Robert Zimmer
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Robert Jeffrey Zimmer (November 5, 1947 – May 23, 2023) was an American mathematician and academic administrator. From 2006 until 2021, he served as the 13th president of the University of Chicago and as the Chair of the Board for Argonne National Lab, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory,[1] and the Marine Biological Laboratory.[2] He then served as chancellor of the University of Chicago until July 2022. As a mathematician, Zimmer specialized in geometry, particularly ergodic theory, Lie groups, and differential geometry.
For the German philosopher and essayist, see Robert Zimmer (philosopher).
Quick Facts 3rd Chancellor of the University of Chicago, Preceded by ...
Robert Zimmer | |
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3rd Chancellor of the University of Chicago | |
In office September 1, 2021 – July 7, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
13th President of the University of Chicago | |
In office July 1, 2006 – August 31, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Don Michael Randel |
Succeeded by | A. Paul Alivisatos |
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Born | Robert Jeffrey Zimmer (1947-11-05)November 5, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
Died | May 23, 2023(2023-05-23) (aged 75) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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Children | 3 |
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