Research Professor in Transitional Energy Strategies, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge

John Miles holds the newly created University of Cambridge energy research post which is co-sponsored by Arup and the Royal Academy of Engineering. The creation of this position reflects the growing interest in how society can build toward a lower carbon future while supporting sustainable economic growth.

Prior to this role John Miles was Director of Arup, where he was responsible for Arup’s worldwide activities in the Energy, Resources and Industry Markets. He was also responsible for business development strategy, client care, and capability development for all of the firm's interests in the areas of energy, water, waste, mining and industry.