Dr. Geordie Richards

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Geordie Richards’ research focuses on the analysis of deterministic, stochastic nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs) arising from physics and engineering, particularly equations modeling fluid and dispersive (wave-like) phenomena. His work utilizes PDE techniques to combine nonlinear analysis, probability theory, and dynamical systems theory. He conducts collaborative research with engineers and applied mathematicians on topics related to nonlinear dynamics and uncertainty quantification. His areas of focus include random data dispersive PDEs, ergodic theory, stochastic PDEs, singular stochastic PDEs, and uncertainty quantification applications. Geordie completed his PhD in Mathematics at the University of Toronto in 2012. He has held academic positions at the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications at the University of Minnesota (2012-2013), the Department of Mathematics at the University of Rochester (2013-2016), the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Utah State University (2016-2021), and the Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga (2021-2022) before joining the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Guelph in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of Mathematics.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Utah State University • Utah, USA

Involved in teaching and research within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Department of Mathematics, University of Rochester • Rochester, NY, USA

Focused on teaching and research in Mathematics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Institute for Mathematics and its Applications, University of Minnesota • Minnesota, USA

Engaged in research activities and collaboration.

Awards

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Faculty Development Grant

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Teacher of the Year

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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship

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).