Alec Broers is an engineer whose pioneering work on small-scale manufacturing has had a lasting influence on the field of nanotechnology. His many significant contributions include the use of scanning electron microscopy to assist with the manufacture of miniature electronic circuits, which are now an integral part of modern consumer electronics.
In 2004, Alec was appointed Chairman of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, and in 2008 became the Chairman of the Diamond Light Source. After receiving a knighthood in 1998, he was made a life peer in recognition of his continued contribution to engineering and higher education.
Interest and expertise
Subject groups
Other
Science policy
Engineering
Instrumentation, Engineering, electronics
Keywords
Nanotechnology, Scanning electron microscopes, Electronic circuits, Conventional transmission electron microscopy
Awards
Clifford Paterson Medal and Lecture
On 'Fundamental limits to microstructure fabrication'.