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Steve Alpern

b. 1948

Mathematician

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About Steve Alpern

Born 1948. Steve Alpern is an American mathematician, known for Rendezvous problem and Search Games.

Steve Alpern is a professor of Operational Research at the University of Warwick, where he recently moved after working for many years at the London School of Economics. His early work was mainly in the area of dynamical systems and ergodic theory, but his more recent research has been concentrated in the fields of search games and rendezvous. He informally introduced the rendezvous problem as early as 1976. His collaborators include Shmuel Gal, Vic Baston and Robbert Fokkink.

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Known for
Rendezvous problem, Search Games
Education
Princeton University, Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, And Data Science, New York University, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Employers
University of Warwick, London School of Economics and Political Science, Yale University, Bryn Mawr College

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Alpern?

mathematician

When was Steve Alpern born?

Steve Alpern was born on 9 July 1948.

What is Steve Alpern's occupation?

Steve Alpern is a mathematician.

What is Steve Alpern known for?

Steve Alpern is known for Rendezvous problem and Search Games.

What nationality is Steve Alpern?

Steve Alpern is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Alpern

· Wikidata: Q7611787

· DBpedia: Steve Alpern

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