Vice-Principal (Pro Vice-Chancellor) for Regional Engagement and Professor of Computing Science at Aberdeen. PhD in Computational Chemistry from Leeds (1988). 36+ years at Aberdeen, serving as Head of Computing Science (2002–2005), Head of School (2018–2021), and Director of RCUK dot.rural Digital Economy Hub. Raised £20M+ in research funding. Fellow of BCS (FBCS), RSA (FRSA), IET (FIET), and Chartered IT Professional (CITP). External roles include UKRI peer review college, Carnegie Trust assessor, and multiple regional boards. 180+ publications.