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David Delpy
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David Thomas Delpy
11 August 1948 |
| Education | Heaton Grammar School |
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| Known for | CEO of EPSRC |
| Awards | Doctor of Science |
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| Institutions | University College London |
| Doctoral students | Elizabeth Hillman |
David Thomas Delpy, born on August 11, 1948, is a famous British bioengineer. He is a professor at University College London, where he studies medical photonics. Photonics is all about using light, like in lasers, for things like medicine.
David Delpy's School and University Years
David Delpy went to Heaton Grammar School in Newcastle. After school, he studied at Brunel University. He earned a top degree in Applied Physics. Later, he received a special Doctor of Science degree from University College London for his work in medical physics. Medical physics uses physics ideas to help with health and medicine.
What David Delpy Did in His Career
David Delpy had a very important job as the Chief Executive of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). This organization helps fund new research in engineering and physical sciences. He also became the chairman of the Defence Scientific Advisory Council. This group gives advice on science for defense. He was also part of a team that advised on quantum technologies.
Awards and Special Recognitions
David Delpy has received many awards for his work. In 2014, he was given the CBE award. This is a special honor from the British King or Queen for his services to engineering and science. He was also chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1999. This is a very high honor for scientists. In 2002, he became a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. In 2008, he received the Rosalind Franklin Medal and Prize from the Institute of Physics.
