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Professor Andy Hopper CBE FREng FRS - Computing and Sustainability
Michael Kenward OBE
One of the pioneers of the UK’s computer industry and a prolific creator of spin-out businesses.
In Brief
Darwin's cocoon; Boost for photonics research; Building engineering physics
Design Drives - Materials Innovation
Dr Raymond Oliver FREng, Anne Toomey
A new generation of ‘smart’ materials could fundamentally change the way we live our lives.
Professor Mandy Chessell FREng - Prolific Inventor
Michael Kenward OBE
How a prolific inventor got started with IBM and how she has helped the culture of innovation at the multinational information technology company.
Beyond Formula One
Duncan Bradley
How motor-racing technology is finding applications for its innovations across other industries, like healthcare and defence.
Making Light Work
Professors Kishan Dholakia FRSE, Will Stewart FREng and James Wilkinson
Optical tweezers and traps are being developed that can move items at the nanometer level using light.
Professor Richard Kitney OBE FREng - Biological Systems Pioneer
Michael Kenward OBE
How an engineer’s approach to biological systems could lead to new methods of manufacturing.
The European Extremely Large Telescope
Professor Colin Cunningham
A new ground-based telescope that will be100 times more sensitive than Hubble
Professor David Payne CBE FREng FRS - A golden touch
Michael Kenward OBE
The work of Professor David Payne on optical fibre amplifiers helped make a telecommunications revolution possible.