Industry Researchers are experts who have long worked in technical or management roles in enterprises, engineering design organisations and industry. Compared with Fellows, this tier places greater weight on real engineering track record and industrial contribution.
- Have held a technical or management position in an engineering-related enterprise or institution for at least 15 years.
- Have led or made deep contributions to influential construction, technical upgrade or product development projects.
- Have made practical contributions to enterprise technical systems, standards, or talent development.
- Are nominated by Fellows or enterprise partners, reviewed by the review committee and appointed by the Governing Board.
- Industry Researchers do not vote in Fellowship elections, but take part in the review of industry programmes and projects.