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Professor Stephen Kenneth Chapman FRSE FRSC CChem PhD (born 1959) is Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.

Early life
Steve Chapman was born on 12 May 1969 in Newcastle. Chapman studied at Newcastle University, where he received a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Chemistry (1980) and completed a PhD in Chemistry (1983).

Career
Professor Chapman was a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh from 1985-1995, and Director of Biological Chemistry from 1997 until 2000. In 2000, he became Head of the University's School of Chemistry, and in August 2006, Professor Chapman was appointed as Vice-Principal of Planning and Resources at the University, continuing to work half his time in the School of Chemistry. Externally, Professor Chapman's roles have included the HEFCE TRAC(T) Steering Group, Scottish Funding Council, and a Representative on LERU and Universitas 21. He is also a previous member of the Board of Directors of Edinburgh Research and Innovation Limited.

Heriot-Watt University
Professor Chapman was appointed Principal of Heriot-Watt University on 18 May 2009, with effect from 1 September 2009. He replaced Professor Anton Muscatelli, who took up a similar position at the University of Glasgow. Upon his arrival, Professor Chapman announced: "Heriot-Watt University is one of the country's leading institutions and has gone from strength to strength in recent years. I believe that, with a clear vision for the future, we are set to continue on this course."

Personal life
Professor Chapman is married to Dr Karen Chapman, with whom he has three children. His interests include being a supporter of Newcastle United F.C..