Dr Keith Hall

John Keith Hall, always known as Keith, was a member of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering for many years. He came to Loughborough from his native Bradford in 1960, joining what was then the Loughborough College of Advanced Technology, which subequently became Loughborough University. Keith had been apprenticed and worked for English Electric in Bradford and Preston, and was awarded his undergraduate degree in Engineering as an external candidate at London University during this time.  Researching power electronics and electromagnetic compatibility over his 35 years in Loughborough, he was awarded his doctorate in 1974, achieved alongside the rigours of working life and bringing up a young family. Maintaining close links with industry whilst teaching, supervising and researching, he also made a substantial contribution to the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE; now the Institution of Engineering and Technology – IET), to which he was elected as a Fellow.

A devoted family man, Keith enjoyed sports, notably playing football in his younger years, and, in later life, walking. He also revelled in the opportunities his retirement brought him to travel with his wife, Audrey. 

Keith faced numerous health challenges over the last few years, and typically dealt with them with cheerful bravery. He will be much missed.