Dr David Smith
Associate Dean (SE) / Reader
Summary
I initially came to Brunel in 2004 as a research associate responsible for developing and testing imaging and spectroscopy detectors for use in space before being appointed as a lecturer in 2006. I currently work in the Sensors and Instrumentation Research Group carrying out radiation testing and characterisation of solid-state imaging and spectroscopy sensors and developing new dosimetry techniques for space and terrestrial applications. I have been involved with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching throughout my time at Brunel and I have developed and taught courses on different aspects of physics, sensors and instrumentation, computer programming and analogue electronics.
Qualifications
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
- PhD entitled “Radiation Damage in Charge Coupled Devices”, University of Leicester
- MPhys Physics with Space Science and Systems, University of Kent
Responsibility
- CEDPS Associate Dean (Student Experience)
- CEDPS Research Ethics Committee EEE Departmental Representative
- Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Chair of University Ionising Radiation & Laser Controlling Authority (IRLCA)
Newest selected publications
Hobson, P. and Smith, D. (2020) 'A portable test-bench for real-time radiation damage measurements in scintillating and wavelength-shifting fibres'.IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium. Manchester, UK. 9 - 2 November. IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record.Open Access Link
Hobson, P. and Smith, D. (2019) 'A portable test-bench for real-time radiation damage measurements in scintillating and wavelength-shifting fibres'. [Poster] Exhibited at. 2019 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference 30 10 2019
Fern, G., Hobson, P., Metcalfe, A. and Smith, DR. (2019) 'Performance of four CVD diamond radiation sensors at high temperature'. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 958. pp. 162486 - 162486. ISSN: 1872-9576 Open Access Link
Suthakar, U., Magnoni, L., Smith, DR. and Khan, A. (2018) 'Optimised Lambda Architecture for monitoring scientific infrastructure'. IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, 32 (6). pp. 1395 - 1408. ISSN: 1045-9219 Open Access Link
del Pozo, S., Ribton, C. and Smith, DR. (2018) 'Investigation of RF and DC plasma electron sources for material processing applications'.18th IEEE International Vacuum Electronics Conference. London, UK. 9 - 26 April. IEEE. pp. 1 - 2.Open Access Link