An award-winning engineer born and bred in East Kilbride has received an MBE in recognition of her achievements.
Mamta Singhal, originally from Stewartfield, has received the gong in the 2022 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for her services to engineering.
The 41-year-old chartered design engineer, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) fellow, and longstanding volunteer, currently works for drinks giant Diageo PLC.
The trail-blazer has been recognised for her work as an active campaigner and ambassador for women in engineering.
Mamta, who now lives in Royal Berkshire, is a regular speaker and mentor within the industry and is passionate about breaking- down stereotypes, particularly increasing inclusivity within engineering for those with hidden disabilities, such as dyslexia.
She told Lanarkshire Live : “I am extremely humbled, yet privileged to receive this award.
"I have worked hard over the last two decades to change the perceptions of an industry of which I love.
"My main motivation for my voluntary work is to encourage young people from all backgrounds into a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
"Most importantly making sure engineering is a career pathway that is inclusive and open to everyone, especially those who may not feel it is possible for them."
Mamta has described how she had to overcome her on challenges to forge ahead.
She added: “I am fortunate enough to have a thriving career in the engineering sector, but it has not been easy.
"As someone that was diagnosed with dyslexia in later life while I studied for my Masters at the engineering department at Strathclyde University.
"I’m aware of the struggles I had to go through and want to use my experience as a force for change to ensure achieving a fulfilling and rewarding career in engineering is possible for everyone.”
Mamta is an active member of the IET's council for 2019/2022, the Volunteer Engagement Board and a member of the UK’s Manufacturing Policy Panel.
Moreover, she has recently been elected onto the board of trustees for the Women’s Engineering Society and is a Visiting Professor at Middlesex University.
She regularly represents the IET in external events and through its media channels, including a recent podcast called ‘Diverse and Inclusive Leaders’.
The former Claremont High pupil is also an ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, as well as being a spokesperson for the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Mamta took part in the IET’s award winning 2017 campaign, ‘Portrait of an Engineer’, in which she took a public stand against industry stereotypes and featured in Cosmopolitan magazine to reach teenage girls.
The engineer has represented the Institution in high-profile media campaigns, undertaking interviews on BBC Breakfast and ITV News and chaired the judging process for the 2018 Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards.
And she is a member of the IET’s Neurodiversity Member Focused Group in which she helps to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the engineering profession.
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