Randall Pyke

Randall Pyke is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University (SFU), based at the Surrey campus. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Toronto (1996). His academic roles include teaching and research in mathematical physics, dynamical systems, and industrial mathematics. He is a key contributor to SFU’s Operations Research programs, including the BSc, MSc, and PhD tracks, and has been involved in designing curricula for industrial mathematics and mathematical modeling.

His research interests span nonlinear wave equations, soliton dynamics, partial differential equations in image processing, and wavelets in signal processing. He has supervised numerous student projects in operations research, optimization, and applied mathematics, highlighted in journals like Analytics Now. He is affiliated with the CORDS (Centre for Operations Research and Decision Sciences) and actively participates in industrial mathematics workshops.

Pyke teaches courses on fractals, chaos theory, differential equations, and linear algebra. He emphasizes the practical applications of mathematics in interdisciplinary contexts. His work includes developing educational materials for first-year students and advising on career paths in mathematics. Notable student projects supervised by him address real-world challenges like airline scheduling, water distribution optimization, and telecommunication infrastructure planning.

While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to academic programs and student mentorship reflect his impactful role in advancing applied mathematics education and research.