Key roles

Head of School

Professor Mark Chaplain

The Head of School oversees the planning and delivery of the School strategy and policy.
Full biography

Professor Mark Chaplain, Head of School for Maths and Statistics
Email:
mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3799

Deputy Head of School

Dr Antonia Wilmot-Smith

The Deputy Head of School works alongside the Head of School and management committee drafting policy and defining strategy, deputising for the Head of School as required.
Full biography

Director of Teaching, Antonia Wilmot-Smith
Email:
aw37@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3228

Director of Teaching

Dr David Rees Jones

The Director of Teaching manages the delivery of the School's curriculum to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. She guides the School management committee on all matters of teaching strategy, policy and student related issues.
Full biography

Email:
maths-dot@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3715

Director of Postgraduate Research

Dr Richard Scott

The Director of Postgraduate Research manages the postgraduate research student community and PhD-related activities across the School.
Full biography

Email:
maths-dopgr@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3682

Director of Postgraduate Taught

Dr Valentin Popov (Semester 1)

The Director of Postgraduate Taught manages the postgraduate taught student community and activities for postgraduate taught programmes across the School.
Full biography

Email:
maths-dopgt@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 1807

Director of Research

Dr Mike Todd

The Director of Research facilitates and promotes research activity across the School. He guides the School management committee on all matters regarding research strategy and policy.
Full biography

Image of School of Mathematics and Research Director of Teaching, Mike Todd
Email:
maths-dor@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3701

Wellbeing Officer

Dr Tom Coleman

The School Wellbeing Officer provides non-academic and pastoral support, advice and guidance to students on a broad range of subjects.
Full biography

A headshot of Dr Tom Coleman, the School Wellbeing Officer
Email:
tdhc@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3745

Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Professor David Dritschel

The Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ensures the School operates under the University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, fostering a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes equality.
Full biography

Email:
math-equ-div@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3721

School Manager

Rachel Smith

The School Manager oversees the operations of the School, reporting to management committee on matters of strategy, planning and resource management.
Full biography

Image of School Manager Rachel Smith
Email:
rs55@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:
+44 (0)1334 46 3737