Steven Pearce

Steven Pearce is a Lecturer in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He holds a PhD from the University of Arizona (1995), an M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia (1984), and a B.Sc. (Honors) from the same institution (1981). His research spans computational magnetohydrodynamics, astrophysical dynamo theory, and quantum computing. He has taught extensively across computer science, mathematics, physics, and earth sciences at SFU and other institutions.

Education:

• PhD, University of Arizona, 1995
• M.Sc., University of British Columbia, 1984
• B.Sc. (Honors), University of British Columbia, 1981

Research Interests: Spectral methods, computational fluid dynamics applied to astrophysical phenomena, mathematical inverse theory in high-energy astrophysics, and the theoretical foundations of technology. His work integrates advanced numerical methods with interdisciplinary applications in physics and engineering.

Teaching: Courses include CMPT 320 (Sociotechnological Issues of Computing), MACM 101 (Discrete Mathematics), and physics/mathematics courses. He has taught at SFU, UFV, Zhejiang University, and others.

Awards: Recognized for teaching excellence in CMPT 320 (2000).

Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects in computational astrophysics and alternative energy solutions through his former role at Enterra Environmental Corporation.