Andy Schofield

Andy Schofield
Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster University
Assumed office
1 May 2020
Preceded byMark E. Smith
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of Birmingham
In office
2015–2020
Preceded byRichard Williams
Personal details
NationalityBritish
Salary£235,000 (2021–22)[1]
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
AwardsMaxwell Medal and Prize
Scientific career
FieldsTheoretical physics
InstitutionsUniversity of Birmingham
University of Cambridge
Rutgers University
Doctoral advisorJoseph M. Wheatley[2]

Andrew John Schofield (better known as Andy Schofield) is an academic and administrator who is the vice-chancellor of Lancaster University.[3] A theoretical physicist, he was previously a pro-vice-chancellor at the University of Birmingham and head of its College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. As an academic, his research focus is in the theory of correlated quantum systems, in particular non-Fermi liquids, quantum criticality and high-temperature superconductivity.[4][5]

In September 2024, he was announced as the 51st Principal of the University of Glasgow, and will take up the position in October 2025, taking over from Anton Muscatelli.[6]

  1. ^ "Financial Statements for the Year to 31 July 2022" (PDF). Lancaster University. p. 41. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Andrew John Schofield Family Tree". Physics Tree. The Academic Family Tree. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Lancaster University appoints renowned theoretical physicist as its new Vice-Chancellor". www.lancaster.ac.uk. Lancaster University. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  4. ^ Schofield, Andy. "Andy Schofield - Research Interests". Theoretical Physics Research Group. University of Birmingham. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Professor Andy Schofield". University of Birmingham. Archived from the original on 25 September 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  6. ^ Cameron, Lucinda (26 September 2024). "Andy Schofield appointed as Glasgow University principal". The Times.