Richard Joseph Sutcliffe

Richard Joseph Sutcliffe is a Professor of Mathematics and Computing Science at Trinity Western University (TWU), where he has served for four decades. He has taught over 45 distinct courses and held multiple administrative roles, including Assistant/Associate Dean of Science, Acting/Interim Dean of Science, and Chair of Mathematical Sciences. His expertise spans discrete mathematics, combinatorics, graph theory, programming languages, and the ethical implications of technology. He is also a published novelist and columnist, with notable awards in science fiction writing.

Education:

• MSc in Computing Science (Simon Fraser University)
• BSc PDP (Trinity Western University)

Research Interests: Combines theoretical computer science with practical applications, focusing on secure and reliable systems design. Explores ethical dimensions of technology adoption, particularly in programming languages and standards. His novels critically examine societal impacts of technological advancements.

Awards:

• 2003: Best Electronically Published Science Fiction Novel
• 2003: Runner-up for Best Electronically Published Science Fiction Novel

Professional Activity: Serves on ACM, CSA, and IEEE (life member). Columns appear in The Northern Spy and syndicated tech platforms. Active in academic accreditation and science policy via Canadian Council of Deans of Science. Owns Arjay Enterprises for consulting and web services.