DAS Professors

DAS Professor of Anaesthesia and Airway Management is conferred in recognition of a member’s national and/or international standing in the field of airway management, as established by outstanding contributions through publications, creative work or other appropriate forms of scholarship, and through teaching and administration.

DAS Professors of Anaesthesia and Airway Management have been awarded since 2012.

Apply to become a DAS Professor

We are delighted to announce that applications for the DAS Professor of Anaesthesia and Airway Management 2026 are now welcome!

DAS Professor of Anaesthesia and Airway Management is an award conferred in recognition of a member’s national and/or international standing in the field of airway management as established by outstanding contributions through publications, creative work or other appropriate forms of scholarship, and through teaching and administration.

Please click here for the criteria and application form.

Applications open on 09/03/2026 and close at midnight on 29/05/2026.

Awards will be presented at the DAS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting.

DAS Professors

2025: Imran Ahmad
2024: Alistair McNarry
2023: Andy Higgs
2022: Cyprian Mendonca
2021: Brendan McGrath
2020: Anil Patel
2019: Mary Mushambi
2018: Jaideep Pandit
2016: Chris Frerk
2015: Ellen O’Sullivan
2014: Tony Wilkes
2013: Tim Cook
2012: Peter Charters
2012: Mansukh Popat