David Pye (engineer)

D. R. Pye
D. R. Pye
Born	David Randall Pye; 29 April 1886
Died	20 February 1960 (aged 73)
Nationality	English
Citizenship	United Kingdom
Academic background
Education	Tonbridge School
Alma mater	Trinity College, Cambridge
Academic work
Discipline	Engineer
Sub-discipline	Mechanical engineering; internal combustion engine; aeronautics;
Institutions	Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford; New College, Oxford; Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge; Trinity College, Cambridge; Air Ministry; University College, London;
Military career
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army ; Royal Air Force
Unit	Royal Flying Corps
Battles / wars	First World War

Sir David Randall Pye CB FRS (29 April 1886 – 20 February 1960) was a British mechanical engineer and academic administrator. He served as Provost of University College London from 1942 to 1951.

D. R. Pye
Born	David Randall Pye 29 April 1886
Died	20 February 1960(1960-02-20) (aged 73)
Nationality	English
Citizenship	United Kingdom

Academic background
Education	Tonbridge School
Alma mater	Trinity College, Cambridge
Academic work
Discipline	Engineer
Sub-discipline	Mechanical engineering internal combustion engine aeronautics
Institutions	Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford New College, Oxford Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge Trinity College, Cambridge Air Ministry University College, London


Military career
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army Royal Air Force
Unit	Royal Flying Corps
Battles / wars	First World War