Peter Haynes

Peter D. Haynes is a distinguished academic and administrator at Imperial College London. He currently serves as the Vice Provost (Education and Student Experience), a position he has held since February 2023.12 In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the quality of education and enhancing the student experience at the university.2

Academic Background

Professor Haynes has a strong academic foundation in physics and materials science:

• He earned his BA (Hons) in Physical Natural Sciences from Christ's College, University of Cambridge (1992-1995).1
• He completed his PhD in Theory of Condensed Matter from the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge (1995-1998).1

Career at Imperial College London

Professor Haynes joined Imperial College London in 2007 and has held several important positions:

• Professor of Theory & Simulation of Materials (August 2012 - Present)1
• Head of Department of Materials (July 2015 - September 2022)1
• Interim Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience) (October 2022 - January 2023)1

Research Interests

Professor Haynes' research focuses on:

• Developing new methods for first-principles quantum-mechanical simulations2
• Applying these methods to materials science, nanotechnology, and biological systems2
• Exploring methods for simulating molecules and materials on emerging quantum computers2

Professional Affiliations

Professor Haynes is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng).2 He is also associated with the Thomas Young Centre, which is dedicated to the theory and simulation of materials.23

Professor Haynes' expertise in both academic research and administration makes him well-suited for his current role as Vice Provost, where he can contribute to shaping the educational experience at Imperial College London while maintaining his research interests.