Dr. Edward Thommes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Edward W. Thommes is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Guelph. He has extensive experience in mathematical modeling and data science, particularly within the field of epidemiology. He serves as the Global Modeling Lead for the Modeling, Epidemiology Data Science (MEDS) team at Sanofi Vaccines, where he focuses on infectious disease modeling and dynamical systems. As an Affiliate Researcher with the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI), he actively participates in the Strategic Advisory Committee for the Mathematics Public Health program at the Fields Institute. His research encompasses dynamical systems, biomathematics, and AI machine learning, with a commitment to advancing public health through innovative modeling techniques. Thommes has contributed to numerous publications related to the impact of infectious diseases, vaccination strategies, and the applications of machine learning in public health. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Alberta and a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Queen's University.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).