We are delighted to announce that Professor Lord Robert Mair has been appointed Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology, with effect from 30th January 2025.
A distinguished geotechnical engineer and a Crossbench Peer since 2015, Lord Mair has played a pivotal role in major underground construction projects worldwide, including the Jubilee Line Extension and Crossrail (now the Elizabeth Line). He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, where he served as Senior Vice-President (2008–2011), a Fellow of the Royal Society and a Foreign Member of the US National Academy of Engineering. His leadership and expertise will be invaluable in guiding the committee’s work.
