AAE’s membership has three tiers: Fellows, Industry Researchers and Technical Engineers. They correspond to different types of contribution and modes of participation. All are nominated by peers, reviewed independently and elected or appointed through defined procedures. Fellows are the core membership of AAE. Today they cover more than 40 African countries and number over 300, […]
AAE’s membership resources extend beyond Fellows. Through its enterprise network, the Academy maintains stable cooperation with more than 200 large enterprises and brings together a community of more than 200 global industry leaders. This network offers members:
Candidates should in general meet the following criteria: Election procedure:
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.
The Technical Engineers tier recognises engineers and technicians at the front line who have outstanding skills and practical engineering experience. It exists so that the people who solve real problems on construction sites, in workshops and in control rooms are also part of the Academy’s professional community.
The General Assembly of Fellows is the highest deliberative body of AAE. It meets at least once a year, in person or in hybrid format. Between meetings of the General Assembly, the Governing Board sets strategic direction and decides major matters, the Executive Committee handles day-to-day execution, and the International Committee manages external cooperation. Amendments […]