Cambridge University Engineering Department

The Cambridge University Engineering Department (CUED) at the University of Cambridge is one of the largest departments in the university. The main site is situated at Trumpington Street, to the south of Cambridge city centre. The department is the primary centre for engineering teaching and research activities in Cambridge, and is currently headed by Professor Dame Ann Dowling. It was founded in 1875 by James Stuart.

Notable alumni and researchers

• Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine.
• Nicholas Patrick, astronaut.
• Alec Broers, nanotechnology pioneer.
• Ian Liddell, designer of the Millennium Dome.
• Andy Hopper, founder of Acorn Computers.
• Harry Ricardo
• Sir Bennett Melvill Jones, demonstrated the importance in streamlining in aircraft design.
• John Baker, developer of the plasticity theory of design.
• Carol Vorderman, former Countdown host and mathematical television personality.

Notable companies and projects founded by students and alumni

• Cambridge University Eco Racing, a student run team which designs builds and races solar electric vehicles.
• Innocent Drinks, best for the Innocent Smoothie brand.
• Cambridge Consultants Ltd, an international technology development and consultancy company.
• Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company, first manufacturer of the scanning electron......
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