Professor Tim Leighton from the University has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science.

Each year, the Royal Society awards up to 44 Fellowships to the best scientists in recognition of their scientific achievements and is one of the highest accolades a scientist can achieve.

Tim, who is Professor of Ultrasonics and Underwater Acoustics at the University’s Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) and Associate Dean (Research) in Engineering and the Environment, said: “I am humbled to receive an honour that counts so many great and heroic scientists amongst its membership, past and present.”

Professor Judith Petts, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, adds: “I would like to offer many congratulations to Tim. The award of such a prestigious Fellowship is a tremendous achievement and recognises the outstanding quality of Tim’s world-leading acoustic research.”

Find out more about Tim Leighton’s research and his Fellowship here.