A. M. Mathai
Arakaparampil Mathai "Arak" Mathai (born 28 April 1935) is an Indian mathematician who has worked in Statistics, Applied Analysis, Applications of special functions and Astrophysics. Mathai established the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Palai, Kerala, India.
A. M. Mathai | |
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| Born | 28 April 1935 (age 88) Palai, Kerala, India |
| Citizenship | Indian, Canadian |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas College, Palai, Kerala, India |
| Known for | Contributions to Applied Statistics, Applications to Special Functions, Reaction Rate Theory in Astrophysics |
| Awards | First Class, First Rank and Gold Medal in M.Sc (Statistics) in 1959, University of Kerala, Founder's award from the Statistical Society of Canada |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics, statistics, astrophysics |
| Institutions | McGill University, Canada and Centre for Mathematical Sciences Pala Campus, Palai, Kerala |
He has published more than 25 books and more than 300 research publications. In 1998 he received the Founder Recognition Award from the Statistical Society of Canada. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India and a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics.
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