Engineering

Professor Richard Folkson joined the Institute of Mechanical Engineers as a student member and has played a committed and active role for around 40 years and is currently its’ President. This lecture is a repeat of his Presidential Address when he explains how his interest in engineering developed at an early age, and paved the way for his future.

Professor Richard Folkson's presentation to IMechE Luton Automotive Centre at the University of Hertfordshire on 10th December 2008.

Professor Andrew Starr gives a lecture about engineering systems and why they fail. The lecture also covers asset management and aircraft transmissions.

Professor Richard Folkson talks about design and innovation and how these processes work. He also discusses what makes for good innovation.

Stuart Arnold, the Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Integrated Systems Design, talks about engineering design and the skills involved in designing products suitable for present day society and its consumers.