Tim Hill
PHD Researcher at Simon Fraser University
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Top SchoolTim Hill is a PhD researcher at Simon Fraser University specializing in physical and statistical modeling of glaciers and ice sheets, with nine years of research experience bridging applied mathematics and Earth sciences. He holds an MMath and a BSc in Mathematical Physics from the University of Waterloo and has applied quantitative methods to climate problems at Environment and Climate Change Canada, including pioneering satellite-based estimates of point-source greenhouse gas emissions. Tim combines theoretical modeling with practical data simulation and retrieval-bias assessment, bringing rigor to uncertainties in cryospheric and atmospheric observations. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, he maintains an active research portfolio and public-facing website for up-to-date work, reflecting a balance of deep mathematical skill and field-relevant climate science.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Masters of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Masters of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics at University of WaterlooDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geology/Earth Science, General, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geology/Earth Science, General at Simon Fraser UniversityProgramming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
timghill/GladsGP
Jun 2024 - Apr 2025
Gaussian Process emulation of Glacier Drainage System (GlaDS) model outputs
Contributions:2 PRs, 152 pushes, 5 branches in 9 months
timghill/timghill.github.io
Feb 2021 - Mar 2025
Contributions:192 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 2 months
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