Professor Argyris is the director of the Institute of Computer Application at Stuttgart University and a leading world authority in advanced materials used for and in the design of aeronautics. He sits on the High Performance Advisory committee of the EC CERN at Geneva and many other influential groups. Prof. Argyris is an Hon. FRAeS and an Hon. FCGI and holds membership of many international scientific and professional institutions. He was honoured with the Royal Medal in 1995 (awarded by H.M. the Queen and the Royal Society, London). Professor Argyris has been honoured throughout the world with many gold medals and higher Doctorates for his eminent work.