Dr. Roland Smith

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Biography

Roland Smith is a Professor of Laser Physics at Imperial College London and has spent over 25 years in the field of Plasma Physics. He rejoined the department in 2012 and has led the Plasma Group since 2017. His main research interests include the development of high-power ultra-short pulse lasers, the study of laser-matter interaction physics, and experimental astrophysics. Smith is involved with the Imperial College Laser Consortium, a leading UK center for multi-disciplinary laser research, focusing on the creation and use of ultra-short laser pulses for various applications, including astrophysical modeling and particle acceleration. His current work with the Cerberus laser system aims to explore extreme conditions in matter, which has significant implications for understanding both laboratory and cosmic phenomena.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.