Professor Ben Cosh to head SMPS

Monday, 26 October 2015

Professor Ben Cosh, Dean of Science, has been appointed Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Science (SMPS). He will be replacing Simon Chandler-Wilde, who is moving to the role of Dean for Diversity and Inclusion.

Ben will be starting in his new role on 1 January 2016.

He said of his appointment, “I’m delighted to have the opportunity of joining this truly world-class School and I am really looking forward to working with the outstanding staff and students”.

Ben joined the University of Reading in 2004 to run the Science Foundation programme. He has since served as Faculty Director for Teaching and Learning for the Faculty of Science (2008–2010), Head of the School of Systems Engineering (2010–2014) and Dean of Science (summer 2014–present).

Before coming to Reading, Ben conducted research in mathematics, mostly relating to connectivity in graphs and hypergraphs, and taught mathematics in further and higher education at every level from pre-GCSE to undergraduate courses for students on maths and science degrees.

The future arrangements for the Dean of Science role are subject to ongoing discussion. Arrangements will be put in place before 1 January 2016 regarding the role.