Regius Professor of Engineering (Cambridge) explained

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)
• Steven Barrett (2024-current)^[6]

References

1. Book: Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Cambridge . 2016 rev . Special Regulations for University Officers . 673–742 . https://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/so/2016/chapter11-section3.html#heading4-533 . 27 August 2019.
2. Web site: David MacKay appointed Regius Professor of Engineering . University of Cambridge . 28 March 2013 . 3 April 2013.
3. Joint Report of the Council and the General Board on the establishment of a Regius Professorship of Engineering . . 22 June 2011 . 6230 . 27 August 2019.
4. The Loyal Address by Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge . . 2 June 2012 . 27 August 2019.
5. News: Professor Sir David MacKay, physicist – obituary . . 15 April 2016 . 27 August 2019.
6. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/steven-barrett-appointed-regius-professor-of-engineering Steven Barrett appointed Regius Professor of Engineering (17 April 2024)