Roger is a distinguished and high-achieving engineering practitioner, with extensive experience in both industry and university higher education. As a former university lecturer Roger has retained a close empathy with University activities and is a regular contributor to the research and PG activities of several universities, including Birmingham, and UCL. He also plays a leading role in activities of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Chairing Residential Schools and Seminars.Since leaving University Sector full time Roger has had a distinguished career as an electrical power/systems engineer in the rail industry. He has worked on major projects world-wide, and gaining widespread recognition for his innovative and problem-solving skills, applied to complex technical situations. Having a background as a University lecturer, in a wide range of railway engineering disciplines, means that Roger has a depth of knowledge, which allows him to cross boundaries between specialism within the rail industry.Project Experience: East London Lines, Manchester Metro Union Rail (UAE), Mekka Metro, London Underground Ltd, Edinburgh Tram; Reliance Rail ( Australia); Kowloon Canton Railway Corporation; Downer EDI Engineering ( Australia); John Holland (Australia); Network Rail Telecommunications, Mass Transit Railway Corporation, Docklands Light Rail; Alstom Traction, Siemens, First Engineering, Tubelines, Metronet SSL & BCV, Midland Metro, Nottingham Tram, Leeds Supertram, Rail Link Engineering [CTRL], Thameslink 2000, Network Rail E&P, OLE Alliance, Euston Alliance, N Staffs Alliance, Rugby Alliance, Delhi Metro Railway Corporation, Singapore MRT, Portuguese Railways, York and Sheffield University, Atkins Highways, HS1 & HS2