Leadership Team
Professor Mat Collins
My first degree was in Pure and Applied Mathematics at the University of Wales (Swansea). My PhD was in Meteorology at the University of Reading. After that, I did postdocs at Oxford and Reading before going to the Met Office to work on physical climate research in the Hadley Centre. I moved with the Met Office to Exeter in 2003 and came to the University of Exeter in 2010. My principal area of research is using climate models to understand future climate change.
Head of Department
Dr Jimmy Tseng
My research is in homogeneous dynamics, ergodic theory, number theory, geometry, and their interactions. Previously, I held positions at the University of Bristol, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Ohio State University.
Director of Postgraduate Research
Professor Layal Hakim
I am interested in higher education innovation, and in personalised learning methods addressing individual needs. I previously worked at Imperial College London, and Brunel University, researching on numerical methods in solving problems in fracture mechanics.
Co-Director of Education and Student Experience
Professor Peter Ashwin
My research interests are in the theory of dynamical systems and applications to computational modelling of life and earth sciences, especially for nonlinear models. I have previously worked at other locations in the UK, France and Germany. At Exeter I have held various teaching and administrative roles.
Director of Research and Impact
Professor Nigel Byott
I have been at Exeter for over 30 years, during which I have taught a wide range of mathematics courses, mostly within pure mathematics, and held a variety of administrative roles. My research interests are in number theory and algebra.
Co-Director of Education and Student Experience
Professor Andrew Hillier
I am an Applied Mathematician with an MMath from the University of Leeds and a PhD in Astrophysics from Kyoto University. I research how magnetic fields and fluid flows interact with particular focus on the dynamics of the solar atmosphere.
Director of Global Engagement
Dr Jennifer Catto
My research is on high impact weather systems in the present and and future climate to improve climate resilience and improve disaster reduction. I am passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture in our department in which everyone can thrive.
Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Associate Professor of Weather and Climate
Dr Stefan Siegert
I have a PhD in Physics from TU Dresden (Germany). I joined the Department in 2013 for my first Postdoc position and I am now an Associate Professor in Data Science. My research is on computational and statistical modelling of complex systems such as the atmosphere, ecosystems, and epidemics. I support a number of government agencies and businesses through consultancies, contract research, and knowledge transfer partnerships.
Director of Business Engagement and Innovation
