Dr David Smith
Reader
Tower D 310
- Email: david.smith@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 266593
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
- UG EEE Course Director
- CEDPS Associate Dean (Student Experience) - 2017-2023
- CEDPS Research Ethics Committee EEE Departmental Representative
- Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Chair of University Ionising Radiation & Laser Controlling Authority (IRLCA)
Newest selected publications
Gunaratna Mudiyanselage, NH., Smith, D. and Hobson, P. (2024) 'Determination of energy resolution for YSO:Ce detector modelled with FLUKA code'.2022 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference. Milano, Italy. 26 - 12 November. IEEE. pp. 1 - 4. ISSN: 1082-3654 Open Access Link
Nadeera Hemamali, GM., Smith, D., Hobson, P., Fern, G. and Ireland, T. (2022) 'Europium doped Gd2O3 and GdBO3 scintillators for thermal neutron detection'. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment, 1048. pp. 1 - 5. ISSN: 0168-9002 Open Access Link
Gunaratna Mudiyanselage, NH., Hobson, P. and Smith, D. (2022) 'Determination of energy resolution for YSO:Ce detector modelled with FLUKA code'. [Poster] Exhibited at. 2022 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference 7 11 2022
Hemamali G. M., N., Smith, D., Hobson, P. and Ireland, T. (2022) 'Gadolinium Based Scintillators for Thermal Neutron Detection'. [Poster] Exhibited at. International Conference on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Accomplishments and Future Endeavours 22 6 2022
Fern, G., Khan, A., Worsley, M., Buchan, O., Kumaraverl, M., Ireland, T., et al. (2021) 'Electroluminescence of Metal Free Quantum Dots'.The 28th International Display Workshops. Virtual. 1 - 3 December. Proceedings of the 28th International Display Workshops. pp. 836 - 838. ISSN: 1883-2490 Open Access Link