Roger Highfield (historian)

Roger Highfield is a British science journalist, author, and broadcaster. He is currently the Science Director at the Science Museum Group, a position he has held since 2011.

Highfield studied at Oxford University, where he received a PhD in chemistry. After completing his doctorate, he began his career in journalism, working as a science correspondent for publications such as New Scientist, the Daily Telegraph, and the Times.

He is known for his accessible and engaging writing style, making complex scientific topics understandable for a general audience. He has co-authored several popular science books, including The Private Lives of Albert Einstein (with Paul Carter) and Supercooperators: Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed (with Martin Nowak). He also authored Rogue Molecules.

Highfield has received numerous awards for his work, including the British Association/Copus science writing award. He is a regular commentator on science and technology issues in the media. At the Science Museum Group, he oversees the scientific content and research activities across the group's museums, including the Science Museum in London, the National Railway Museum in York, and the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.