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  DR. SHINI SOMARA

​Recognition

My work has been recognised across engineering, science, media and public engagement.Selected recognition includes:

Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Award — 2024
Top 50 Women in Engineering — 2024
Royal Academy of Engineering Role Model — 2024
STEM Champion Award, Women in Management — 2025
Asian Women of Achievement Award — 2020
Honorary Doctorate, Brunel University of London — 2023
Honorary Fellowship, Institution of Engineering Designers
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Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Award 2024
The Rooke Award is presented annually for the public promotion of engineering.
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Voted Top 50 Women in Engineering UK 2024
WES Awards rewarding Members who have gone above and beyond in order to showcase and support women in engineering.
Honorary Doctorate in Science
Awarded for the promotion of STEM in media in July 2023 at Brunel University.
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Honorary Fellow Institution of Design Engineers 2022
The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Honorary Fellowship
-founded in 1945, The IED represents those working in the fields of Engineering and Technological Product Design.  The Honorary Fellowship is in
recognition of my work as an engineer, broadcaster, producer, author and mentor.
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Promotion of Design Award 2022 Institution of Design Engineers
"​Promotion of Design Award"
-for 2022 which is presented each year to an individual or group who has raised the public awareness and understanding of what engineering and product design encompasses.
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Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2021 Media
Asian Women of Achievement Awards.
-founded by Pinky Lilani CBE in 1999 to celebrate multi cultural Britain and the contribution of diverse cultures and talents to UK society.
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Inclusive Tech Alliance Reporter of the Year 2019
The Inclusive Tech Alliance (ITA)
-dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in the UK tech sector.  Officially launched in partnership with the Financial Times at the House of Commons with 100+ companies in attendance in November 2018.
Royal Academy of Engineering
Bazaar UK
Financial Times
The telegraph
L:A Times
Forbes
Cheddar
Lanka Monthly Digest
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