Prof. Rhea LIEM of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in January 2024, in recognition of her contributions to education, research, and service in aerospace engineering.

The highest grade of membership, the Fellow grade is awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions or attained a position of high responsibility in an aerospace or aerospace-related profession.

Prof. Liem’s main research interest is in aerospace computation, specifically in the application of computational science and advanced computing capabilities to solve real-world problems in aircraft design and air transportation.

Established in 1866, the Royal Aeronautical Society has been at the forefront of developments in aerospace, seeking to promote the highest professional standards and provide a central forum for sharing knowledge. The Society now has over 25,000 members and has become an international, multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.