Two IChemE members named in the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2026
2nd July 2026
Kamelia Boodhoo, Newcastle University, and Dalia Heggo, Queen Mary University of London, both members of IChemE, have been named on the Women's Engineering Society's prestigious Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) 2026 list.
The WE50 Awards, now in their 11th year, are one of the UK's most prestigious accolades celebrating the achievements of women in engineering. This year's theme, Engineering Intelligence, celebrates how today's engineers combine technical skill with creativity, adaptability, and ethical, human-centred thinking to solve complex challenges.
Established in 2016, the awards were created to increase the visibility of women engineers and provide powerful role models for the next generation. The 2026 list recognises 50 outstanding women from across a range of engineering industries and sectors, all selected by an independent judging panel for their professional achievements, technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing both engineering and inclusion in the profession.
Dr Rachel Bibby, Director of Member Experience and Knowledge at IChemE and member of the judging team for this year’s competition said: “Congratulations to Kamelia and Dalia on being recognised in the Top 50 Women in Engineering. This prestigious honour celebrates not only their individual achievements, but also their leadership, advocacy and commitment to shaping a more inclusive engineering profession. They are an inspiration to current and future generations of engineers, and we are proud to see their contributions recognised in this way.”
IChemE extends our congratulations to Kamelia and Dalia for being recognised among such an exceptional group of engineers. Their achievements are a fantastic source of inspiration, not just for our community, but for the next generation of women considering a career in engineering.
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Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) 2026 list
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