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Helen Atkinson

b. 1960

Head of the Mechanics of Materials Group at the University of Leicester

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About Helen Atkinson

Born 1960. Helen Atkinson is a scientist.

Dame Helen Valerie Atkinson (born 29 April 1960) is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University's School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing. She was previously Head of the University of Leicester's Department of Engineering and later Leicester's Graduate Dean. In 2010, she was designated one of the UKRC's Women of Outstanding Achievement and featured in the Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition. She was elected a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2007, was a vice-president of the Academy from 2012 to 2014 and was elected to its Trustee Board in 2014.

Atkinson was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2014 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to engineering and education.

Education Atkinson has a first class degree from Girton College, Cambridge in Metallurgy and Materials Science, and a PhD from Imperial College, London. Her PhD is on the transmission electron microscopy of grain growth in oxide scales, and was carried out at the Atomic Energy Authority at Harwell.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Girton College, South Park High School, Lincoln
Employers
Cranfield University
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering; Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining; Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Also known as
Dame Helen Valerie Atkinson

Family & relationships

Spouse
Richard Atkinson (bishop)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Helen Atkinson?

Head of the Mechanics of Materials Group at the University of Leicester

When was Helen Atkinson born?

Helen Atkinson was born on 29 April 1960.

What is Helen Atkinson's occupation?

Helen Atkinson is a scientist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Helen Atkinson

· Wikidata: Q15994909

· DBpedia: Helen Atkinson

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