Royal Academy of Engineering

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Royal Academy of Engineering

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

"As Britain's national academy for engineering, we bring together the country’s most eminent engineers from all disciplines to promote excellence in the science, art and practice of engineering. Our strategic priorities are to enhance the UK's engineering capabilities; to celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation; and to lead debate by guiding informed thinking and influencing public policy." Founded 1976 as the Fellowship for Engineering, granted a royal charter in 1983, and the present name adopted in 1992.

Official Website:
http://www.raeng.org.uk/

Location:
London, England

Founding Date:
1976

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Ross Anderson Scholar 15-Sep-1956 Why Cryptosystems Fail

Percy N. Barnevik Business 13-Feb-1941 CEO of ABB, 1988-96

Fred Brooks Computer Programmer 19-Apr-1931 Father of the IBM System 360

John Chisholm Business c. 1946 Chairman of QinetiQ

Nicholas M. Donofrio Business 7-Sep-1945 EVP at IBM

Thomas E. Everhart Physicist 15-Feb-1932 President of CalTech, 1987-97

Andy Inglis Business c. 1960 BP's head of exploration & production, 2007-10

Charles K. Kao Scientist 4-Nov-1933 Fiber optics

Gordon Moore Business 3-Jan-1929 Co-founder of Intel, laid down Moore's Law

John Parker Business Apr-1942 Chairman of National Grid

Robert Walmsley Military 1-Feb-1941 Retired Royal Navy Admiral

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