Lisa Burns
About Lisa Burns
Lisa Burns is an Electrical Engineering Intern at Arup and an Engineering Leaders Scholar at the Royal Academy of Engineering, with a background in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.
Current Position at Arup
Lisa Burns has been working as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Arup since 2021. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, she contributes to various engineering projects while gaining valuable industry experience.
Role at Royal Academy of Engineering
Since 2021, Lisa Burns has been recognized as an Engineering Leaders Scholar by the Royal Academy of Engineering. This role highlights her leadership potential and commitment to advancing in the engineering field.
Education in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Lisa Burns pursued a Master’s degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, completing her studies between 2017 and 2022. This dual accredited degree showcases her proficiency in both electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines.
Previous Internships and Roles
Lisa's previous roles include a Summer Research Intern at the University of Strathclyde in 2020 and various positions in 2019 such as Gala Dinner Committee member, Scottish Space School Mentor, and Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Hilltop in New York. She also served as President of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Society from 2019 to 2020.
Volunteer and Extracurricular Activities
Lisa Burns has been involved as a Volunteer with STEM Ambassadors since 2017. Her active participation in leading extra-curricular activities during her studies helped her develop key engineering skills and demonstrated her dedication to promoting STEM education.