Peter Edwards (computer scientist)

Peter Edwards
Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen
Assumed office
1 November 2025
ChancellorQueen Camilla
Preceded byGeorge Boyne
Personal details
BornPeter Edwards
August 1963 (age 62)
Alma materUniversity of Leeds (PhD)

Peter Edwards CITP FBCS FIET FRSA (born August 1963) is a British academic and computer scientist who has served as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen since November 2025. He previously held a number of senior leadership positions at the university, most recently as Vice-Principal for Regional Engagement. His research interests focus on intelligent information infrastructures that promote transparency and accountability in computational systems.