods to<br />
(Newcastle University) (Wayne State University, USA) s<strong>of</strong>tware analysis<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Trevor Benson Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alexander Nerukh The interaction <strong>of</strong> electromagnetic airy<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Nottingham) (Kharkov National University <strong>of</strong> pulses with medium heterogeneities<br />
Radio Electronics, Ukraine)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor H K D H Bhadeshia Pr<strong>of</strong>essor T DebRoy Mitigating uncertainties in the phenomenological<br />
FREng FRS (The Pennsylvania State University, modelling <strong>of</strong> friction stir welding<br />
(Cambridge University) USA)<br />
Dr Samuel Bigot Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ian Witten Data mining and its application in innovative<br />
(Cardiff University) (University <strong>of</strong> Waikato, manufacturing<br />
New Zealand)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A V Bridgewater Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Victor da Silva Catalytic pyrolysis<br />
(Aston University)<br />
(Universidade Federal do Rio de<br />
Janeiro, Brazil)<br />
Award Holder Distinguished Visitor Area <strong>of</strong> Collaboration<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert A Brown Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhong Wei Gu Tissue engineering; drug/gene delivery for the<br />
and Dr Jie Huang (Sichuan University, China) healthcare in the 21st century<br />
(University College London)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor David Budgen Dr Shari Lawrence Pfleeger Dissemination <strong>of</strong> technological innovations:<br />
(Durham University) (Dartmouth College, USA) Evidence-based s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering (EBSE) and<br />
security <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware systems<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alister Burr Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tadashi Matsumoto Application <strong>of</strong> distributed source coding and<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> York) (Japan Advanced Institute <strong>of</strong> iterative methods in wireless network cooperation<br />
Science and Technology)<br />
and wireless network coding<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Davies Dr Janek Laanearu Modelling buoyancy-driven exchange flows in<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Dundee) (Tallinn University <strong>of</strong> Technology, wide estuaries and fjords<br />
Estonia)<br />
Dr Guangtao Fu Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pradeep Mujumdar Resilient urban water systems: New impact and<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Exeter) (Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Science, India) uncertainty methods<br />
Dr Sotos Generalis Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kaoru Fujimura Concurrent application <strong>of</strong> weakly and fully<br />
(Aston University) (Tottori University, Japan) non-linear techniques in the dynamics <strong>of</strong> shear<br />
flow as applied to the novel problem <strong>of</strong> transition<br />
in ventilated double glazing<br />
Dr Nathan Gomes Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Marco Chiani Novel MIMO approaches in broadband<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Kent) (University <strong>of</strong> Bologna, Italy) communications systems<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yannis Hardalupas Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Vincent McDonell Laser diagnostics for atomization and<br />
(Imperial College London) (University <strong>of</strong> California, USA) combustion <strong>of</strong> liquid fuels<br />
Dr Gareth Howells Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xiuying Cao Cryptography and encryption communication<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Kent)<br />
(Southeast University, National<br />
Mobile Communications Research<br />
Laboratory, China)<br />
Dr S Lambotharan Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sumit Roy Cognitive radio networks<br />
(Loughborough University) (University <strong>of</strong> Washington Seattle,<br />
USA)<br />
Dr Kang Li Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shaoyuan Li Advanced process control techniques for<br />
(Queen’s University Belfast) (Shanghai Jiaotong University, sustainable development for energy intensive<br />
China)<br />
processes<br />
Dr Maozhen Li Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Junyong Liu Sustainable power systems: Smart electric<br />
(Brunel University) (Sichuan University, China) power grid<br />
Dr Georges Limbert Dr Thomas Franz Cardiovascular biomechanics<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Southampton) (University <strong>of</strong> Cape Town,<br />
South Africa)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wayne Luk Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jason Cong Domain-specific computing for healthcare<br />
(Imperial College London) (University <strong>of</strong> California, applications<br />
Los Angeles , USA)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kamran Nikbin Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yun-Jae Kim Modelling <strong>of</strong> long-term creep crack growth<br />
(Imperial College London) (Korea University, South Korea) in high temperature components using finite<br />
element simulations<br />
Dr Ge<strong>of</strong>frey T Parks Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alfred Inselberg Post-analysis and decision-making in multi-<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge) (Tel Aviv University, Israel) objective design optimisation using parallel<br />
coordinates<br />
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Award Holder Distinguished Visitor Area <strong>of</strong> Collaboration<br />
Dr Themis Prodromakis Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Leon O Chua Circuit design with non-linear cells:<br />
(Imperial College London) (University <strong>of</strong> California Berkeley, Memristive devices<br />
USA)<br />
Dr Shengfeng Qin Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gu<strong>of</strong>u Ding A multidimensional product data model<br />
(Brunel University) (Southwest Jiaotong University, for virtual prototyping families that integrates<br />
China)<br />
information and models from different<br />
engineering domains<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sergei Sazhin Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alexander N Osiptsov Instabilities <strong>of</strong> multi-phase flows<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Brighton) (Lomonosov Moscow State<br />
University, Russia)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Molly Stevens Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Irene Yarovsky <strong>Engineering</strong> nanomaterials for biomedical<br />
(Imperial College London) (RMIT University, Australia) applications: exploring the role <strong>of</strong> protein -<br />
surface interactions<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gui Yun Tian Dr Raimond Grimberg Nondestructive evaluation using evanescent<br />
(Newcastle University) (National Institute <strong>of</strong> Research and waves and metamaterials<br />
Development for Technical Physics,<br />
Romania)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sergei Turitsyn Pr<strong>of</strong>essor David N Nikogosyan A new sensing technology based on multiple<br />
(Aston University) (University College Cork, Ireland) identical Bragg grating inscription in multi-core<br />
fibres<br />
Dr Chika Udeaja Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chimay Anumba Capture and reuse <strong>of</strong> knowledge on energy<br />
(Northumbria University) (Pennsylvania State University, USA) efficient building project<br />
David Whalley Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James Morris Novel isotropically conductive adhesives<br />
(Loughborough University) (Portland State University, USA)<br />
Dr Chuan-Yu Wu Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yanlin Song Nano-printing and fabrication patterned crystals<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Birmingham) (Chinese <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sciences,<br />
China)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yongbing Xu Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rong Zhang Nano spintronics integrating photonics<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> York)<br />
(Nanjing University, China)<br />
Dr Daniil Yurchenko Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alexander S Bratus Application <strong>of</strong> the control theory to the<br />
(Heriot-Watt University) (Lomonosov Moscow State problem <strong>of</strong> Leukemia therapy<br />
University, Russia)<br />
INDUSTRIAL SECONDMENT SCHEME<br />
This scheme aims to facilitate knowledge transfer between engineering academia and UK industry by giving engineering<br />
academic staff three to six months’ exposure to industrial and commercial practice.<br />
Name Host Project Title University<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Matt Clark Rolls-Royce plc Applications <strong>of</strong> Advanced NDE/T Nottingham<br />
Techniques to Aeroengine Components<br />
Dr Giuseppina Di Lorenzo E.ON New Build Clean, Efficient Gas Turbine Power Plants for Cranfield<br />
and Technology Ltd Today and Tomorrow<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mojtaba Ghadiri Proctor and Gamble Industrial Challenges in Particle Technology Leeds<br />
Dr Jongrae Kim Clyde Space Ltd Robustness Analysis <strong>of</strong> Spacecraft Altitude Glasgow<br />
Control Systems<br />
Name Host Project Title University<br />
Dr Roger Lewis LB Foster Friction Advanced Materials for Traction Sheffield<br />
Management Enhancement<br />
Dr Chau Man-chun Abellio London Hybrid Buses in London: Monitoring and Kingston<br />
Improving Their Performance<br />
Dr Andrea Szymkowiak NCR Financial The Application <strong>of</strong> Human-like Agents in Abertay Dundee<br />
Solutions Group Ltd Self-service Technology<br />
VISITING PROFESSORS IN PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING DESIGN SCHEME<br />
This initiative remains one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>’s flagship schemes and is a pioneer in the field <strong>of</strong> experience-led<br />
engineering education.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Bath; University <strong>of</strong> Bradford; University <strong>of</strong> Bristol; Brunel University; University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge; City University;<br />
Coventry University; Cranfield University; De Montfort University; University <strong>of</strong> Dundee; University <strong>of</strong> Durham; University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire; University <strong>of</strong> Hull; Kingston University; University <strong>of</strong> Leeds; University <strong>of</strong> Leicester; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Liverpool; Loughborough University; University <strong>of</strong> Manchester; University <strong>of</strong> Newcastle; University <strong>of</strong> Nottingham; Open<br />
University; University <strong>of</strong> Oxford; University <strong>of</strong> Plymouth; Queen Mary, University <strong>of</strong> London; Queen’s University Belfast;<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Salford; University <strong>of</strong> Sheffield; University <strong>of</strong> Southampton; University <strong>of</strong> Strathclyde; University <strong>of</strong> Surrey;<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Sussex and the University <strong>of</strong> Warwick.<br />
VISITING PROFESSORS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT<br />
This scheme promotes the integration <strong>of</strong> sustainable development into the engineering curriculum in universities.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Bath; University <strong>of</strong> Birmingham; University <strong>of</strong> Bournemouth; University <strong>of</strong> Bradford; University <strong>of</strong> Brighton;<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge; University <strong>of</strong> Cardiff; University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh; University <strong>of</strong> Leeds; University <strong>of</strong> Liverpool;<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Newcastle and Queen’s University Belfast.<br />
VISITING PROFESSORS IN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN<br />
This scheme promotes the understanding <strong>of</strong> integrated systems design in undergraduate engineering courses.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
Aston University; University <strong>of</strong> Bath; University <strong>of</strong> Bradford; University <strong>of</strong> Bristol; University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge; City University;<br />
Cranfield University; University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh; University <strong>of</strong> Glasgow; University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire; Imperial College<br />
London; University <strong>of</strong> Kent; University <strong>of</strong> Liverpool; University <strong>of</strong> Newcastle; University <strong>of</strong> Nottingham; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Plymouth; Queen’s University Belfast; University <strong>of</strong> Strathclyde; University <strong>of</strong> Ulster; University College London; University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Warwick and the University <strong>of</strong> York.<br />
VISITING PROFESSORS IN DESIGN AND INNOVATION<br />
This Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors scheme seeks to improve the innovation content in undergraduate teaching and give a better<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the innovation processes that are utilised by industry in turning ideas and prototypes into wealthcreating<br />
products.<br />
During the 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
Aston University; University <strong>of</strong> Bath; University <strong>of</strong> Birmingham; University <strong>of</strong> Bristol; Brunel University; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Cambridge; Cranfield University; University <strong>of</strong> Durham; Heriot-Watt University; University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Leicester; University <strong>of</strong> Liverpool; London South Bank University; Loughborough University; University <strong>of</strong> Northumbria;<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Nottingham; University <strong>of</strong> Plymouth; Queen Mary, University <strong>of</strong> London; <strong>Royal</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Art/Imperial College<br />
London; University <strong>of</strong> Sheffield; University <strong>of</strong> Strathclyde; University College London and the University <strong>of</strong> Warwick.<br />
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VISITING PROFESSORS IN BUILDING ENGINEERING PHYSICS<br />
This scheme aims to encourage engineering undergraduates to pursue a career in the field <strong>of</strong> building engineering<br />
physics, a new discipline which is concerned with achieving sustainability in the built environment and an understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> energy efficiency.<br />
SAINSBURY MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING<br />
This scheme seeks to enhance the national potential <strong>of</strong> UK engineering industry by providing a human resource <strong>of</strong> high<br />
career potential chartered engineers who have complemented their technical training and knowledge with an MBA<br />
degree from a leading international business school.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Bath; University <strong>of</strong> Bristol; University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge; Loughborough University; University <strong>of</strong> Sheffield and<br />
University College London.<br />
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY/<strong>RAE</strong>NG VISITING PROFESSORS IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING<br />
This joint activity between the <strong>Academy</strong> and the National Nuclear Laboratory seeks to enrich the teaching curriculum in<br />
all aspects <strong>of</strong> technology associated with the nuclear industry and encourages students to take up careers in the industry<br />
upon graduation.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Birmingham; University <strong>of</strong> Leeds; University <strong>of</strong> Liverpool and the University <strong>of</strong> Manchester.<br />
Eleven fellowships were awarded during the year, the recipients being:<br />
Recipient<br />
Organisation<br />
Recipient<br />
Thomas Brinded<br />
INSEAD<br />
Chirag Pandya<br />
Fang Fang<br />
London Business School David Parkin<br />
Philip Gales<br />
Harvard<br />
Gil Rabbie<br />
James Harding<br />
London Business School Igor Rodriguez<br />
Thomas Koskella<br />
Harvard<br />
Nikolas Socratous<br />
Kenny Lee<br />
INSEAD<br />
Organisation<br />
INSEAD<br />
MIT<br />
London Business School<br />
HEC<br />
Columbia<br />
COMMERCIAL EDUCATION TRUST/<strong>RAE</strong>NG VISITING PROFESSORS IN SUSTAINABLE WEALTH CREATION<br />
These posts are tenured at a business school with undergraduate business and MBA students being the primary audience,<br />
to educate future business leaders about the pivotal role <strong>of</strong> the UK’s wealth-creating industries, particularly high-tech<br />
manufacturing, to achieve a sustainable economy.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following business school:<br />
Nottingham University Business School.<br />
VISITING TEACHING FELLOWS<br />
This scheme seeks to enrich the engineering curriculum and education experience by placing hands-on engineering<br />
practitioners in universities. Visiting Teaching Fellows are appointed for a period <strong>of</strong> two years and are expected to spend<br />
between four and ten days working at their host university involved in at least one teaching activity every day.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Aberdeen; Aston University; University <strong>of</strong> Bath; University <strong>of</strong> Bournemouth; University <strong>of</strong> Bradford; University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Cambridge; University <strong>of</strong> Cardiff; Coventry University; Cranfield University; University <strong>of</strong> Durham; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Edinburgh; Heriot-Watt University; University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire; University <strong>of</strong> Hull; Imperial College London; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Kent; University <strong>of</strong> Leeds; University <strong>of</strong> Liverpool; London South Bank University; Loughborough University; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Manchester; University <strong>of</strong> Newcastle upon Tyne; University <strong>of</strong> Nottingham; University <strong>of</strong> Plymouth; Queen’s University<br />
Belfast; University <strong>of</strong> Strathclyde; University <strong>of</strong> Central Lancashire and University College London.<br />
METASWITCH/ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING VISITING TEACHING FELLOWS<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following university:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Oxford<br />
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS<br />
These awards continue the <strong>Academy</strong>’s commitment to enhancing the potential <strong>of</strong> UK industrial engineers by supporting<br />
their pr<strong>of</strong>essional development. Financial assistance is <strong>of</strong>fered towards the cost <strong>of</strong> appropriate training and development<br />
programmes linked to an organisation’s business plan or strategy, with an emphasis on reaching out to high-tech small<br />
and medium-sized businesses.<br />
The companies receiving awards in 2011-12 were:<br />
Abraham Consulting Engineers Dawson Precision Components Ltd<br />
Air Plants Dust Extraction Ltd<br />
EKV Design Ltd<br />
Airbus Operations Ltd<br />
ETA Projects Ltd<br />
Aker Subsea Ltd<br />
Grimley Smith Associates<br />
Automotive Mechatronics Ltd Haskoning UK Ltd<br />
Balfour Beatty Civil <strong>Engineering</strong> Ltd ICM Fire & Security Ltd<br />
BCS Design Ltd<br />
Icore International Ltd<br />
BPE Design & Support Ltd<br />
Itsus Consulting Ltd<br />
Cadogens<br />
John Grimes Partnership<br />
CAV Aerospace Ltd<br />
MAHLE Engine Systems Ltd<br />
Chris Thomas Consultancy<br />
Monsal Ltd<br />
Cunningham Lindsey<br />
Obsidian Research Ltd<br />
Daido Metal Europe Ltd<br />
Oxsensis Ltd<br />
Davy Process Technology<br />
Paradigm Secure Communications<br />
Ratcliff Palfinger Ltd<br />
React <strong>Engineering</strong> Ltd<br />
Rig Control Products Ltd<br />
RPS Consulting Engineers<br />
Subsea 7<br />
Tesla <strong>Engineering</strong> Ltd<br />
Tribosonics<br />
United C<strong>of</strong>fee Ltd<br />
Vega Space Ltd<br />
Wartsila UK Ltd<br />
Waterman Energy, Environment &<br />
Design Ltd<br />
Wrightbus Ltd<br />
Xtrac Ltd<br />
SHELL/ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING VISITING TEACHING FELLOWS<br />
Shell has generously funded a scheme to enrich the curriculum in the technologies associated with the upstream and<br />
downstream operations <strong>of</strong> the petrochemical industry.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Aberdeen and Cranfield University.<br />
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PETROFAC FELLOWSHIPS FOR THE ENHANCED GRADUATE ENGINEER<br />
The Enhanced Graduate Engineer is developed through a combination <strong>of</strong> an appropriate full-time postgraduate<br />
Masters’ level degree coupled with additional learning and development opportunities provided by a company, in this<br />
case Petr<strong>of</strong>ac.<br />
In 2011-12 fellowships were awarded to:<br />
Sidney Abiodun – University <strong>of</strong> Sheffield<br />
Alistair Bridges – University <strong>of</strong> Aberdeen<br />
Ali Izzidien – Imperial College London<br />
Hippolytus Zama – Cranfield University<br />
EXXONMOBIL EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING TEACHING AWARDS<br />
These awards reward university engineering lecturers and facilitate opportunities for their students. Each award consists<br />
<strong>of</strong> an individual prize <strong>of</strong> £10,000, which is supplemented with a package <strong>of</strong> in-kind opportunities worth up to £50,000.<br />
In 2011-12, prizes were awarded to:<br />
Recipient<br />
University<br />
Dr Joao Cabral<br />
Imperial College London<br />
Dr Peter Cumber<br />
Heriot-Watt University<br />
Dr Brian Dickson<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Sheffield<br />
Dr Martina Micheletti University College London<br />
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY/ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING VISITING TEACHING FELLOWS<br />
This joint activity between the <strong>Academy</strong> and the National Nuclear Laboratory is a sponsored university post, set up as a<br />
complement to the joint Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor scheme in nuclear engineering.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following university:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Central Lancashire<br />
Recipient<br />
Dr Conatantinos<br />
Theodoropoulos<br />
Dr Gillian Thomson<br />
SIR ROBERT MALPAS BURSARIES<br />
This bursary has been established by Sir Robert Malpas CBE FREng to enable outstanding graduate engineers to study<br />
for a full time MSc course in creative engineering at a UK university.<br />
The inaugural bursaries were awarded to:<br />
Peter Codling<br />
<strong>Royal</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Art/Imperial College London<br />
Alexander Siljanovski University College London<br />
University<br />
PANASONIC TRUST PRESENTATION PRIZE<br />
This prize is awarded to an engineer for their end <strong>of</strong> course project presentation on the MSc course in Renewable<br />
Energy: Sustainability and Technology at the University <strong>of</strong> Reading.<br />
Two prizes were awarded in 2011-12 to the following students at the University <strong>of</strong> Reading:<br />
Joanna Burton – Is hydropower a viable option for distributed renewable generation in London?<br />
Naomi Rich – Feasibility study into power production using short rotation coppice from Henley forest<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Manchester<br />
Heriot-Watt University<br />
PANASONIC TRUST FELLOWSHIPS<br />
The Panasonic Trust supports graduate engineers to acquire skills in environmental technology by supporting full-time<br />
study <strong>of</strong> appropriate Masters’ courses.<br />
In 2011-12 Fellowships were awarded to:<br />
Alexander Coulton – University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge<br />
Samuel Draycott – University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh<br />
Fiona Fulton – University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh<br />
Susan Legge – University <strong>of</strong> Cardiff<br />
HERTHA MARKS AYRTON FELLOWSHIP<br />
This prestigious award was established by the Panasonic Trust to encourage members <strong>of</strong> under-represented groups to<br />
reach their full technical potential by supporting them to study a full-time Masters course in a new technology subject.<br />
Chervana Hobbs – University <strong>of</strong> Southampton<br />
SIR ANGUS PATON BURSARY<br />
The Panasonic Trust continued to award the Sir Angus Paton Bursary on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>. Enabled by an<br />
endowment in 1986 from Sir Angus Paton CMG FREng FRS, this annual bursary recognises excellence and seeks to<br />
inspire a suitably-qualified engineer to undertake a full-time Masters course related to water engineering.<br />
John Deptford – Camborne School <strong>of</strong> Mines (University <strong>of</strong> Exeter)<br />
COMINO FOUNDATION/ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH STUDENT DEVELOPMENT<br />
FELLOWSHIP<br />
The Comino Foundation funded this fellowship which enables an exceptional research student to acquire additional<br />
skills which complement their research capabilities and enhance their future career potential.<br />
David Lim – University <strong>of</strong> Reading<br />
OVE ARUP FOUNDATION/ ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING VISITING TEACHING FELLOWS<br />
The Ove Arup foundation is generously funding Visiting Teaching Fellow posts in a variety <strong>of</strong> technical disciplines mainly<br />
relating to civil, structural, and coastal engineering.<br />
During 2011-12 the scheme operated at the following universities:<br />
Aston University; University <strong>of</strong> Bath; University <strong>of</strong> Bristol; Brunel University; University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge; City University;<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh; Heriot-Watt University; Loughborough University; University <strong>of</strong> Manchester; University <strong>of</strong><br />
Nottingham; Queen’s University Belfast; <strong>Royal</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Art/Imperial College London; University <strong>of</strong> Sheffield and<br />
University College London.<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Development Campaign Board Members<br />
Sir John Parker FREng (Chair), Ian Barlow; Lord Broers FREng FRS; Vivienne Cox; Alex Dorrian CBE FREng; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Syamal<br />
Gupta FREng; Lady Judge CBE; Dr Gordon Masterton OBE FREng FRSE; Terry Morgan CBE FREng; Richard Olver FREng;<br />
Sir Simon Robertson; Sir Ian Robertson FREng FRSE; Edmund Wallis FREng<br />
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Development and fundraising<br />
QUEEN ELIZABETH PRIZE JUDGES<br />
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for <strong>Engineering</strong> is a new global award which celebrates outstanding innovations in<br />
engineering that have created significant benefit to humanity. The £1 million prize will be awarded to an individual<br />
or team <strong>of</strong> up to three people, <strong>of</strong> any nationality, directly responsible for a groundbreaking advance in engineering.<br />
Lord Alec Broers FREng HonFMedSci FRS<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> Judges<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Frances Arnold<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Brian Cox OBE FInstP<br />
Madam Deng Nan<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lynn Gladden CBE FREng FRS<br />
Diane Greene<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Hennessy<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dr Dr hc Reinhard Hüttl<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Calestous Juma HonFREng FRS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hiroshi Komiyama<br />
Narayana Murthy<br />
Dr Nathan Myhrvold<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Choon Fong Shih<br />
Dr Charles Vest FREng<br />
Paul Westbury FREng<br />
Electrical Engineer, Past President, The <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>, UK<br />
Chemical Engineer, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Chemical <strong>Engineering</strong>, Bioengineering<br />
and Biochemistry at Caltech, USA<br />
Particle Physicist, <strong>Royal</strong> Society Research Fellow, University <strong>of</strong><br />
Manchester, UK<br />
Former Executive Vice President and Current Chief Executive Secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> China Association for Science and Technology<br />
Chemical Engineer, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research at University <strong>of</strong><br />
Cambridge, UK<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Intuit, Director <strong>of</strong> Google, USA<br />
Electrical Engineer, President, Stanford University, USA<br />
Civil Engineer, President <strong>of</strong> acatech, Germany<br />
International development expert and Director <strong>of</strong> the Science,<br />
Technology and Globalisation Project, Harvard University, USA<br />
Chemical Engineer, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>, Japan<br />
Electronic Engineer, Founder, Infosys, India<br />
Formerly Chief Technology Officer at Micros<strong>of</strong>t, co-founder <strong>of</strong><br />
Intellectual Ventures, USA<br />
Mechanical Engineer, President King Abdullah University <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology, Saudi Arabia<br />
Mechanical Engineer, President National <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>, USA<br />
Civil Engineer, CEO Buro Happold, UK<br />
CAMPAIGN BOARD<br />
The making things better Campaign Board has provided invaluable leadership and personal commitment in helping<br />
the <strong>Academy</strong> to raise the £4.5million towards the <strong>Academy</strong>’s education and engagement programmes and £6.5million<br />
required for the Forum for engineering project. Its work will now be taken forward by a new Development advisory<br />
board chaired by Richard Olver FREng.<br />
Campaign Board members involved:<br />
Sir John Parker FREng - Campaign Chair<br />
Ian Barlow<br />
Lord Broers FREng FRS<br />
Vivienne Cox<br />
Alex Dorrian CBE FREng<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Syamal Gupta FREng<br />
Lady Judge CBE<br />
CONTRIBUTORS TO EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMES<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> extends its gratitude to the Fellows, companies and charitable trusts whose generosity has enabled the<br />
growth and development <strong>of</strong> its education and engagement programmes.<br />
• The Anglo American Group<br />
Foundation<br />
• BAE Systems plc<br />
• The Bernard Sunley Charitable<br />
Foundation<br />
• BG Group plc<br />
• The Blavatnik Family Foundation<br />
• BP plc<br />
• The Comino Foundation<br />
• The David & Elaine Potter Foundation<br />
• The ERA Foundation<br />
• The Eranda Foundation<br />
• ExxonMobil International<br />
Dr Gordon Masterton OBE FREng FRSE<br />
Terry Morgan CBE FREng<br />
Dick Olver FREng<br />
Sir Simon Robertson<br />
Sir Ian Robinson FREng FRSE<br />
Edmund Wallis FREng<br />
• The Garfield Weston Foundation<br />
• The Gatsby Charitable Foundation<br />
• Higher Education Funding Council<br />
for England<br />
• John Hornibrook FREng<br />
• IBM<br />
• LCCI Commercial Education Trust<br />
• Lloyds Register Educational Trust<br />
• Sir Robert Malpas FREng<br />
• Metaswitch Networks<br />
• Motorola Solutions Foundation<br />
• National Grid plc<br />
• The Nuffield Foundation<br />
• The Ove Arup Foundation<br />
• Petr<strong>of</strong>ac<br />
• Baroness Platt <strong>of</strong> Writtle FREng<br />
• Rolls-Royce plc<br />
• <strong>Royal</strong> Commission for the Exhibition<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1851<br />
• Schlumberger<br />
• Shell International<br />
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THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT APPEAL<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> is enormously grateful to all its Fellows and friends for their generosity in contributing to the acquisition<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lease to 3 and 4 Carlton House Terrace and the recently completed Forum for engineering project. The response<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Fellowship to raising the final £1m for the Forum project was exceptional and allowed the project to start on time<br />
with full funds committed.<br />
In addition to those named below, a number <strong>of</strong> donors have chosen to remain anonymous. The <strong>Academy</strong> extends its<br />
sincere thanks to all.<br />
• Peter East<br />
• Warren East<br />
• Dr Wilfred Eastwood<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rodney Eatock Taylor<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor David Edmonds<br />
• Dr Bryan Edmondson<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Samuel Eilon<br />
• Dr Christopher Elliott<br />
• John Evans<br />
• Sir Terence Harrison<br />
• Richard Haryott<br />
• Dr Robert Hawley<br />
• Peter Hearne<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wilfred Heginbotham<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Joseph Helszajn<br />
• Donald Heughan<br />
• Ewan Hewitt<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Hewitt<br />
• The Lennox and Wyfold Foundation<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Andrew Livingston<br />
• Dr Michael Lloyd<br />
• Joseph Locke<br />
• Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Lomer<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Adrian Long<br />
• Sir George Macfarlane<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Mair<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Maitland<br />
Lead donors:<br />
• HH Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammad<br />
Al-Qasimi<br />
• Sir William Barlow<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lord Bhattacharyya<br />
• Sir Peter Bonfield<br />
• Malcolm Brinded<br />
• Lord Browne <strong>of</strong> Madingley<br />
• The ERA Foundation<br />
• Dr Wilem Frischmann<br />
• Sir Anthony Gill<br />
• Dr Hermann Hauser<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Andrew Hopper<br />
• Dr Michael Howse<br />
• The Kirby Laing Foundation<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ian Liddell<br />
• Sir Robert Malpas<br />
• Dr Gordon Masterton<br />
• The Michael Bishop Foundation<br />
• Richard Olver<br />
• Sir John Parker<br />
• Sir Simon Robertson<br />
• Sir Denis Rooke<br />
• Dr Robert Sansom<br />
• Sir Robin Saxby<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Vidal Ashkenazi<br />
• Sir Robert Atkinson<br />
• Sir Sidney Bacon<br />
• David Ball<br />
• John Banks<br />
• John Banyard<br />
• Ian Barlow<br />
• John Bartlett<br />
• Dr John Bass<br />
• Sir Peter Baxendell<br />
• Stephen Bechtel Jr<br />
• Robert Benaim<br />
• Arthur Bennett<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Benson<br />
• Robert Beresford<br />
• Dr Keith Best<br />
• Charles Betts<br />
• Dr John Beynon<br />
• Dr Herbert Bichan<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Christopher Binnie<br />
• Gilbert Blackman<br />
• Peter Blair<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Andrew Blake<br />
• Dr Stephen Bold<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Arthur Bolton<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Richard Chandler<br />
• John Chaplin<br />
• Dr James Charles<br />
• John Cheffins<br />
• Dr Peter Chester<br />
• Sir John Chisholm<br />
• Sir CK Chow<br />
• Sir Sze-Yuen Chung<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Ci<strong>of</strong>fi<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor David Clarke<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Clarricoats<br />
• Dr David Coats<br />
• Robert Cole<br />
• Sir John Collyear<br />
• Brian Cook<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Coplin<br />
• Dr James Cowley<br />
• Dr Alan Cribbens<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Crookall<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Bernard Crossland<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alexander Cullen<br />
• Sir John Cullen<br />
• Lord Cullen <strong>of</strong> Whitekirk<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nicholas Cumpsty<br />
• Reginald Daniel<br />
• William Everitt<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Falconer<br />
• Dr Alfonso Farina<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Patrick Farrell<br />
• Dr Frank Fitzgerald<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Flewitt<br />
• Air Marshal Sir Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Ford<br />
• Sir Hugh Ford<br />
• Dr John Forrest<br />
• Dr Allan Fox<br />
• Dr Clive Foxell<br />
• Peter Fraenkel<br />
• Sir William Francis<br />
• Dr Cecil French<br />
• Sir Peter Gadsden<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gerard Galletly<br />
• Ian Gardiner<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Garside<br />
• Ronald Gerrard<br />
• Sir Peter Gershon<br />
• Selchouk Ghalib<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Gibson<br />
• Dr Paul Glikin<br />
• Dr Paul Golby<br />
• Alfred Goldstein<br />
• Harry Hewitt<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dame Julia Higgins<br />
• Sir Gordon Higginson<br />
• Bryan Hildrew<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cyril Hilsum<br />
• Dr George Hislop<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Antony Hoare<br />
• Sir Maurice Hodgson<br />
• David Hook<br />
• Ronald Hooker<br />
• Ralph Hooper<br />
• Sir John Horlock<br />
• John Hornibrook<br />
• Keith Howells<br />
• Nigel Hughes<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Colin Humphreys<br />
• Dr Mohamed Ibrahim<br />
• Dr Dame Sue Ion<br />
• Hamid Jafar<br />
• Dr Andrew Jamieson<br />
• Alan Jarvis<br />
• David Jefferies<br />
• Dr Robin Jeffrey<br />
• Stewart John<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Garth Johnson<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Mallard<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Marsh<br />
• Richard Maudslay<br />
• Benjamin Mayo<br />
• William McAlonan<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John McCanny<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Patrick McKeown<br />
• Dr James McQuaid<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John McWhirter<br />
• Sir Duncan Michael<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Keith Miller<br />
• Bernard Mills<br />
• Terence Morgan<br />
• Sir Alec Morris<br />
• Charles Morris<br />
• Michael Morris<br />
• Sir Richard Morris<br />
• Dr Alexander Moulton<br />
• Sir Alan Muir Wood<br />
• Michael Muller<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Mullin<br />
• Roderick Muttram<br />
• Albert Naylor<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Bernard Neal<br />
• Michael Neale<br />
• Alfred N Schindler<br />
• Robert Bond<br />
• Julian Darley<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Goodhew<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Johnson<br />
• Dr Adam Neville<br />
• Dame Stephanie Shirley<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Bourne<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lord Darzi <strong>of</strong> Denham<br />
• Dr David Grant<br />
• Alan Johnston<br />
• John Northard<br />
• Stef Stefanou<br />
• Dr Stephen Bragg<br />
• Gerald David<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Grant<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cliff Jones<br />
• Dr Ian Nussey<br />
• Lord Stokes <strong>of</strong> Leyland<br />
• Edmund Broadbent<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Davidson<br />
• Iain Gray<br />
• John Judson<br />
• Horace Oakley<br />
• The Wolfson Foundation<br />
• Dr Edward Broadbent<br />
• Sir David Davies<br />
• Philip Gray<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jeffrey Jupp<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir John O’Reilly<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lord Broers<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Graham J Davies<br />
• Colin Green<br />
• Joanna Kennedy<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Bill O’Riordan<br />
• AESSEAL Plc<br />
• Sir Richard Brook<br />
• Owen Davies<br />
• Philip Greenish<br />
• Brian Kent<br />
• Douglas Oughton<br />
• Babcock International Group plc • Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Brown<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Grosvenor Davis<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Greenwood • Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Julia King<br />
• Lord Oxburgh <strong>of</strong> Liverpool<br />
• HSBC Holdings plc<br />
• Howard Bruschi<br />
• John Davis<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Peter Gregson<br />
• Derek Kingsbury<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gareth Padfield<br />
• National Grid plc<br />
• Dr Philip Bulson<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Deasley<br />
• Barry Grime<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Kirk<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Richard Parker<br />
• Rolls-Royce plc<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Burland<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor David Delpy<br />
• Dr John Groom<br />
• Maurice Kirkby<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Parsons<br />
• Zumtobel Lighting<br />
• Basil Butler<br />
• Dudley Dennington<br />
• Raymond Hall<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Josef Kittler<br />
• Dr Alastair Paterson<br />
• Maurice Cahalan<br />
• Richard Dodds<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dame Wendy Hall<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Trevor Kletz<br />
• Sir Norman Payne<br />
Donors:<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Caldwell<br />
• Nicholas Don<strong>of</strong>rio<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Hamlin<br />
• Noel Lakin<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Perkins<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Haroon Ahmed<br />
• Hugh Allen<br />
• Dr John Alvey<br />
• Brigadier John Appleton<br />
• Sir John Armitt<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Christopher Calladine<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Campbell<br />
• William Carlyle<br />
• Peter Carr<br />
• Peter Chamberlain<br />
• Alexander Dorrian<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dame Ann Dowling<br />
• Dr Anthony Downing<br />
• Dr Eric Duckworth<br />
• Henry Duxbury<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Percy Hammond<br />
• Derek Hanson<br />
• Sir Patrick Haren<br />
• Sir William Harris<br />
• Sir David Harrison<br />
• Sir Michael Latham<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Brian Launder<br />
• Dr David Leakey<br />
• Frank Ledger<br />
• John Leggate<br />
• Sarah Philbrick<br />
• David Pickerell<br />
• Alan Powderham<br />
• Christopher Price<br />
• Air Marshal Sir Charles Pringle<br />
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• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alan Pugh<br />
• Dr Michael Purshouse<br />
• Michael Reeve<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tony Ridley<br />
• Ian Ritchie<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Roberts<br />
• Gwilym Roberts<br />
• Dr John E Roberts<br />
• Sir Ralph Robins<br />
• Sir Ian Robinson<br />
• John Robinson<br />
• Stephen Robinson<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Robson<br />
• Anthony Roche<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Rowe<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir John Rowlinson<br />
• <strong>Royal</strong> Commission for the Exhibition<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1851<br />
• Philip Ruffles<br />
• Peter Saraga<br />
• Dr Armen Sarkissian<br />
• Sir Robert Scholey<br />
• Rear Admiral Frederick Scourse<br />
• James Scuffham<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Shannon<br />
• Dr Michael Shears<br />
• Sir Neville Simms<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alan Simpson<br />
• Gerald Smedley<br />
• Colin Smith<br />
• Derek Smith<br />
• James Smith<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Christopher Snowden<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Sparkes<br />
• Michael Spencer<br />
• Sir Donald Spiers<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sarah Springman<br />
• Dr Scott Steedman<br />
• Stelios Stefanou<br />
• Helen Stone<br />
• Dr Brian Street<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hugh Sutherland<br />
• Robert Sutherland<br />
• Sir Martin Sweeting<br />
• Sir Richard Sykes<br />
• Sir John Taylor<br />
• Air Marshal Sir Colin Terry<br />
• Keith Thomas<br />
• Dr Samuel Thorburn<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meredith Thring<br />
• Keith Thrower<br />
• Lord Tombs <strong>of</strong> Brailes<br />
• Dr David Train<br />
• Dr Peter Trier<br />
• Anthony Trinick<br />
• Frank Turner<br />
• Peter Usher<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Vaughan<br />
• Andrew Vicari<br />
• Faith Wainwright<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir William Wakeham<br />
• Andrew Wallace<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir David Wallace<br />
• Dr Francis Walley<br />
• Sir Robert Walmsley<br />
• William Walters<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sir Frederick Warner<br />
• Donald Welbourn<br />
• Dr Alan Wells<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Wells<br />
• John Weston<br />
• Albert Wheeler<br />
• George Whitby<br />
• Dr Christoph Wiesner<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Richard Williams<br />
• Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Wood<br />
• John Wood<br />
• Gordon Wright<br />
• Christopher Wyatt<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ian Young<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Young<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Young<br />
• Sir Jack Zunz<br />
• ADT Fire & Security Ltd<br />
• Barclays plc<br />
• Finmeccanica UK Ltd<br />
• Goldman Sachs International<br />
• Linklaters LLP<br />
• London Wall Design Ltd<br />
• Nuaire Limited<br />
• Pell Frischmann Consulting<br />
Engineers Ltd<br />
• PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP<br />
• Robert Bosch Ltd<br />
• Ruskin Air Management Ltd<br />
• Toshiba Research Europe Limited<br />
• William Hare Group Ltd<br />
• Zehnder Group UK Ltd<br />
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