Professor William Webb PhD FREng

Professor William Webb received an honorary degree of Doctor of Science in recognition of his contribution to wireless technology and engineering. Early in his career, William was instrumental in changing the way wireless communications carry data. In 2012, he founded the Weightless Special Interest Group – the standards body for weightless – and grew membership from four to more than 2,000 in just three years. Now based in Cambridgeshire, William founded and runs Webb Search, offering technical and strategic consultancy to CEOs, government ministers and regulatory bodies. Widely published, William has written the definitive guide to weightless technology – Understanding Weightless – and Understanding the 5G Myth.