Professor Stephen Garrett

Professor Stephen Garrett joined Aston University as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences in March 2022. Prior to this, he had been an academic at the University of Leicester since 2006. At Leicester, Stephen held several leadership positions including Head of the School of Mathematics & Actuarial Science and Head of the School of Engineering.

Stephen has always worked at the boundary of applied mathematics with other disciplines and has a particular interest in the development of mathematical and computational solutions to real-world problems. He is primarily known as a fluid dynamicist but has also authored two educational books on actuarial science, reflecting time spent in the financial sector after his PhD.

As an academic leader, Stephen is particularly keen to develop synergies between teaching and research activities and believes the two should always be closely intertwined within the HE sector. He is also a firm believer in creating environments in which staff can develop and thrive in their careers.

In addition to his role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Stephen also served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor London, leading the successful launch of Aston University’s London campus - an ambitious initiative designed to extend Aston’s reach and impact in one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse cities.