Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Research Group
University of Alberta
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Gordon E. Swaters, PhD
Professor of Applied Mathematics
I
believe the most effective thing researchers can bring to their classrooms is
an enthusiasm for their subject.
The most inspiring teachers are those who are passionate about
the subject they are teaching.
Professor Swaters received the Honours
B. Math. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, and
received the Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Physical Oceanography from the
University of British Columbia under the supervision of Professor
Lawrence A. Mysak, CM, FRSC. Dr. Swaters completed Post-Doctoral studies
in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Since joining the University of Alberta, Dr.
Swaters has held concurrent visiting positions at the National Center for
Atmospheric Research in Boulder, USA, the Isaac Newton Institute for the
Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge, UK, and the French Institute for the
Research and the Exploitation of the Sea in Brest, France.
Professor Swaters, whose research is focused
on understanding the dynamics of ocean currents, has received
the CAIMS*SCMAI Research Prize
from the Canadian Applied
and Industrial Mathematics Society and the President’s Prize
from the
Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. Within the University of Alberta,
Dr. Swaters is recognized as a member of one of twenty
Areas of Established Research Excellence
and has received the Faculty of Science Research Award,
the
McCalla Research Professorship
and
the Killam Annual Professorship.
Dr. Swaters has served the University of Alberta as President of the Association
of Academic Staff, Director of the Applied Mathematics Institute, President of the Faculty Club,
Associate Chair (Graduate Studies &
Research) of the Department of
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
and Associate Director of the Institute for Geophysical
Research.
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