- Professor of Operations Research, Brock University
Most of my current research analyzes Canada's cannabis legalization. I am particularly interested in how business practices interact with government regulations to either support or undermine policy objectives. This research overlaps fields like health economics and drug policy.
I previously worked on research using mathematical models to analyze military combat, especially missile warfare. This includes rocket defenses on land and missile combat at sea. I have also collaborated with historians to understand key battles from the past (e.g., Balaclava, Gettysburg, and Coral Sea). This research overlaps fields like international security and military history.
Most of my research is free to download from Brock University's Digital Repository:
http://dr.library.brocku.ca/handle/10464/6819
I teach courses in quality improvement, game theory, and operations management. My professional certifications are in quality improvement.
I enjoy helping the news media explain issues to the public. I have written more than 100 commentary columns and given more than 600 interviews to print and radio news outlets.
Experience
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2008–presentAssociate professor, Brock University
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2004–2008Associate professor, Carleton University
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2001–2004Assistant professor, Carleton University
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1998–2001Assistant professor, Royal Military College of Canada
Education
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1996University of British Columbia, PhD in Business (Management Science)
Honours
Fulbright Visiting Research Chair (2013-2014), Chancellor's Chair for Teaching Excellence (2012-2015)
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- Location: St. Catharines, Canada
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