QEPNT Hub Principal Investigator Professor Doug Paul been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He is one of  74 new Fellows elected by the Academy during its AGM on 23 September.

The group consists of 60 Fellows, nine International Fellows and five Honorary Fellows. They are drawn from every specialism from within the engineering and technology professions and have made exceptional contributions to their field.

Professor Paul’s citation reads: ‘Douglas Paul is world renowned for pioneering work in developing new sensors across a range of applications. He was the first to demonstrate microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) gravimeters which has started the field of MEMS gravimetry with many groups and companies across the globe now developing or selling MEMS gravimeters.
 
‘His innovative process for making efficient germanium-on-silicon single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) photodetectors is now being used by many global semiconductor multinationals to develop short wave infrared cameras for a wide range of applications.
 
‘His leadership in the quantum technology field includes defining quantum technology in UK legislation.’
 
Professor Paul said: “I am honoured to receive a Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of some of the technology I have pioneered aided by the collaborations with many colleagues. The Academy has a strategy to tackle major engineering challenges to engineer better lives and I look forward to contributing towards that goal.”

 

First published: 9 October 2025

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