King's College London

Bashir is internationally recognised by both academia and industry for his significant and sustained research contributions over 30 years to energy-efficient computing and semiconductor chip design and their practical implementation. His research and technology transfer has driven significant advancements in hardware and software technologies for digital electronic devices, including smartphones. His research has won numerous national and international awards, the most recent being the IET’s (The Institution of Engineering and Technology) most prestigious award, the Faraday Medal, in 2020.

Bashir was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 2023 and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2013. Currently serving Vice-President (Research & Innovation) at King’s College London, Bashir plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the university’s research and innovation strategy, with a focus on enabling multidisciplinarity, translating scientific discoveries into economic and social benefits, and early career staff development.

Over the course of his career, he has held numerous senior academic leadership roles in UK higher education. Beyond his academic work, Bashir is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. As a trustee of several charitable organisations and elected trustee of the Royal Academy of Engineering Board until September 2024, he actively promotes science and engineering, and the diciplines’ exciting employment and impact opportunities, among young people. He is a regular contributor to national discussions on engineering education and skills development.

Bashir is also passionate about ethnic minority representation and is a role model for Black, Asian and minority ethnic academics and researchers, talking regularly about his career journey and experience to inspire others.