Resume

• 2014

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Statistics

  Western University

• 2012

  Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  Statistics

  McMaster University

• 2006

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  Physics

  University of Waterloo

• Forest Fire Science

  Mathematical Modeling

  Statistics

  Teaching

  Computational Modeling

  Science

  Scientific Writing

  Nonparametric Statistics

  Quantitative Research

  LaTeX

  University Teaching

  Matlab

  Qualitative Research

  C++

  Statistical Data Analysis

  Higher Education

  Java

  Data Analysis

  R

  Experimental Design

  Fitting a stochastic fire spread model to data

  Douglas G. Woolford

  W. John Braun

  X. Joey Wang

  This paper presents the analysis of data from small-scale experimental fires that were digitally video-recorded. Data extraction and processing methods and issues are discussed

  along with an estimation methodology that uses differential equations for the moments of certain statistics that can be derived from a sequential set of photographs from a fire.

  Fitting a stochastic fire spread model to data

  John

  Thompson

  Western University

  McMaster University

  ThermalCentric Corporation

  McMaster University

  Hamilton

  Ontario

  Canada

  M.Sc. (Statistics)

  McMaster University

  London

  Ontario

  Canada

  Conducted statistical analyses on a variety of contracts across the university and Ontario. Wrote detailed technical reports that summarized findings and communicated results directly with clients. Taught workshops on using R for statistical analysis.

  Statistical Consultant

  Western University

  London

  Ontario

  Taught the SS1024A Introduction to Statistics course; created weekly lectures

  wrote quiz and exam questions

  managed four teaching assistants

  and collaborated with three instructors for other sections.

  Lecturer

  Western University

  London

  Canada Area

  Wildland fires are natural disturbances that enable the renewal of forests. However

  these fires also place public safety and property at risk. Understanding forest fire spread in any region of Canada is critical to promoting forest health

  and protecting human life and infrastructure. In 2014

  Ontario updated its Wildland Fire Management Strategy

  moving away from \"zone-based\" decision making to \"appropriate response\" decision making. This new strategy calls for an assessment of the risks and benefits of every wildland fire reported in the province. \n\nMy research places the emphasis on the knowledge and understanding of fire spread rates and their variabilities. To satisfy these needs for a forest fire risk-benefit assessment tool that incorporates the effects of ignition

  extinction

  and spreading rate

  my research explores new methods for spread rate estimation with an emphasis on understanding spread rate variability

  for use in stochastic forest fire models.

  Ph.D. (Statistics)

  Western University

  Developed statistical models to provide online financial digital advice for investors using behavioural and household finance.

  Western University

  Research Student

  Explored the application of graphite foams to thermal management and heat exchanger products

  and contributed to the design and development of manufacturing and materials processing equipment. Reported to CEO and CTO in Seattle

  Oregon and London

  Ontario offices.

  ThermalCentric Corporation

  Guest Researcher

  Investigated thermal conductivity of new carbon foam materials in a boiling environment by developing an apparatus with full instrumentation and procedures for safe consistent operation.

  McMaster University