The King of Spain has awarded Professor Guillermo Rein the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.
This is a prestigious honour recognising outstanding contributions to Spain and its international presence. Professor Rein, a leading fire scientist at Imperial College London and Head of Research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is recognised for his pioneering research in fire science and fire engineering.
During the ceremony at the Spanish Embassy in London, Professor Rein stated: “I am immensely proud that the work of an engineer is being recognised with this distinction. Engineering transforms the world and helps build a safer and better future”.
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Nadia Barbu
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