Ronald D. Haynes

Ronald D. Haynes is a Full Professor and Chair of Scientific Computing Graduate Programs in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He leads research in numerical methods for PDEs and industrial-scale optimization problems.

His work develops advanced domain decomposition techniques, adaptive mesh methods, and parallel computing approaches for solving complex physical systems. Applications include modeling pitting corrosion of materials, predicting rock strength for drilling optimization, and simulating multiphase fluid flows in porous media.

Recent publications demonstrate innovations in mesh adaptation, parallel algorithms, and machine learning applications for industrial problems. Collaborative projects have addressed reservoir simulation, drill bit analysis, and corrosion prediction through integrated computational approaches.

Professor Haynes has received the President's Award for Outstanding Research (2018) and Dean of Science Distinguished Teaching Award (2017). He serves as Co-editor-in-chief of the CAIMS Mathematics in Science and Industry Journal and was President-Elect of the Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society (2023-2025).

He maintains active doctoral supervision with current research groups focusing on domain decomposition methods, closest point algorithms, and optimization techniques. Industry partnerships include projects with ExxonMobil and Global Maritime addressing drilling optimization and mooring design challenges.