Gilles Pisier
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Gilles I. Pisier (born 18 November 1950) is a professor of mathematics at the Pierre and Marie Curie University and a distinguished professor and A.G. and M.E. Owen Chair of Mathematics at the Texas A&M University.[1][2] He is known for his contributions to several fields of mathematics, including functional analysis, probability theory, harmonic analysis, and operator theory. He has also made fundamental contributions to the theory of C*-algebras.[3] Gilles is the younger brother of French actress Marie-France Pisier.
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Gilles Pisier | |
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Born | (1950-11-18) 18 November 1950 (age 73) |
Nationality | French |
Alma mater | Paris Diderot University |
Known for | Contributions to functional analysis, probability theory, harmonic analysis, operator theory |
Relatives | Marie-France Pisier (sister) Évelyne Pisier (sister) |
Awards | Ostrowski Prize (1997) Salem Prize (1979) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Institutions | Pierre and Marie Curie University, Texas A&M University |
Doctoral advisor | Laurent Schwartz |
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