Short Biography:
Dr Bob Allwood graduated from the University of Reading with a degree in physics and obtained his PhD Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. After working in the field of physics research for some five years at Heriot-Watt and in industry, he then turned his attention to the problems of working underwater. Over the coming years he was to work the University’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering on ROV development and then as Manager of Engineering in the University’s Institute of Offshore Engineering. He moved to Cranfield University in 1986 as Senior Lecturer in Underwater Technology and later was to become their Director of Offshore Technology where he developed a successful masters course in Offshore and Ocean Technology. In December 2009 Bob was appointed Chief Executive of the Society for Underwater Technology.
Maritime Interests:
All areas of marine and maritime policy are of interest, but in particular that concerning exploitation of fossil fuels, marine renewable energy sources and environmental issues.