Alexander Blackie William Kennedy ( 1847 - 1928 )

Birth: Stepney, London, England (17 March 1847) Death: London (01 November 1928) Profession: Civil engineer Research Field: Kinematics of mechanisms, testing of materials and machines Education: City of London School (1858-1862) Career: Involved in the development of electric lighting, of trams, and of railways; designed electrical works in India and Japan; Consulting Engineer to LNWR, LSWR, and to LCC tramways; Professor of Engineering, University College, London; Chairman, Admiralty Committee on Machinery Designs (World War 1); Chairman, Admiralty Committee on Gun-sights and Range Finders (World War 1); explored the city of Petra (1922?) Honours: Kt 1905 Memberships: MICE Membership: Fellow Election Date: 9/06/1887.