Mott MacDonald expert appointed visiting professor at the University of Southampton, UK
16 July 2010
Dr Harrison, who is based at Mott MacDonald’s power business in Brighton, plays a key role leading the consultancy’s renewable energy business in the UK and internationally. His team at Mott MacDonald is playing key roles in major projects such as the 7100MW Bunji hydro power scheme in Pakistan, offshore wind farms across Europe, and Masdar City which aims to be one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments in Abu Dhabi.
Dr Harrison has a long history with the university, having studied for both his BSc and PhD degrees, he was also a full time member of the academic staff for several years at the University of Southampton’s Electrical Engineering Department.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr Harrison said, “The University of Southampton is renowned for both its research and teaching activity in electrical power engineering. It is a great privilege to be part of such an institution again and re-establish my connections.”
Dr Harrison is chairman of the Institution of Engineering and Technology Energy Sector Panel and a fellow of the Energy Institute.
