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Roma Agrawal MBE is a structural engineer, and author, who builds big. From footbridges and sculptures, to train stations and skyscrapers – including The Shard – her work has left an indelible mark on London’s landscape.
Roma has been awarded international awards for her technical prowess and success in promoting the profession, including the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s Rooke Award.
This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 17 September 2019.
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