Dame Ann Patricia Dowling
(1952-), Professor of Mechanical EngineeringSitter in 1 portrait
Mechanical Engineer. Began career as a research fellow at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (1977-78) before becoming Director of studies in Engineering (1979-90). Since 1993 Dowling has been Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge: 'I enjoy the challenge of developing new approaches to model the physical world. However, as an engineer, I am particularly interested in how this improved understanding can be applied to improve products.' 'My research interests are in the areas of acoustics and vibration, unsteady fluid mechanics and flow instability.'
by James F. Hunkin
R-type colour print, November 2000
NPG x126343
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