Professor Anna Peacock has been elected to become a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Professor Anna Peacock, Deputy Director of the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), has been elected to become a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. This prestigious recognition was announced in the latest round of elections to the Fellowship.
The Royal Academy of Engineering serves as the UK’s national academy, offering forward-thinking leadership and uniting a distinguished fellowship of leaders from all engineering and technology sectors. Their patron is His Majesty, King Charles III.
Upon receiving the news of her Fellowship, Professor Peacock expressed her joy and gratitude: “Being elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering is a great honour. This recognition is a testament to the excellent contributions and creative mindset of my team, ORC colleagues and close collaborators. I look forward to contributing to the Academy’s mission of advancing engineering excellence and fostering a sustainable future.”
Professor Anna Peacock leads the Nonlinear Semiconductor Photonics group at the ORC. She started her academic journey in New Zealand, earning her BSc and MSc in Physics from The University of Auckland. She then moved to the ORC to complete a PhD in Nonlinear Fibre Optics. Over the course of her career Anna has worked on a range of optical fibre technologies, including fibre amplifiers, micro-structured fibres, and novel material fibres. Her pioneering work on fiberized semiconductor photonic devices earned her a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship.
Her research is currently focused on developing novel semiconductor waveguides, both fibre and planar technologies, for use in nonlinear optical applications.
Professor Graham Reed, Director of the ORC, remarked: “I am thrilled to hear Anna has been made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Anna’s progressive work in Optical Fibre Technologies has been transformative, and her dedication to advancing the field is truly inspiring. This recognition is well-deserved and highlights her exceptional contributions to engineering. I look forward to seeing her continue to lead and innovate in the years to come.”
Anna will be formally introduced to the Academy and admitted into the Fellowship on 27 November 2024. During this event, a formal dinner will be held, and all new Fellows will receive their Fellowship scrolls.