Royal Academy of Engineering Award for Pandemic Service

Congratulations to Prof Cath Noakes who has received a top award from the Royal Academy of Engineering. She was one of 19 individuals who received the President of the Academy’s Special Awards for Pandemic Service. The accolade comes in recognition of her work, which has had “widespread and significant impact” in tackling the spread of coronavirus. The citation praises her “...role in advising the NHS and Government at the highest level during the pandemic, shaping life-saving guidance based on her expertise in environmental and engineering controls”. She is an expert on the way pathogens spread inside buildings and is a member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).

Cath said: “I am deeply honoured to receive the award from the Royal Academy of Engineering. It is a recognition of the vitally-important role that engineers play in tackling the big challenges facing humanity.

“The strength of engineering research and innovation comes through teamwork and collaboration – and my contribution to tackling the pandemic has resulted from working with many people across multiple disciplines.”

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