Dr Rohde is a professional engineer with a PhD from Texas A&M University in the USA. He completed an Executive Development Programme at the Kellogg School of Business (North-Western University, USA) and is a Fellow of the South African Academy of Engineering

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing industry completely. The previous three industrial revolutions had a significant impact on engineering, but this revolution is larger and faster than before, and will significantly disrupt engineering activities.

This wide spectrum of digital disruptions can either be seen as a threat or an opportunity to reposition ourselves. We should strive for digital transformation. Our deep scientific and mathematical skills place engineers in a unique position to strongly contribute to a digitally rich future.