Ian Mitchell

Professor Ian Mitchell is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Science. He received his B.A.Sc. and M.Sc. from UBC and PhD in Scientific Computing and Computational Mathematics from Stanford University. His research focuses on algorithms for hybrid systems, level set methods for Hamilton-Jacobi PDEs, control systems for cyber-physical applications, assistive technology development, and reproducible research practices.

• Key research contributions include the Toolbox of Level Set Methods
• Development of Dijkstra-like ordered upwind methods
• Advancements in safety-preserving control algorithms
• Applications in smart wheelchair navigation and user interface design

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in Hamilton-Jacobi equation solving, robotics applications of level set methods, and assistive technology design. While no explicit awards are listed, his work spans multiple disciplines including computer science, control theory, and biomedical engineering. He teaches both graduate (CPSC 5xx) and undergraduate (CPSC 4xx and below) courses in computational robotics and parallel computing.