Head of Department
Department of MathematicsÂ
University of Surrey
United Kingdom
Professor Ian Roulstone took over as Head of Department of Mathematics on 1st March 2015. Ian obtained his first degree in theoretical physics from the University of London, and his DPhil in mathematical physics from Oxford University. Ian spent the years 1989-2003 as a scientist at the UK Meteorological Office, and during his last five years with the Office he led the Joint Centre for Mesoscale Meteorology -- a partnership between the Met Office and the University of Reading. In 2004, Ian came to Surrey, and he continues his collaboration with the Met Office through joint studentships and other research programmes.
Geometrical fluid mechanics and data assimilation.