About Colin P. Smith
Colin P. Smith was a British scientist.
Career Smith was employed in numerous roles during his 40 years at Rolls-Royce since 1974.
Awards and honours Smith was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2014. His nomination reads:
In 2017, Smith was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for leadership in design, technologies, and manufacturing processes that enhance airworthiness, safety, and environmental sustainability of large aeroengines.
Smith was awarded Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE), in the 2012 Birthday Honours. He is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (HonFRAeS), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) and a member of the Council for Science and Technology. Smith was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Oxford.
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Who was Colin P. Smith?
Director of Engineering and Technology at Rolls-Royce plc.
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