Candidates should in general meet the following criteria:
- Hold a doctoral degree in engineering or a related discipline; candidates of exceptional distinction in engineering practice may be considered with a master’s or bachelor’s degree.
- Have recognised and verifiable major contributions to engineering practice, engineering research or engineering education.
- Enjoy a good professional reputation in their country and internationally, with no record of academic misconduct or professional misconduct.
- Be willing to undertake Fellow obligations, including review, advisory and public service work for the Academy.
Election procedure:
- Nomination: nominations are made by existing Fellows; self-nomination is not accepted. Each nominator has an annual quota.
- Document review: the review committee independently assesses the candidate’s representative work, professional contribution and standing.
- Peer review: the committee consults experts in the relevant field and, where needed, conducts interviews or field visits.
- Election: candidates are elected by secret ballot of the General Assembly, and must reach the vote ratio specified in the charter.
- Public notice: elected candidates are announced on the Academy’s website for a public notice period.