Chris Howls

Chris Howls is an accomplished academic in the field of Applied Mathematics, currently serving as an Associate Editor for the Digital Library of Mathematical Functions at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and holding the position of Chair of the National Standing Committee for the British Applied Mathematics Colloquium. With a long-standing career at the University of Southampton, Chris is a Professor of Mathematics and has taken on significant administrative roles, including Director of the University Doctoral College and Head of Applied Mathematics. Chris's expertise spans various areas, such as Acoustics, General Relativity, and Industrial Mathematics, and includes responsibilities as an external examiner for universities like the University of Bristol and University of Oxford. Chris holds a PhD in Mathematical Physics and has actively contributed to the academic community through editorial positions and professorships across several prestigious institutions.