Dr. Leonard Smith

Professor

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Biography

Professor Leonard Smith received his undergraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science from the University of Florida and completed his PhD in Physics at Columbia University in 1987. He has held visiting fixed-term research positions at esteemed institutions such as Cambridge, École Normale Supérieure, Warwick, and Potsdam University. In 1992, he became a Senior Research Fellow in Mathematics at Pembroke College and served as a Research Associate at the Mathematics Institute, University of Oxford. He has been a Professor of Statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) since October 2004. Professor Smith has received grants from notable funding bodies including the US Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the NOAA. He has been actively involved in THORPEX and has contributed to the public understanding of science through outreach initiatives. His book, "A Short Introduction to Chaos," has been translated into six languages, showcasing his commitment to making complex scientific concepts accessible. In recognition of his significant contributions to meteorology, he was awarded the Fitzroy Prize by the Royal Meteorological Society in 2003.

Research Interests

Awards

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FitzRoy Prize

2003-01-01
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Selby Fellowship

2003-01-01

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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