Julia King
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Julia King CBE
FREng
is the Vice-Chancellor of Aston University
.
King graduated from the University of Cambridge
(New Hall
) with a degree in natural sciences. Her PhD
degree, also from Cambridge, was in materials. She was a lecturer at the University of Nottingham
from 1980 to 1987, then at Cambridge from 1987 to 1994, when she moved to Rolls Royce
where she held a number of senior positions. She was appointed chief executive of the Institute of Physics
in September 2002.
From September 2004 to December 2006 she was Principal of the Engineering Faculty at Imperial College London
, after which she joined Aston University
.
King has held a number of senior public appointments. She works closely with Government as a member of the Ministerial Group on Manufacturing, the Committee on Climate Change
, and the National Security Forum. She spent four years advising the Ministry of Defence
as Chair of the Defence Science Advisory Council, and five years as a non-executive member of the Technology Strategy Board
.
She is also a member of the Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and of the World Economic Forum
Global Agenda Council on the Future of Transportation. She was a Board member of the Engineering and Technology Board (now EngineeringUK
) from 2004 to 2008. She led a Royal Academy of Engineering
Working Party on ‘Educating Engineers for the 21st Century’ which published its final report in June 2007.
King was appointed by Gordon Brown
the then Chancellor of the Exchequer
in March 2007 to lead the King Review
to examine the vehicle and fuel technologies that, over the next 25 years, could help to reduce carbon emissions from road transport. The interim analytical report was published in October 2007, and the final recommendations in March 2008.
King has published over 160 papers on fatigue and fracture in structural materials and developments in aerospace and marine propulsion technology, and has been awarded the Grunfeld, Bengough and Kelvin medals for her research.
In 1997 she was elected to Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering
and was made a CBE
for ‘Services to Materials Engineering’ in July 1999. She is a Liveryman
of the Goldsmiths Company, an Honorary Graduate of Queen Mary, University of London
, and an Honorary Fellow of Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, and of Cardiff University
.
On 5 May 2010, King discussed the challenges and opportunities that surround low-carbon transport when she delivered the Institution of Chemical Engineers
6th John Collier
memorial lecture. She is the UK government's low carbon business ambassador.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
FREng
Royal Academy of Engineering
-Overview: is the UK’s national academy of engineering. The Academy brings together the most successful and talented engineers from across the engineering sectors for a shared purpose: to advance and promote excellence in engineering....
is the Vice-Chancellor of Aston University
Aston University
Aston University is a "plate glass" campus university situated at Gosta Green, in the city centre of Birmingham, England.Established in 1895 as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, Aston was granted its Royal Charter as Aston University on 22 April 1966...
.
King graduated from the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
(New Hall
New Hall, Cambridge
Murray Edwards College is a women-only constituent college of the University of Cambridge. It was founded as "New Hall" in 1954, at a time when Cambridge had the lowest proportion of women undergraduates of any university in the United Kingdom, and when only two other colleges admitted women...
) with a degree in natural sciences. Her PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree, also from Cambridge, was in materials. She was a lecturer at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
from 1980 to 1987, then at Cambridge from 1987 to 1994, when she moved to Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce plc
Rolls-Royce Group plc is a global power systems company headquartered in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s second-largest maker of aircraft engines , and also has major businesses in the marine propulsion and energy sectors. Through its defence-related activities...
where she held a number of senior positions. She was appointed chief executive of the Institute of Physics
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....
in September 2002.
From September 2004 to December 2006 she was Principal of the Engineering Faculty at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...
, after which she joined Aston University
Aston University
Aston University is a "plate glass" campus university situated at Gosta Green, in the city centre of Birmingham, England.Established in 1895 as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, Aston was granted its Royal Charter as Aston University on 22 April 1966...
.
King has held a number of senior public appointments. She works closely with Government as a member of the Ministerial Group on Manufacturing, the Committee on Climate Change
Committee on Climate Change
The Committee on Climate Change is an independent body which advises the UK Government on tackling and preparing for climate change. The Committee provides advice on setting carbon budgets , and reports regularly to Parliament on the progress made in...
, and the National Security Forum. She spent four years advising the Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)
The Ministry of Defence is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces....
as Chair of the Defence Science Advisory Council, and five years as a non-executive member of the Technology Strategy Board
Technology Strategy Board
The Technology Strategy Board is a UK public body operating at arm's length from the Government reporting to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills .- History :...
.
She is also a member of the Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and of the World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva, best known for its annual meeting in Davos, a mountain resort in Graubünden, in the eastern Alps region of Switzerland....
Global Agenda Council on the Future of Transportation. She was a Board member of the Engineering and Technology Board (now EngineeringUK
EngineeringUK
EngineeringUK, formerly the Engineering and Technology Board , is an independent, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to promote the contribution that engineers, and engineering and technology, make to society...
) from 2004 to 2008. She led a Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Academy of Engineering
-Overview: is the UK’s national academy of engineering. The Academy brings together the most successful and talented engineers from across the engineering sectors for a shared purpose: to advance and promote excellence in engineering....
Working Party on ‘Educating Engineers for the 21st Century’ which published its final report in June 2007.
King was appointed by Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown
James Gordon Brown is a British Labour Party politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 until 2010. He previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour Government from 1997 to 2007...
the then Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the title held by the British Cabinet minister who is responsible for all economic and financial matters. Often simply called the Chancellor, the office-holder controls HM Treasury and plays a role akin to the posts of Minister of Finance or Secretary of the...
in March 2007 to lead the King Review
King Review
The King Review of low-carbon cars was launched in 2007 by the British Government to examine the vehicle and fuel technologies which could help to decarbonise road transport over the next 25 years....
to examine the vehicle and fuel technologies that, over the next 25 years, could help to reduce carbon emissions from road transport. The interim analytical report was published in October 2007, and the final recommendations in March 2008.
King has published over 160 papers on fatigue and fracture in structural materials and developments in aerospace and marine propulsion technology, and has been awarded the Grunfeld, Bengough and Kelvin medals for her research.
In 1997 she was elected to Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Academy of Engineering
-Overview: is the UK’s national academy of engineering. The Academy brings together the most successful and talented engineers from across the engineering sectors for a shared purpose: to advance and promote excellence in engineering....
and was made a CBE
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
for ‘Services to Materials Engineering’ in July 1999. She is a Liveryman
Liveryman
For Livery Companies in the City of London, a Liveryman is a full member of their respective Company.Livery Company members fall into two basic categories: Freemen and Liverymen. One may join as a Freeman, and thereby acquire the "Freedom of the Company", upon fulfilling the Company's criteria...
of the Goldsmiths Company, an Honorary Graduate of Queen Mary, University of London
Queen Mary, University of London
Queen Mary, University of London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London...
, and an Honorary Fellow of Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, and of Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a leading research university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based...
.
On 5 May 2010, King discussed the challenges and opportunities that surround low-carbon transport when she delivered the Institution of Chemical Engineers
Institution of Chemical Engineers
The Institution of Chemical Engineers is a global professional engineering institution with over 33,000 members in over 120 countries worldwide, founded in 1922, and awarded a Royal Charter in 1957.-Structure:...
6th John Collier
John G. Collier
John Gordon Collier FRS was a British chemical engineer and administrator, particularly associated with nuclear power for electricity production...
memorial lecture. She is the UK government's low carbon business ambassador.