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On National Engineering Day, the National Engineering Policy Centre publishes ten recommendations for “catalytic changes” to develop an engineering education and skills system fit for purpose.
Royal Academy of Engineering announces new CEO
The Royal Academy of Engineering has appointed Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB as its next CEO to lead the charity in the implementation of its ambitious new strategy 2030.
New Fellows 2025
The Fellowship of the Academy is an unrivalled community of leading business people, entrepreneurs, innovators and academics from every part of engineering and technology, who shape the Academy's work to build a sustainable society and inclusive economy that work for everyone.
Professor Andrea Vedaldi FREng
Professor Andrea Vedaldi is shaping the future of computer vision and AI at University of Oxford, where he co-leads one of the most influential computer vision groups worldwide. A Technical Lead at @Meta, he is also working on 3D computer vision and generative AI.
Professor Andrea Vedaldi FREngDr Eleanor Schofield FREng
Professor Eleanor Schofield’s pioneering work to preserve the historic Mary Rose ship has revolutionised how we protect materials in harsh environments – blending engineering, conservation, and public outreach.
Dr Eleanor Schofield FREngProfessor Prokar Dasgupta OBE HonFREng
Professor Prokar Dasgupta is globally recognised for his work in robotic urology, surgical innovation and AI in healthcare. He’s received numerous accolades and is shaping healthcare through groundbreaking research and mentorship.
Professor Prokar Dasgupta OBE HonFREngBarbara Welch FREng
Barbara Welch is a global construction professional, business leader and mentor, driving landmark projects such as the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme.
Barbara Welch FREngKeith Beckett CBE FREng
Keith Beckett CBE is an internationally recognised leader in submarine engineering. Holding many senior engineering roles during his naval career, he currently leads Ministry of Defence's submarine engineering, safety and technology function across all nuclear and submarine-related disciplines.
Keith Beckett CBE FREngProfessor Feargal Brennan FREng
Professor Feargal Brennan, Distinguished Professor at University of Strathclyde, is a leading figure in offshore wind and marine renewable energy systems – critically important parts on the journey to net zero.
Professor Feargal Brennan FREngJon Butterworth MBE FREng
Jon Butterworth MBE, CEO of National Gas, has over 45 years’ experience in the gas and electric industry. During his tenure at National Grid Ventures, he led a carbon-free system that powered 7.8 million UK homes.
Jon Butterworth MBE FREngDr Sofia Guerra FREng
Dr Sofia Guerra is a global expert in nuclear innovation. She has pioneered the UK’s digital approach to justifying digital devices for nuclear facilities and is a key contributor to AI innovation in nuclear applications.
Dr Sofia Guerra FREngProfessor John Kilner FREng
Professor John Kilner of Imperial College London is a global pioneer in energy materials, with groundbreaking work in fuel cells, batteries and electrolysers. He is the co-founder of Ceres Power and has founded energy research institutes in Spain and Japan.
Professor John Kilner FREngProfessor Marian Wiercigroch FREng
Professor Marian Wiercigroch is a global leader in engineering vibration and dynamics of nonlinear mechanical systems and structures. His work on resonance enhanced drilling offers game-changing efficiency and multi-billion-pound savings for the energy sector.
Professor Marian Wiercigroch FREngDr Niall Caldwell FREng
Dr Niall Caldwell pioneered the first digital hydraulic vehicle driveline at Artemis Intelligent Power. Niall is now Director at Flowcopter, which he also co-founded.
Dr Niall Caldwell FREngProfessor Jennifer Schooling OBE FREng
Professor Jennifer Schooling is a trailblazer in smart infrastructure and ethical digital innovation. In her roles at Anglia Ruskin University and the DARe Hub, she’s shaping sustainable cities and transport through data-driven research.
Professor Jennifer Schooling OBE FREngProfessor Michael Wooldridge FREng
Professor Michael Wooldridge is a pioneer in multiagent AI systems and a leading voice in UK AI policy. He also serves as an expert advisor to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.
Professor Michael Wooldridge FREngProfessor Andrew Plummer FREng
Professor Andrew Plummer is a world authority in electrohydraulic servosystems, driving breakthroughs in aerospace, medical technology and energy-efficient machines.
Professor Andrew Plummer FREngEdward McCann FREng
Edward McCann is a highly respected civil engineer and recipient of numerous accolades, championing innovative approaches to civil engineering education.
Edward McCann FREngDr David Cole FREng
Dr David Cole, Director of Energy Strategy at Sizewell C, has shaped the defence, aerospace and energy sectors. He’s led critical engineering interventions in the UK power sector – boosting energy supply and cutting carbon.
Dr David Cole FREngDr David Smith FREng
Dr David Smith is a leading voice in engineering innovation, with a career spanning telecoms, defence, and aerospace. As the UK’s National Technology Adviser, he brings industry insight to shape policy.
Dr David Smith FREngProfessor Panagiota Angeli FREng
Professor Panagiota Angeli has an international research profile, specialising in multiphase flows and their application to sustainable processing.
Professor Panagiota Angeli FREngProfessor Rajkumar Roy FREng
Professor Rajkumar Roy is a global pioneer in through-life engineering services (TES) and cost modelling. He previously led the UK’s national TES Centre and champions engineering for social and economic value generation.
Professor Rajkumar Roy FREngAir Marshal Paul Lloyd CBE FREng
Air Marshal Paul Lloyd is a highly accomplished engineer, having successfully delivered multi-billion-pound international defence projects across the aerospace sector.
Air Marshal Paul Lloyd CBE FREngProfessor Ranjith Pathegama Gamage FREng
Professor Ranjith Pathegama Gamage of @MonashUni is a global pioneer in sustainable subsurface engineering, transforming resource recovery and circular economy practices.
Professor Ranjith Pathegama Gamage FREngProfessor Donna Blackmond FREng FRS
Professor Donna Blackmond, Scripps Research Chair in Chemistry, is a prominent figure in the pharmaceutical industry, transforming how we develop manufacturing routes for new medicines for diseases including HIV, asthma and diabetes.
Professor Donna Blackmond FREng FRSOllie Whitehouse FREng
Ollie Whitehouse leads the National Cyber Security Centre's technical mission to protect the nation. With over 27 years in cybersecurity, and nine patents, his work has resulted in global impact across the public and private sectors.
Ollie Whitehouse FREngProfessor Haroun Mahgerefteh FREng
Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh is a leading expert in carbon capture, utilisation and storage as well as safety and loss prevention. His PipeTech software is used worldwide to assess the safety of thousands of kilometres of pressurised pipelines transporting hazardous materials, including CO₂.
Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh FREngProfessor Ian McRobbie FREng
Professor Ian McRobbie’s career has spanned 30 years of sustained chemical engineering leadership, innovation and practice. Most notably, he’s transformed Octel into Innospec, a multi-sector speciality chemicals company with a cutting-edge product portfolio.
Professor Ian McRobbie FREngProfessor Stephen Eichhorn FREng
Professor Stephen Eichhorn is a leading authority in cellulosic materials, honoured with several national and international prizes. His research has led to the development of new products and practices.
Professor Stephen Eichhorn FREngDr Zhong Lin Wang FREng
Dr Zhong Lin Wang has pioneered triboelectric nanogenerators, which has revolutionised large-scale energy harvesting from ocean waves and biological systems.
Dr Zhong Lin Wang FREngProfessor Zoe Shipton OBE FREng FRSE
Professor Zoe Shipton is advancing subsurface energy technologies to support net-zero goals – leading innovations in heat, hydrogen, and geothermal storage.
Professor Zoe Shipton OBE FREng FRSENeil Thomas FREng
Neil Thomas, Founding Director of Atelier One Ltd, is known for iconic designs from Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay to U2’s 360° world tour. Now pioneering bamboo structures, he’s helping shape sustainable architecture through research and teaching.
Neil Thomas FREngProfessor Jin-Guang Teng FREng
Professor Jin-Guang Teng is a pioneer of fibre-reinforced polymer composites for construction, and a world-leading expert on metal shell structures. In his role as President of Hong Kong Polytechnic University he’s driving institutional excellence.
Professor Jin-Guang Teng FREngProfessor Svetan Ratchev FREng
Professor Svetan Ratchev is a global expert in advanced manufacturing and factory automation. At University of Nottingham, he’s driving innovation in digital factories and sustainable manufacturing for aerospace and defence.
Professor Svetan Ratchev FREngProfessor Jon Heffernan FREng
Professor Jon Heffernan is a pioneer in the semiconductor industry. Over 12 years, he’s made University of Sheffield's National Epitaxy Facility a cornerstone of the UK’s national semiconductor strategy, enabling groundbreaking research and development.
Professor Jon Heffernan FREngProfessor (Anthony) John Moran FREng
Professor John Moran’s vision for innovative combustor technology has helped shape Rolls-Royce gas turbines across defence, aerospace & industry. Now at Loughborough University, he’s driving low-carbon innovation through world class combustion research.
Professor (Anthony) John Moran FREngProfessor Zara Hodgson FREng
Professor Zara Hodgson is an internationally renowned expert in nuclear energy policy, who is driving the UK’s net-zero mission through high impact research and training at Dalton Nuclear Institute and University of Manchester.
Professor Zara Hodgson FREngProfessor Simon Hogg FREng
Professor Simon Hogg is a leading figure in the global steam turbine industry. He is a passionate advocate for sector growth in the northeast of England and is inspiring the next generation to help power a greener future.
Professor Simon Hogg FREngRuss Dunn FREng
Russ Dunn has shaped aircraft innovation for the last 25 years. Before his role at GKN Aerospace, he previously led on the Airbus A350XWB full wing development, the most efficient large commercial wing ever produced.
Russ Dunn FREngDame Maggie Aderin-Pocock DBE HonFREng
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is an award-winning space scientist and science communicator. Best known as co-host of The Sky at Night, she’s inspired millions through science outreach, innovation, and leadership.
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock DBE HonFREngProfessor Douglas Paul OBE FREng FRSE
Professor Douglas Paul is a pioneer in sensor innovation – from launching the field of MEMS gravimetry to advancing infrared imaging now used by global technology leaders. He also led the defining of quantum technology in UK legislation.
Professor Douglas Paul OBE FREng FRSEProfessor Elsie Effah Kaufmann FREng
Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann is transforming STEM in Ghana and beyond – founding pioneering biomedical engineering programmes and inspiring thousands of children through education and outreach.
Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann FREngProfessor David Gann CBE FREng
Professor David Gann CBE is an experienced engineer who has held numerous leadership roles. He previously served as a Pro-Vice Chancellor at University of Oxford and was Chair of UK Atomic Energy Authority.
Professor David Gann CBE FREngProfessor Jovica V. Milanović FREng
Professor Jovica V. Milanović is a global authority in power systems engineering. He has helped shape industry standards through notable leadership in IEEE and CIGRE task forces.
Professor Jovica V. Milanović FREngProfessor Malcolm Cook FREng
Professor Malcolm Cook is renowned for his expertise in indoor air quality and ventilation and a pioneering figure in low-energy building design. In the Covid-19 pandemic he played a key role in the reopening of large entertainment and sporting venues.
Professor Malcolm Cook FREngProfessor Jim McLaughlin CBE FREng
Professor Jim McLaughlin is a world-leader in wearable health technology and point-of-care diagnostics, including Covid-19 lateral-flow devices. With 400 publications, his impact spans science, innovation, and public health.
Professor Jim McLaughlin CBE FREngIlya Espino de Marotta FREng
Ilya Espino de Marotta is a maritime engineer who led the Panama Canal expansion and now drives its sustainability mission – aiming for net-zero emissions and inspiring women in engineering worldwide.
Ilya Espino de Marotta FREngProfessor Chris Johnson FREng FRSE
Professor Chris Johnson is a leading computer scientist and Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.. He holds fellowships with NASA and the US Air Force and, amongst other achievements, co-wrote UN guidance on cybersecurity for nuclear facilities.
Professor Chris Johnson FREng FRSEProfessor Jaafar Elmirghani FREng
Professor Jaafar Elmirghani is a leader in sustainable ICT, winning the 2016 Edison Award. He founded Ultracell Networks and chairs IEEE’s Sustainable ICT standards initiative alongside his role at King's College London.
Professor Jaafar Elmirghani FREngMark Sutton FREng
Mark Sutton is driving cleaner chemical technologies in a career spanning over 35 years. His recent work includes decarbonising key processes for the energy and transport industries including low carbon (blue) hydrogen and sustainable fuels.
Mark Sutton FREngProfessor Chwee Teck Lim FREng FRS
Professor Chwee Teck Lim is a biomedical innovator transforming healthcare. One of his innovations, a cancer biochip, captures circulating tumour cells from blood, advancing less invasive cancer diagnostics.
Professor Chwee Teck Lim FREng FRSProfessor Cecilia Mascolo FREng
Professor Cecilia Mascolo is a global leader in wearable and mobile technology. Her work has made substantial contributions in respiratory health and hearable technologies for both health and fitness.
Professor Cecilia Mascolo FREngRichard Hefford-Hobbs FREng
Richard Hefford-Hobbs is an inventor, entrepreneur and champion of traditional crafts. He is recognised for his expertise in advanced manufacturing engineering, and his patents are driving innovation across multiple industries.
Richard Hefford-Hobbs FREngSir Ken Olisa OBE HonFREng
Sir Ken Olisa OBE is a business leader and philanthropist with a lifelong career in the information technology sector. His leadership spans global business, public service and social impact. He currently serves as Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and Chair of Restoration Partners.
Sir Ken Olisa OBE HonFREngJohn Armstrong FREng
John Armstrong, CEO at British Pipeline Agency, is an influential figure across the energy sector. He’s an award-winning author of multiple books on the energy transition and is passionate about sustainable energy systems and the transition to a low-carbon future.
John Armstrong FREngChetan Kotur FREng
Chetan Kotur is shaping engineering across industries, having designed cars for Volvo and Polestar. A previous Young Engineer of the Year award winner, he currently leads construction innovation at Laing O'Rourke.
Chetan Kotur FREngProfessor Linda Godfrey FREng
Professor Linda Godfrey has led South Africa’s shift to a circular economy – driving innovation in waste and resource management through pioneering research, strategy, and global collaboration.
Professor Linda Godfrey FREngProfessor Ronald Roy FREng
Professor Ronald Roy is internationally recognised for his intra-disciplinary contributions in the application of physical acoustics principles. His patented innovations have shaped medical technology and energy systems.
Professor Ronald Roy FREngDr Rachel Cooke FREng
Dr Rachel Cooke, formally of Cadbury and SABMiller, now leads asset maintenance innovation for Amazon. She co-founded the Cheltenham Science Group and actively champions women in engineering and leadership.
Dr Rachel Cooke FREngRichard Grisenthwaite FREng
Richard Grisenthwaite has led the development of Arm’s architecture for the last 22 years, creating numerous innovations and developments that have resulted in Arm processor architecture being the most prolifically used computer architecture in the world.
Richard Grisenthwaite FREngProfessor Jonathan Knowles FREng
Professor Jonathan Knowles is a global leader in biomaterials and tissue engineering. At University College London, his groundbreaking research has helped transform treatments for a wide range of diseases and clinical challenges.
Professor Jonathan Knowles FREngIsabel Coman FREng
Isabel Coman oversees technical governance, standards, and competency for Transport for London. With over 20 years in large infrastructure projects, she has focused on sustainable engineering solutions and increasing diversity in the industry, mentoring women and promoting inclusivity.
Isabel Coman FREngProfessor Swami Swaminathan FREng
Professor Swami Swaminathan is shaping the future of green energy with breakthrough models that enable cleaner, quieter combustion systems using low- and zero-carbon fuels.
Professor Swami Swaminathan FREngProfessor Yonggang Huang FREng FRS
Professor Yonggang Huang has pioneered stretchable electronics and 3D assembly of structures and electronics. His vision has transformed bio-integrated electronics, medicine and engineering worldwide.
Professor Yonggang Huang FREng FRSSun Yan Evans FREng
Sun Yan Evans is an internationally recognised leading figure in flood risk and water quality monitoring. Her expertise has helped shape national and international guidelines, including those for the UK government and the World Bank.
Sun Yan Evans FREngBernard Taylor CVO CBE DL HonFREng
Bernard Taylor is a chemist and business leader with over 45 years' experience in finance and innovation. As Chair of the UK Atomic Energy Agency and Director and founder of Oxford Science Enterprises, he is shaping science and policy across the UK.
Bernard Taylor CVO CBE DL HonFREngProfessor Alexandros Mouzakitis FREng
Professor Alexandros Mouzakitis is a leading electronics and software engineer at Jaguar, driving global cybersecurity standards and pioneering key innovations from lab to launch.
Professor Alexandros Mouzakitis FREngLydia Balogun-Wilson FREng
Lydia Balogun-Wilson has almost three decades of experience in engineering design, operations, and project delivery across the globe. Lydia serves as bp's Regional Engineering Authority and provides mentoring for the next generation of engineers.
Lydia Balogun-Wilson FREngProfessor Sriram Subramanian FREng
Professor Sriram Subramanian is reshaping how we interact with sound. An advocate for science communication, he is revolutionising acoustic robotic systems.
Professor Sriram Subramanian FREngProfessor Nick Ridler FREng
Professor Nick Ridler is a leading expert in radio frequency electrical metrology, with over 35 years at the National Physical Laboratory. He holds multiple professorships and plays a key role in shaping global radio frequency standards.
Professor Nick Ridler FREngDr Daniel Elford FREng
Dr Daniel Elford is a scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, senior manager and founder of Sonobex – a startup developing next generation noise control. He was an early success of our Enterprise Hub and continues to mentor other entrepreneurs.
Dr Daniel Elford FREngDr Guru Madhavan HonFREng
Dr Guru Madhavan is a systems engineer and prize-winning author whose work spans medical innovation, global health and engineering leadership. He is an adviser to the US government and the European Union Malaria Fund.
Dr Guru Madhavan HonFREng0Nicola Johnson FREng
Nicola Johnson is an expert in the European energy industry, driving change through legislation and safety innovation. As Chief Engineer at E.ON UK, she revolutionised gas-turbine risk standards – preventing major failures.
Nicola Johnson FREngDr Ollie Folayan MBE FREng
Dr Ollie Folayan MBE is a trailblazer for diversity in engineering. He leads transformative work at the Association of Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, empowering Black and Minority Ethnic engineers through mentoring, career support and powerful community events.
Dr Ollie Folayan MBE FREngProfessor Muriel Medard FREng
Professor Muriel Medard of @MIT has revolutionised network reliability with groundbreaking coding and decoding algorithms. Her work has led to the creation of world-record chips in terms of latency and energy efficiency and other commercial technologies worldwide.
Professor Muriel Médard FREngDr Paul Turner FREng
Dr Paul Turner is a global leader in industrial AI. His innovations power chemical and polymer plants worldwide, and his work continues to shape the future of intelligent manufacturing.
Dr Paul Turner FREngProfessor Konstantinos Kontis FREng
Professor Konstantinos Kontis is an influential force in aerospace engineering, having shaped the European Space Agency’s landing systems and mission-critical technology. At University of Glasgow he founded the Centre for Aerodynamics to accelerate the path to net-zero industry solutions.
Professor Konstantinos Kontis FREng