Summary
Timothy Revell is an Executive Editor and seasoned science and technology journalist with 11 years’ experience breaking major stories and shaping editorial direction at New Scientist. With a PhD in mathematics and computer science and an MMath, he brings rare technical depth to coverage of AI, mind‑reading devices and mathematical applications, and he’s the author of a popular science book on contemporary mathematics. He has built and led teams—most recently launching New Scientist’s US bureau in New York—and previously ran Culture & Comment and Technology News sections. A skilled interviewer and presenter, he’s spoken with figures from David Attenborough to Kate Crawford and regularly hosts podcasts for New Scientist and the BBC. He also runs New Scientist’s diversity internship scheme, blending editorial leadership with talent development and public engagement.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics and Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Strathclyde
Master of Mathematics (MMath), Mathematics, First Class with Honours, Master of Mathematics (MMath), Mathematics, First Class with Honours at University of Bath