Scramjets, hypersonic engines. Travel to Australia in 2 Hrs!
About
Come and learn about the latest developments in rocketry and the current space race - and the research in UHI aimed at making access to space simpler and cheaper. Chris started his career as a research scientist and team leader at Hughes Aircraft Company, working mostly in the USA. For 20 years he was a Senior Lecturer at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen where he was also the Director of Research in the School of Engineering. For the last 10 years, he has taught at UHI in Stornoway.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
22 Jan 2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- Scotland North Local Network
Speakers
Dr Chris Macleod CPhys
Engineering Lecturer - UHI
Chris started his career as a research scientist and team leader at Hughes Aircraft Company, working mostly in the USA. For 20 years he was a Senior Lecturer at The Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen where he was also the Director of Research in the School of Engineering. For the last 10 years he has taught at UHI in Stornoway. He has published over 100 peer reviewed papers and holds bachelor’s degrees in Physics, Electronics, Biology, Geology and Music; masters degrees in Computer Science and Communications Engineering, Space Science and Technology and a doctorate in Artificial Intelligence.