New Year honour for Royal Academy of Engineering President
Summary
“I lead a fantastic team at Strathclyde and this award also recognises the help I’ve received from a huge number of people who have contributed to my personal development, professional opportunities, and career over many years in academia, industry, and public service. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the support and encouragement of my wife Eileen and that of my children, family, and friends.” Established in 1917, the Knight and Dame Grand Cross is the highest rank in the Order of the British Empire. He holds fellowships in several prestigious institutions and serves on the boards of Scottish Power, the Weir Group, and the UK National Physical Laboratory, chairing two of the pan-Scotland University Research Partnerships in Energy and Engineering. For services to Science and Technology, and to Enterprise Development Catriona Mary Robertson SCHMOLKE FREng, Chief Executive Officer, Charlie Five and Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering. For services to Innovation Technology Member of the Order of the British Empire MBE Dr Enass ABO HAMED FREng, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, H2GO Power.