sentences:  In 1882 Kernot became chairman of directors of the first company to introduce electric lighting to Melbourne.From 1 January 1883, Kernot was the first professor of engineering at the University of Melbourne.When he started there was little in the way of either buildings or equipment, but during the following 26 years he worked up a fine engineering school, and was an inspiring teacher and friend to the many students who qualified for engineering degrees during this period.