Dr. Geoff Pond

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2015-07-01 — Present

Smith School of Business | Queen's University • Kingston, ON

Teaching Operations Management and related courses.

Adjunct Faculty

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Taught various management and engineering courses.

Analyst

2008-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Defence Research and Development Canada • Ottawa, ON

Worked on operations research and optimization projects.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award (RMC)

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Presentation Award

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Science and Technology Excellence Award

Courses

Operations Management Data Analysis Calculus II

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.