Professor John Carlton: Professor of Marine Engineering, City University London
Professor John Carlton served in the Royal Naval Scientific Service undertaking research into underwater vehicle hydrodynamic propulsion and control. In 1975, he joined Lloyd’s Register, first in the Technical Investigation Department and after nine years he transferred to the Advanced Engineering Department as its Deputy Head. John later moved to the newly formed Performance Technology Department where he initiated and led several research and development activities in the fields of ship hydrodynamics, diesel engine technology, machinery condition monitoring and control technology. In 1992 he returned to the Technical Investigation Department as the Senior Principal Surveyor and Head of Department in which he served for 11 years. After a 35 year career with Lloyd’s Register, Professor Carlton was invited to become Professor of Marine Engineering at City University London.