TL;DR
This paper presents a conversational interview with Persi Diaconis, highlighting his career, contributions, and insights in mathematics and statistics, providing a personal perspective on his academic journey and influence.
Contribution
It offers a unique personal account and reflections from Persi Diaconis, enriching understanding of his work and impact in mathematics and statistics.
Findings
Insights into Diaconis's research philosophy
Historical perspective on mathematical developments
Personal anecdotes from Diaconis's career
Abstract
Persi Diaconis was born in New York on January 31, 1945. Upon receiving a Ph.D. from Harvard in 1974 he was appointed Assistant Professor at Stanford. Following periods as Professor at Harvard (1987-1997) and Cornell (1996-1998), he has been Professor in the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics at Stanford since 1998. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a past President of the IMS and has received honorary doctorates from Chicago and four other universities. The following conversation took place at his office and at Aldous's home in early 2012.
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