Engineers making a difference by Dr Shini Somara

In this detailed lengthy hardcover book, Engineers Making a Difference, 46 engineers are showcased and celebrated. The book begins with a contents page divided into the following 12 chapters with a number of engineers included under each heading:

1.       Human Needs
2.       Climate and Environment
3.       Powering our future
4.       Infrastructure and construction
5.       Healthcare
6.       Advanced materials
7.       Communication
8.       Smart Manufacturing
9.       Transportation
10.     Entertainment
11.     Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
12.     Exploring beyond our planet

The introduction talks about the diversity of the engineers who are on inspiring journeys. In this book, ten of the most common types of engineers are considered: aeronautical, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, computer, geotechnical, electrical, materials and mechanical.

Each engineer is discussed over two or three pages beginning with their name, occupation, project title plus photo. There is also a fact file and career highlights section. Biomedical engineer, Jennifer Olsen is passionate about making prosthetics better. She was named as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering in the UK in 2021. Professor Mischa Dohler is an electronics engineer who works on bringing creativity to engineering and innovation to art. He co-found Worldsensing. Dr Lynsey Melville is a Professor of Environmental Engineering who is involved in making waste useful. She has a PhD and her own laboratory to work with students.

While this book is about engineers in the UK, it does give a valuable insight to possible career choices for those students considering engineering. It would be suitable for a secondary, tertiary or public library.

Themes: Engineers, Biographies, Diversity.

Kathryn Beilby