Tributes paid to leading engineer, Professor Nabil Gindy

Tributes have been paid to Professor Nabil Gindy, a leading academic at The University of Nottingham, who has died at the age of 62. Professor Gindy played a key role in the Faculty of Engineering at the University for two decades, and had worked since 2009 at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) where he was Vice-Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. He joined the University as a Professor in Manufacturing Engineering in 1993, bringing with him an international reputation for expertise in his field. Professor Nick Miles, Provost and Pro-Vice Chancellor at UNNC, said: "Nabil's sudden passing has been felt deeply here at UNNC. Taking the lead on the University's research development, and leading the Graduate School, he made a lasting contribution during his time here. "His absence leaves a huge gap in our community and he will so very much missed by all who knew him. Nabil was a great colleague to work with, always innovative and inspiring.