Professor Dr. Benjamin Colin Cosh is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), where he provides strategic leadership in advancing academic excellence, research innovation, and talent development. He plays a pivotal role in transforming education and driving research initiatives that address complex global challenges through both theoretical and applied approaches.
With extensive experience in university leadership and international academic collaboration, Professor Cosh is committed to strengthening UTP’s position as a leading institution in engineering, technology, and sustainability. Under his stewardship, UTP continues to enhance its global reputation through impactful research, industry partnerships, and transformative educational initiatives.
Professor Cosh holds a PhD in Mathematics from Goldsmiths, University of London (2000) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from The University of Sheffield (1995).