W. Alec Osborn, MBE (born 1939) is a British mechanical engineer.

Osborn attended Grantham College, where he apprenticed with British Racing Motors, working on projects including the BRM Formula 1 H16 and V12 engines.[1]

Starting in 1969, he worked at Perkins Engines, from design engineer to chief engineer. He became a consultant in 2002.[1]

He is on the boards of the Deacon's School, and Hereward Community College. He became director of the Thomas Deacon Academy in 2004.[2] Osborn has received an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for his services to education.

In 2002, he was made a Freeman of the City of London, and was made a fellow of the IMechE in 1991. He is on the Dewar Trophy Technical Sub-Committee.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "2006: W Alec Osborn - Institution of Mechanical Engineers". archives.imeche.org. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to Engineering Heritage". Archived from the original on 27 August 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  3. ↑ Abuelsamid, Sam (1 April 2009). "Lotus receives[sic] Dewar Trophy recognizing technical excellence for Evora chassis". Autoblog. Retrieved 4 January 2020.


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