Guru Madhavan Elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering

Guru Madhavan, Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and senior director of programs at the National Academy of Engineering, has been elected an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom.

At its annual general meeting on September 23, the Royal Academy of Engineering elected 74 leading figures in engineering and technology to its Fellowship. This year’s cohort includes 60 Fellows, nine International Fellows, and five Honorary Fellows, drawn from across the global engineering and technology community.

“The Royal Academy of Engineering is built on the foundation of our Fellowship, and that remains as true today as half a century ago. Our story began as a ‘Fellowship of Engineering’ of 130 Fellows including such pioneers as Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle, Lord Hinton of Bankside and Sir Ove Arup, driven by the support of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” said Sir John Lazar, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering. “Today’s cohort join a community of around 1,700 of some of the most talented engineers and innovators in the U.K. and around the globe. Their knowledge and experience make them uniquely well placed to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world, and our determination to advance and promote excellence in engineering remains undimmed.”

Tsu-Jae Liu, president of the National Academy of Engineering, said, “This honor is a recognition of Guru Madhavan’s dedication to advancing engineering as a force for the public good. His leadership exemplifies the values and shared mission that guide both of our academies.”

The new Fellows will be formally admitted to the Royal Academy of Engineering at a ceremony in London on November 18, when each will sign the roll book. In joining the Royal Academy of Engineering, they will contribute their expertise to advancing its mission to engineer a better future for all.