Regius Professor of Engineering (Cambridge)

This article is about the Regius professorship established in 2011. For the professorship established in 1875, see Professor of Engineering (Cambridge).

The Regius Professorship of Engineering is a professorship at the University of Cambridge. England, established in 2011.^[1] The Regius professorship was created by the University, with the permission of the Queen, to commemorate the end of the Duke of Edinburgh's 34-year tenure as Chancellor.^[2][3][4] The professorship has been held by a single incumbent, David J. C. MacKay, from its creation until his death in 2016.^[5]

Regius Professors of Engineering

• David J. C. MacKay (2013–2016)^[6]
• Steven Barrett (2024-current)^[7]

References

1. "Special Regulations for University Officers". Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Cambridge (2016 rev ed.). pp. 673–742. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
2. "David MacKay appointed Regius Professor of Engineering". University of Cambridge. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
3. "Joint Report of the Council and the General Board on the establishment of a Regius Professorship of Engineering". Cambridge University Reporter (6230). 22 June 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
4. "The Loyal Address by Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge". London Gazette. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
5. "Professor Sir David MacKay, physicist – obituary". Daily Telegraph. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
6. "MacKay, Sir David (John Cameron)". Who's Who. A & C Black. 2016. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U249995. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
7. Steven Barrett appointed Regius Professor of Engineering (17 April 2024)