Abstract
Dr Melanie Jimenez, a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. She leads a research group focusing on rapid and cost-effective systems to improve environmental and medical diagnostics. Melanie’s work crosses the engineering, science, clinical and social science disciplines to help achieve a healthier world. Her passion for art and science communication led her to develop a wide range of award-winning engagement activities to promote engineering. The excellence of her research and engagement work has been recognised by several institutions and funding agencies. Which field of engineering is good for women? - All of them! So why are there so few women in engineering? Help break the stereotypes! I am an Engineer: Melanie Jimenez IET YWE #IETywe Inspiring Woman Engineer
