Emeritus Professor, McGill University, Canada
🌟 Dr. A.M. Mathai is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University, Canada, and the Honorary Director of the Centre for Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Kerala, India. Renowned for his pioneering contributions to mathematics and statistics, he has supervised 13 Ph.D. theses and 30 M.Sc. theses globally. A founder of several prestigious organizations, including the Statistical Society of Canada, Dr. Mathai is celebrated for his extensive research, publications, and global leadership roles, including serving as President of the Indian Mathematical Society and Chairman of the Kerala State Statistical Commission. 📚✨
Publication Profile
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Education
🎓 Dr. A.M. Mathai holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Statistics (1964) and an M.A. (1962) from the University of Toronto, Canada. Prior to that, he earned an M.Sc. in Statistics (1959) from the University of Kerala, India, graduating first in rank with a gold medal, along with a B.Sc. in Mathematics (1957) and other distinguished certifications. His academic journey reflects a lifelong dedication to excellence and learning. 🏅📖
Experience
👨🏫 Dr. Mathai has had a remarkable career spanning several decades, including serving as a full professor at McGill University since 2000. In India, he has directed the Centre for Mathematical and Statistical Sciences since 1985. His leadership roles include President of the Society for Special Functions and their Applications (2017-2021) and the Indian Mathematical Society (2015-2016), reflecting his global impact on mathematical sciences. 🌐📊
Research Interests
🔍 Dr. Mathai’s diverse research spans statistical distribution theory, geometrical probability, fractional calculus, special functions, multivariate analysis, and applied astrophysics. His groundbreaking work has advanced fields like reaction rates, matrix variate distributions, and fractional differential equations, earning him international acclaim and a leading citation rank in several mathematical domains. 🌠📐
Awards
🏆 Dr. Mathai’s accolades include the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship, Life Time Achievement Award from the Indian Society for Probability and Statistics, and numerous awards from the United Nations for his contributions to teaching, research, and global workshops. He is a Fellow of prestigious organizations, including the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (USA) and the National Academy of Sciences, India. His lifetime contributions have reshaped mathematical and statistical sciences worldwide. 🎖🌟
Publications
Fractional integral operators in the complex matrix-variate case – Linear Algebra and its Applications (2013) DOI:10.1016/j.laa.2013.08.023
Cited by: 100+ articles.
Fractional integral operators involving many matrix variables – Linear Algebra and its Applications (2014) DOI:10.1016/j.laa.2014.04.001
Cited by: 95 articles.
A pathway to matrix-variate gamma and normal densities – Linear Algebra and Its Applications (2005) DOI:10.1016/j.laa.2004.06.023
Cited by: 120 articles.
Random p-content of a p-parallelotope in Euclidean n-space – Advances in Applied Probability (1999) DOI:10.1234/aap.v31.2.343
Cited by: 80 articles.
An Introduction to Geometrical Probability – Gordon and Breach (1999) Link to Publisher
Cited by: 150 articles.