Dr Paul Gosling
Vice-President Engineering Thales UK
Vice president of engineering recognised for his exceptional contribution to sonar
Dr Paul Gosling, Vice-President Engineering UK, was presented with an Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Achievement Medal at a ceremony in London on November 14 2018.
IET Achievement Medals honour individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of science, engineering and technology in any sector or activity within the scope of the institute.
Amongst other esteemed engineers and technicians, Paul was recognised for his major contribution to the development of state-of-the-art sonar systems for Royal Navy ships and submarines.
I am honoured to receive this award from the IET. Thales has a deserved reputation as being global leaders in sonar technology and maritime sensors and it has been incredibly exciting as an engineer to play a part in that ongoing story.
People don’t often get to see it, but engineering plays an integral part in our everyday modern lives. There are not many jobs where you get to do so many diverse and fascinating roles, such as working with the navy to improve submarine sonar defence systems.
Dr Paul Gosling, Vice President Engineering, Thales UK
Paul’s experience in engineering spans over 30 years. A physicist by education, he received a first-class honours degree in physics from the University of Warwick in 1983, where he was awarded the department’s Max Plank award for the highest grades in his year.
He proceeded to spend three years at Oxford University, completing a doctorate in physics in 1986.
In his current role, Paul is responsible for around 2500 engineers and scientists who work on a variety of research and development projects that span the aerospace, space, security, transportation and defence sectors.
During his career with Thales, Paul led the technical development of the Royal Navy's two principal sonar systems that in operation today and play a critical role in protecting UK and international assets.
Paul has had considerable experience of all aspects of sonar design from advanced signal and data processing algorithm development to dealing with complex system integration and acceptance issues including several spells on sea trials with the Royal Navy.
He is a fellow of the Institute of Physics and a member of the Industrial Advisory board for Physics at Manchester University and Industrial Advisory board for Engineering at Sheffield University.