Santiago Schnell

Santiago Schnell is Provost of Dartmouth College, Professor of Mathematics, and Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Biomedical Data Science. A mathematical biologist and academic leader, he is recognized for advancing interdisciplinary research, innovation, and new approaches to education that help prepare universities for the future. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, he earned his degree in Biology from Universidad Simón Bolívar and his PhD in Mathematical Biology from the University of Oxford. His research explores the mathematical and computational principles underlying biological systems, with a focus on health and disease through quantitative approaches. As Provost, he works with faculty, students and academic leaders to strengthen Dartmouth’s academic mission, expand interdisciplinary collaboration, and promote new models for teaching, learning and discovery, where innovation, human creativity and emerging technologies can enrich higher education.