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Geoff Pond is an Assistant Professor at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University, where he has been a faculty member since July 2015. His research primarily focuses on optimization methods, specifically in areas such as fleet management and operations research. Before joining academia, he worked as an analyst with Defence Research and Development Canada, contributing to various NATO research panels and government reports. He has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences. Geoff holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick, completed in 2006, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Queen's University. His teaching experience includes various adjunct lecturer roles at Queen's University and the University of Ottawa. His teaching covers operations management, data analysis, and optimization courses. Geoff's publications span journal articles, conference papers, and government reports, addressing critical topics in optimization and management. He is particularly interested in using meta-heuristic algorithms to solve operational challenges in both civilian and military contexts.
Smith School of Business | Queen's University • Kingston, ON
Teaching Operations Management and related courses.
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON
Taught various management and engineering courses.
Defence Research and Development Canada • Ottawa, ON
Worked on operations research and optimization projects.
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