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Alumni profiles

Alumni profiles

Discovering the role that the University has played in the lives of our alumni, exploring experiences, tracing career paths and imparting wisdom.

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Category: School: Engineering

Yiming Wang headshot

Yiming Wang

MSc Engineering and Electronics 2004

Yiming didn’t wait long after graduation to make his mark. Using the technical skills in energy systems and power electronics developed at the University of Edinburgh, he founded a company that has become a global powerhouse in solar and energy storage, currently employing more than 5,000 people.

26 November 2025

Emily Aboud photographed in front of a brick wall.

Emily Aboud

BEng Mechanical Engineering 2016

This Engineering graduate turned esteemed theatre director proves that following one’s passions can pay off. From Edinburgh’s Bedlam Theatre to prestigious stages across the UK, Emily’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

27 August 2025

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