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Antonio Galves

1947 – 2023

Brazilian mathematician

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About Antonio Galves

Lived 1947 – 2023 (aged 76). Antonio Galves was a Brazilian physicist, mathematician, neuroscientist and university teacher.

Jefferson Antonio Galves (18 June 1947 – 5 September 2023) was a Brazilian mathematician, professor of the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of São Paulo (USP) and member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. His field of studies was related to statistical models, in particular models that have stochasticity and variable range of memory. Galves was also the leader of NeuroMat, a research center established in 2013 at USP that is dedicated to integrating mathematical modeling and theoretical neuroscience.

Personal life Jefferson Antonio Galves in 1990.

Galves–Löcherbach model

Galves and Eva Löcherbach proposed the Galves–Löcherbach model

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Important facts

Born
18 June 1947, São Paulo
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 September 2023, Campinas
Occupation
Physicist, mathematician, neuroscientist, university teacher
Nationality
Brazil
Education
University of São Paulo, Pierre and Marie Curie University
Positions held
Chief executive officer, Professor emeritus
Employers
University of São Paulo, Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of São Paulo, NeuroMat
Awards
Grand Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit; Habilitation; Emeritus; National Order of Scientific Merit
Also known as
Jefferson Antonio Galves, A. Galves, A Galves

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio Galves?

Brazilian mathematician

When was Antonio Galves born?

Antonio Galves was born on 18 June 1947 in São Paulo.

When did Antonio Galves die?

Antonio Galves died on 5 September 2023 in Campinas.

What was Antonio Galves's occupation?

Antonio Galves was a physicist, mathematician, neuroscientist and university teacher.

What nationality was Antonio Galves?

Antonio Galves was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio Galves

· Wikidata: Q17489997

· DBpedia: Antonio Galves

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