Biography
David Orrell was born in Edmonton, Canada. He studied mathematics at the University of Alberta, and obtained his doctorate in the prediction of nonlinear systems from the University of Oxford. His work in applied mathematics has taken him to diverse areas including particle accelerator design, weather forecasting, economics, and cancer biology.
His books have appeared on local and national bestseller lists in Canada, and he also writes research papers on topics ranging from systems biology to systems economics, and articles for publications including World Finance, Adbusters, and Literary Review of Canada. His scientific work has been featured in New Scientist, the Financial Times, and CBC TV. He lives in Oxford with his wife and children.
Awards
Finalist: Canadian Science Writers' Association book award (2007)
Finalist: National Business Book Award (2011)
Affiliations
Systems Forecasting, Principal
Physiomics, Scientific
Advisory Board
Foresight:The International
Journal of Applied Forecasting, Editorial Board
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment,
Honorary Visiting Research Fellow
Literary agent
Robert Lecker Agency
Speaking agent
The Sweeney Agency