Robert Petry

Robert Petry is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Department of Mathematics and Statistics. His research spans computational particle physics, high-performance computing, and genetic algorithms, alongside interdisciplinary interests in science and religion.

• B.Sc. Hons Physics (University of Saskatchewan)
• Diploma & M.St Theology (University of Oxford)
• M.Sc. Mathematics (University of Calgary)
• Ph.D. Physics (University of Regina)

Dr. Petry’s work in computational particle physics focuses on Lattice QCD, using high-performance computing to explore the meson spectrum. He also investigates genetic algorithms for optimization problems and develops open educational resources in math and science. His broader scholarly interests include biblical historical-criticism and the philosophical intersections of science and religion.

He contributes to the PelicanHPC GNU Linux cluster project, advancing computational tools for scientific research. His representative publication in Physical Review D (2008) highlights his contributions to lattice QCD simulations.