Award winners

Introducing your 2022 winners

Professor Sir Stephen Holgate

Distinguished Alumni Award

Celebrating the long-term achievements of outstanding alumni.

Meet the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award winners

Dr Tasos Kounoudes

Alumni Entrepreneur Award

Recognising bold and innovative founders.

Meet the 2022 Alumni Entrepreneur winners

Mervin Azeta

Emerging Alumni Leader Award

Celebrating the next generation of game-changers.

Meet the 2022 Emerging Alumni Leader Award winners

2022 Alumni Award Winners

Groundbreaking researchers, green energy innovators, revolutionary medics, leaders, mentors and role models. Our 2022 Alumni Award winners aren't afraid to stand up for their beliefs and pave the way for the next generation. 

Azeem Alam

Dr Azeem Alam BEM

Azeem (Medicine 2015) is co-founder of medical education platform BiteMedicine, the author of several research papers and an accomplished musician.
Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci

Dr Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci

Cardiologist, fearless CEO, mentor and risk-taker, Chiara's (PhD Medicine 2012) spirited approach to life has seen her win several prestigious awards.
Harsh Pershad

Dr Harsh Pershad

Harsh (Chemistry 1996, MBA 2014) is an energy innovation specialist, inspiring passion for change and encouraging LGBT+ visibility in the workplace.
Mervin Azeta

Mervin Azeta

A tragic loss, due to a power outage, inspired Mervin (MSc Sustainable Energy Futures 2015) to dedicate herself to making energy available to all.
Nik Kotecha

Dr Nik Kotecha OBE

Nik (PhD Chemistry 1992) improves life for millions through his company and foundation, making quality healthcare affordable and accessible worldwide.
Reeba Oliver

Dr Reeba Oliver

Reeba (PhD Medicine 2009) established the UK's first walk-in clinic for victims of female genital mutilation as well as a clinic for the homeless.
Stephen Holgate

Professor Sir Stephen Holgate CBE

Stephen (Medicine 1971) has made an enormous contribution to respiratory research, including a landmark case to name air pollution as cause of death.
Tasos Kounoudes

Dr Tasos Kounoudes

Tasos (PhD Electrical & Electronic Engineering 2000) founded one of the first R&D tech companies in Cyprus, the award-winning SignalGeneriX.
Tony Shen

Tony Shen

Tony (MEng Aeronautics 2007) is a leader in Asian aerospace, addressing sustainability and tackling gender imbalance in STEM.
Val Yap

Val Yap

Val (MSc Management 2012) is the author of Balls Inc and founder of PolicyPal, changing how people manage insurance policies in Asia and beyond.

2021 Alumni Award Winners

Research stars, entrepreneurs, doctors, coders and a ground-breaking Ambassador. Mentors, champions and game-changers. We are proud to announce the winners of Imperial's 2021 Alumni Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievements within our community. 

Dr Abdullah Dafir Albeyatti

Dr Abdullah Dafir Albeyatti

Abdullah (MBBS Medicine 2011) works as a GP. But he’s also CEO of Medicalchain, an award-winning tech company.
Dr Ali Baghdadi

Dr Ali Baghdadi

Ali (MSc Computing 1977 and PhD Computing 1979) founded Aptec while at Imperial, later selling the company to Ingram Micro, a Fortune 100 business.
Dr Anna Stejskalova

Dr Anna Stejskalová

Anna (PhD Bioengineering 2018) is a women's health expert and co-founder of an international network of Czech scientists.
Divya Gupta

Divya Gupta

Highly Commended. Divya (MSc Management 2013) is the co-founder and CEO of momzjoy.com.
Dr Gabriele Messori

Dr Gabriele Messori

From heatwaves to heavy rain, Gabriele (PhD Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics 2013) is on a mission to educate others about climate extremes.
Manuel Pinuela

Dr Manuel Piñuela

Highly Commended. Manuel (PhD Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2013) has launched three start-ups bringing innovative technology to the market.
Dr Marily Nika

Dr Marily Nika

Marily (PhD Computing 2014) works as a Speech AI Product Manager for Google, and has co-founded communities empowering women in tech.
Dr Paul Atherton

Dr Paul Atherton

Paul (PhD Physics 1978) co-founded his first company, Queensgate Instruments, while at Imperial. He continues to mentor start-ups at UK universities.
Reza Jarral

Dr Reza Jarral

GP and humanitarian doctor, Reza (MBBS Medicine 2010) tackles structural inequities in healthcare, creating the healthcare tools of tomorrow.
Yvette Stevens

Ambassador Yvette Stevens

Yvette (MSc Electrical Power Systems and Machines 1974) began as a barefoot girl fetching water and became Director at the UN.

2020 Alumni Award Winners

From groundbreaking medics to volunteers, charity founders, space scientists and entrepreneurs. Meet our inspiring inaugural Alumni Award winners. 

Angela Vincent

Professor Angela Vincent

Angela (Westminster Hospital Medical School 1966) has made an outstanding contribution to the field of neuroimmunology through her research
Arjun Panesar

Arjun Panesar

Arjun (MEng Computing 2006) is Founding CEO and Head of AI at Diabetes Digital
Aula Abbara

Dr Aula Abbara

Aula (MBBS Medicine 2005, MD(Res) 2017) is a consultant in infectious diseases and co-founded Health Professionals for Global Health
Ayesha Ofori

Ayesha Ofori

Ayesha (MSci Physics 2007) launched an investment business to held deliver more affordable housing in the UK
Harris Bokhari

Harris Bokhari

Harris (BSc Mathematics 1999) is the founder of two charities - the Patchwork Foundation and the Naz Legacy Foundation - and a government advisor
Mohammedabbas Khaki

Dr Mohammedabbas Khaki

Mohammedabbas (MBBS Medicine 2010) is a GP and founding chair of international charity Who is Hussain
Veeru Kasivisvanathan

Dr Veeru Kasivisvanathan

Veeru (MBBS Medicine 2009) is a world expert in the field of prostate cancer diagnosis whose work has led to changes in the NICE guidelines
Veronica Bray Durfey

Dr Veronica Bray Durfey

Veronica (PhD Earth Science & Engineering) is a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for NASA and an Associate Staff Scientist at the University of Arizona