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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.
Stephen Payne OBE FREng - Queen Mary 2
Michael Kenward OBE
How the designer of the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner was inspired by Blue Peter and now campaigns for young people to become engineers
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.
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.
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.
Professor Dame Ann Dowling CBE - Creating silent skies
Michael Kenward OBE
Professor Dowling’s career began working with Concorde and has moved on to working on sustainable urban development.
Peter Head OBE FREng - Planning to be sustainable
Michael Kenward OBE
Peter Head's current role promoting sustainable development at Arup follows a hugely successful career constructing bridges
David Waboso FREng - A Proven Track Record
Michael Kenward OBE
The teacher-turned-engineer speaks about how his experience working with roads, water supply and in an inner city comprehensive led him to become the Director of Engineering at London Underground
Sir Rob Margetts CBE FREng - Enthusiastic teamwork
Michael Kenward OBE
One of the UK’s leading engineers demonstrates how good teams are the secret to great enterprises
Dr Hermann Hauser CBE FREng - An Inspiring Entrepreneur
Michael Kenward OBE
One of the UK’s leading investors in high-tech businesses tells Michael Kenward how an investment of £50 started his succesful life as an entrepreneur
Dame Julia Higgins DBE FREng FRS - Prolific Professor
Michael Kenward OBE
One of the Academy’s leading female Fellows tells Michael Kenward about being both scientist and engineer, and how she has taken to promoting science, engineering and womens’ roles in her profession
Paul Westbury FREng - An intuitive engineer
Michael Kenward OBE
The Academy's youngest elected Fellow talks to Michael Kenward OBE about his love of sport and his contribution to the creation of some of today's leading sports venues