Steve Chapman
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Professor Stephen Kenneth Chapman FRSE
FRSC
CChem
PhD
(born 1959) is Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University
, Edinburgh
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. Chapman studied at Newcastle University, where he received a First Class BSc
(Hons) degree in Chemistry
(1980) and completed a PhD
in Chemistry (1983). Steve Chapman carried out his postdoctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
on a NATO Research Fellowship from 1983 to 1985.
from 1985–1995, and Professor of Biological Chemistry from 1996. In 2000, he became Head of the University's School of Chemistry, and in August 2006, was appointed as Vice-Principal of Planning, Resources and Research Policy at the University. Externally, Professor Chapman's roles have included the HEFCE TRAC(T) Steering Group, the Research and Knowledge Transfer Committee of the Scottish Funding Council
, and as a representative on LERU and Universitas 21
. He is a member of the Board of UCEA and was a previous member of the Board of Directors of Edinburgh Research and Innovation Limited. He has published over 200 research publications and in 2001 received the Royal Society of Chemistry
Interdisciplinary Award for major contributions to science at the Chemistry/Biology interface.
, who took up a similar position at the University of Glasgow
. Upon his arrival, Professor Chapman announced: "Heriot-Watt University is one of the country's leading institutions and has gone from strength to strength in recent years. I believe that, with a clear vision for the future, we are set to continue on this course."
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Royal Society of Edinburgh
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FRSC
Royal Society of Chemistry
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CChem
Chartered Chemist
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PhD
PHD
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(born 1959) is Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer....
, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
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Early life
Steve Chapman was born on 12 May 1959 in NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
. Chapman studied at Newcastle University, where he received a First Class BSc
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(Hons) degree in Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
(1980) and completed a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Chemistry (1983). Steve Chapman carried out his postdoctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
on a NATO Research Fellowship from 1983 to 1985.
Career
Professor Chapman returned to the UK in 1985 and was a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer at the University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
from 1985–1995, and Professor of Biological Chemistry from 1996. In 2000, he became Head of the University's School of Chemistry, and in August 2006, was appointed as Vice-Principal of Planning, Resources and Research Policy at the University. Externally, Professor Chapman's roles have included the HEFCE TRAC(T) Steering Group, the Research and Knowledge Transfer Committee of the Scottish Funding Council
Scottish Funding Council
The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council, more commonly known as the Scottish Funding Council , is the body in Scotland that distributes funding from the Scottish Government to the country's colleges and universities...
, and as a representative on LERU and Universitas 21
Universitas 21
Universitas 21 is an international network of universities, established as an "international reference point and resource for strategic thinking on issues of global significance." Together, there are 500,000 students and 40,000 academics and researchers associated with these universities, which...
. He is a member of the Board of UCEA and was a previous member of the Board of Directors of Edinburgh Research and Innovation Limited. He has published over 200 research publications and in 2001 received the Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences." It was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society and the Society for Analytical Chemistry with a new...
Interdisciplinary Award for major contributions to science at the Chemistry/Biology interface.
Heriot-Watt University
Professor Chapman was appointed Principal of Heriot-Watt University on 18 May 2009, with effect from 1 September 2009. He replaced Professor Anton MuscatelliAnton Muscatelli
Professor Vito Antonio "Anton" Muscatelli FRSA FRSE AcSS is the Principal of the University of Glasgow and one of the United Kingdom's leading economists.-Early life:...
, who took up a similar position at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
. Upon his arrival, Professor Chapman announced: "Heriot-Watt University is one of the country's leading institutions and has gone from strength to strength in recent years. I believe that, with a clear vision for the future, we are set to continue on this course."
Personal life
Professor Chapman is married to Professor Karen Chapman, with whom he has three children: Matthew, Judy and Rachel. His interests include being a supporter of Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
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