Kiyosi Itô

Mathematician and creator of Itô calculus

Kiyosi Itô - Mathematician and creator of Itô calculus
Born

September 7th, 1915
110 years ago

Died

November 10th, 2008
16 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Japan

Links & References

A Japanese mathematician made significant contributions to probability theory and stochastic processes. Developed Itô calculus, which became a cornerstone of modern financial mathematics. This work has applications in various fields, including quantitative finance and applied mathematics. Contributed to mathematical statistics and stochastic differential equations. Held a prominent academic position, influencing generations of mathematicians and researchers.

Developed Itô calculus

Pioneered stochastic processes

Influenced financial mathematics

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