Jean-Baptiste Souppez, Professor of Mechanical Engineering & STEAM Education at Birmingham City University and a member of the UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub, has been awarded the Medal of Distinction and the Austin Farrar Prize by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

These prestigious honours recognise his outstanding contributions to maritime research and professional practice, highlighting his impact across both academia and the wider maritime sector.

The full press release is available via: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/news-events/news/bcu-professor-wins-two-prestigious-international-research-awards