Loughborough University has been Professor Smith’s academic home for more than 50 years. Now serving as an Emeritus Professor, Roger first arrived at the University in 1971 as a young Maths lecturer.
Since then, he has led an inspiring academic career. He has produced world-leading research and obtained an outstanding international reputation, particularly in Germany and the United States. He has helped 50 PhD students graduate and has authored over 300 publications, in addition to bringing in millions of pounds worth of research funding. Additionally, he was the driving force behind the University’s MSc Industrial Mathematical Programming degree, a programme which has run for more than 30 years.
Despite Roger retiring in February 2023, his legacy will continue for many years to come.