Scholar
Ronald Pelot
Google Scholar ID: XBUf8vIAAAAJ
Professor of Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University
Citations & Impact
Citations
1,145
H-index
17
i10-index
31
Publications
20
Co-authors
6
list available
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Author/co-author of 50 refereed publications and over 125 conference proceedings and technical reports.
Research Experience
- Founded the Maritime Activity and Risk Investigation Network (MARIN) at Dalhousie University, developing software tools and analysis methods applied to maritime safety, coastal zone security, marine spills, and traffic routing. Current research projects include an analysis of the effects of extreme weather events on fishing fleet safety and studies on Arctic shipping.
Education
- Bachelor's degree: Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa; Master's degree: Mechanical Engineering (fluids specialization), University of Edmonton; Ph.D.: Management Sciences, University of Waterloo, focusing on energy markets with exposure to environmental and risk modeling.
Background
- Research interests include maritime traffic modeling and risk analysis, maritime safety and security, Arctic shipping, location modeling, search and rescue planning, spatial analysis, environmental risk analysis, coastal zone management, and carbon capture and storage risks. Specializes in industrial engineering and marine affairs.
Miscellany
- Traveled for 14 months in Europe and Asia. Currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Engineering Co-operative Education at Dalhousie.
