Rick Dewar

Rick Dewar is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in mechanical and optical engineering. Currently serving as the Head of Mechanical and Optical Engineering at Leonardo since December 2024, Rick previously held roles at Renishaw, including Technical Manager and Principal Engineer, where notable achievements included securing £2m in Scottish Enterprise funding for product innovation and TSB funding for collaborative projects. Rick’s academic career includes positions as a Lecturer in Software Engineering and Research Fellow at Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, respectively, where a successful portfolio of research and funding was managed. Rick’s educational background includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Philosophy from Heriot-Watt University, alongside professional qualifications as a Chartered Engineer from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.