Albert Shiryaev
Mathematician and academic specialist
Born
October 12th, 1934
90 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Born in 1934, this mathematician contributed significantly to probability theory and mathematical statistics. This academic held a prominent position at Moscow State University, where extensive research was conducted in various areas of mathematics. The career included extensive publications that advanced theoretical foundations in stochastic processes and mathematical statistics. Teaching also played a critical role, influencing many students and researchers.
Published works on probability theory
Contributed to stochastic processes
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