Anders Martin-Löf
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Anders Martin-Löf is a Swedish
physicist
and mathematician
. He is a professor
in insurance
mathematics
and mathematical statistics
since 1987 at the Department of Mathematics of Stockholm University
.
Martin-Löf did his undergraduate studies at the Royal Institute of Technology
in Stockholm
and got his exam in engineering physics
in 1963. He continued with graduate studies in optimization at RIT and at MIT in the US during 1967/-68, later on followed by a position as Research Associate at the Rockefeller University
in New York
1970/-71, working with probability theory
and applications to statistical mechanics
. Back at RIT in Stockholm he received his Ph.D.
degree in technology from RIT in 1973.
During the following 10 years he continued working with similar issues as "docent" in Uppsala
and Stockholm. In the 1980s he changed to insurance mathematics with the Folksam
company including development of theories for controlling movements of insurances. From 1987 he has been working with theoretical and applied aspects of his assignment as professor with the Stockholm University.
Martin-Löf has two children from his first marriage and a grown daughter from his second. Anders is the brother of Per Martin-Löf
, who was responsible for a pioneering definition of randomness
, as well as a foundation for constructive mathematics based on intuitionistic type theory
. Per is also a professor at Stockholm University, with joint appointments in the departments of Mathematics and Philosophy. They share an interest in statistics, and in statistical mechanics, though Per has been more interested in the foundations of statistics, while Anders has been more interested in financial mathematics
. Their elder brother Johan is also an engineering physicist but more inclined to space technology
.
Martin-Löf was a fellow student at RIT with Olav Kallenberg.
Sweden
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physicist
Physicist
A physicist is a scientist who studies or practices physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning all length scales: from sub-atomic particles of which all ordinary matter is made to the behavior of the material Universe as a whole...
and mathematician
Mathematician
A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study is the field of mathematics. Mathematicians are concerned with quantity, structure, space, and change....
. He is a professor
Professor
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in insurance
Insurance
In law and economics, insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for payment. An insurer is a company selling the...
mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
and mathematical statistics
Mathematical statistics
Mathematical statistics is the study of statistics from a mathematical standpoint, using probability theory as well as other branches of mathematics such as linear algebra and analysis...
since 1987 at the Department of Mathematics of Stockholm University
Stockholm University
Stockholm University is a state university in Stockholm, Sweden. It has over 28,000 students at four faculties, making it one of the largest universities in Scandinavia. The institution is also frequently regarded as one of the top 100 universities in the world...
.
Martin-Löf did his undergraduate studies at the Royal Institute of Technology
Royal Institute of Technology
The Royal Institute of Technology is a university in Stockholm, Sweden. KTH was founded in 1827 as Sweden's first polytechnic and is one of Scandinavia's largest institutions of higher education in technology. KTH accounts for one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education...
in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
and got his exam in engineering physics
Engineering physics
Engineering physics is the study of the combined disciplines of physics, engineering and mathematics in order to develop an understanding of the interrelationships of these three disciplines. Fundamental physics is combined with problem solving and engineering skills, which then has broad...
in 1963. He continued with graduate studies in optimization at RIT and at MIT in the US during 1967/-68, later on followed by a position as Research Associate at the Rockefeller University
Rockefeller University
The Rockefeller University is a private university offering postgraduate and postdoctoral education. It has a strong concentration in the biological sciences. It is also known for producing numerous Nobel laureates...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
1970/-71, working with probability theory
Probability theory
Probability theory is the branch of mathematics concerned with analysis of random phenomena. The central objects of probability theory are random variables, stochastic processes, and events: mathematical abstractions of non-deterministic events or measured quantities that may either be single...
and applications to statistical mechanics
Statistical mechanics
Statistical mechanics or statistical thermodynamicsThe terms statistical mechanics and statistical thermodynamics are used interchangeably...
. Back at RIT in Stockholm he received his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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degree in technology from RIT in 1973.
During the following 10 years he continued working with similar issues as "docent" in Uppsala
Uppsala
- Economy :Today Uppsala is well established in medical research and recognized for its leading position in biotechnology.*Abbott Medical Optics *GE Healthcare*Pfizer *Phadia, an offshoot of Pharmacia*Fresenius*Q-Med...
and Stockholm. In the 1980s he changed to insurance mathematics with the Folksam
Folksam
Folksam is one of the largest insurance companies in Sweden. The company headquarters are located in Stockholm. Folksam consists of the two mutual insurance companies Folksam sak and Folksam liv...
company including development of theories for controlling movements of insurances. From 1987 he has been working with theoretical and applied aspects of his assignment as professor with the Stockholm University.
Martin-Löf has two children from his first marriage and a grown daughter from his second. Anders is the brother of Per Martin-Löf
Per Martin-Löf
Per Erik Rutger Martin-Löf is a Swedish logician, philosopher, and mathematical statistician. He is internationally renowned for his work on the foundations of probability, statistics, mathematical logic, and computer science. Since the late 1970s, Martin-Löf's publications have been mainly in...
, who was responsible for a pioneering definition of randomness
Randomness
Randomness has somewhat differing meanings as used in various fields. It also has common meanings which are connected to the notion of predictability of events....
, as well as a foundation for constructive mathematics based on intuitionistic type theory
Intuitionistic type theory
Intuitionistic type theory, or constructive type theory, or Martin-Löf type theory or just Type Theory is a logical system and a set theory based on the principles of mathematical constructivism. Intuitionistic type theory was introduced by Per Martin-Löf, a Swedish mathematician and philosopher,...
. Per is also a professor at Stockholm University, with joint appointments in the departments of Mathematics and Philosophy. They share an interest in statistics, and in statistical mechanics, though Per has been more interested in the foundations of statistics, while Anders has been more interested in financial mathematics
Mathematical finance
Mathematical finance is a field of applied mathematics, concerned with financial markets. The subject has a close relationship with the discipline of financial economics, which is concerned with much of the underlying theory. Generally, mathematical finance will derive and extend the mathematical...
. Their elder brother Johan is also an engineering physicist but more inclined to space technology
Space technology
Space technology is technology that is related to entering, and retrieving objects or life forms from space."Every day" technologies such as weather forecasting, remote sensing, GPS systems, satellite television, and some long distance communications systems critically rely on space infrastructure...
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Martin-Löf was a fellow student at RIT with Olav Kallenberg.