Testimonials
At the SEES Industrial Doctorate Centre, we are proud to have worked with over 60 sponsoring organisations and over 200 Research Engineers since the launch of our EngD programme in 1993. Here is what some of them have said about the programme:
“We have found the EngD programme to be exceptionally responsive to our needs, far more so than a traditional PhD, because of its industry focus. Surrey’s combination of expertise, support and flexibility has allowed us to start addressing a complex issue in an area where expertise is hard to find.”
Steve Bailey, Vice President EHS Strategy and External Relations
GlaxoSmithKline
“Sustainability and energy are growing topics in our industry and it is increasingly difficult to find high calibre technical and experienced individuals to help us shape the future of our research in this arena. The company has benefited from the expertise that our REs have developed and we have offered employment to the majority of REs on completion of their projects.”
Helen Evans, R and D Planning and Resources Manager
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
“The Research Engineer integrated rapidly in to our team and demonstrated excellent technical and scientific abilities and business awareness. They have helped to drive a programme of integrating sustainability into Unilever’s brands and categories.”
Henry King, Science and Technology Leader: Sustainability
Unilever
“Involvement with the EngD programme has assisted us at Electricity North West Limited in developing our understanding of new challenges to our sector. We have extracted real value out of the formal supervision sessions with the University of Surrey, and from the academic rigour that the RE has added to some of our research.”
Mike Kay, Director of Engineering and Planning
Electricity North West Ltd
“Having a Research Engineer at SCI enables us to explore longer-term strategic issues that will impact our sector and help us to develop knowledge and expertise in appropriate areas. The quality of the EngD programme is very high.”
Dr Michael Sansom, Associate Director
Steel Construction Institute
“Graduates from HP EngD projects are now recognised industry thinkers in sustainability in the UK and beyond. During their project with HP, each Research Engineer contributed significantly to the organisation.”
Zoe McMahon, Environmental Strategy Manager
Hewlett-Packard Ltd
“A number of HPA’s Research Engineers have been employed following completion of their EngDs and have made a real contribution to the quality of our environmental research.”
Professor Virginia Murray, Consultant Medical Toxicologist
Health Protection Agency
“We've had the excellent opportunity to engage two EngD projects here at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The first examined hazardous substances in products, and the second is focused on product energy use. As an EngD alumnus I've seen first-hand how companies can gain significant insights from the rigorous and holistic approach taken by Research Engineers, and also how necessary good practitioner research can be within the academic community."
Dr. Kieren Mayers, Head of Technical Compliance
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
