Francis Aish

Francis Aish was a Partner and Head of Applied Research and Development at Foster + Partners until December 2021. He studied Aerospace Systems Engineering at the University of Southampton, and is currently completing an Engineering Doctorate at University College London. After graduation, he spent two years in the Advanced Technology division of Nortel Networks. He joined Foster + Partners in 1999, responsible for the research and development of systems to model and solve complex, multi-disciplinary design problems. In the course of this work he was involved in over 200 projects and competitions, including the Swiss Re HQ in London and Beijing Capital International Airport. He also has conducted collaborative research with leading universities and companies, and published academic papers on computational design, as well as lecturing widely on the subject in Europe, Asia and North America.