Sam Pimentel

Sam Pimentel is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Trinity Western University (TWU), holding the position since August 2012. He concurrently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU) since November 2012. Prior to his current roles, he held post-doctoral research positions at the University of British Columbia (UBC), SFU, and Aberystwyth University, and served as a sessional lecturer at SFU and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). His expertise lies in Applied and Computational Mathematics, with a focus on Ice Sheet Modelling, Ocean Modelling, and Data Assimilation.

Dr. Pimentel's research integrates advanced mathematical and computational techniques to study glaciology, oceanography, and data assimilation challenges. His work addresses critical questions about ice sheet dynamics, glacier behavior, and ocean temperature modeling, with applications to climate change impact assessments. Recent contributions include frameworks for simulating marine glacier terminus positions and developing data assimilation methods using statistical techniques like the Kullback-Leibler divergence.

• Education:
  • PhD, 2007, University of Reading, UK
  • M Math, 2003, University of Bath, UK

His scientific contributions span over 14 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental systems. Collaborations include work with institutions such as UBC, SFU, and international partners like Aberystwyth University. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record and academic roles highlight his standing in computational geosciences.

Dr. Pimentel advises students like M. A. Hossain, A. Hossain, W.-H. Tse, and H. Xu on advanced projects in glaciology and ocean modeling. His research often involves numerical simulations and data-driven methodologies, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical mathematics and real-world environmental challenges.