Professor Beasley is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and an Industrial Professor in Industrial Engineering and Design. Paul was Head of Research and Development UK at Siemens, managing innovation networks and university engagement strategies. For over twenty years, he held roles at Siemens, including Head of Strategic Development, focusing on disruptive innovation technologies. Before Siemens, Paul worked at Oxford Magnet Technology and Oxford Instruments, leading the Magnet Design and Applications Team.