Norman J. Pullman (March 31, 1931 – May 28, 1999) was a mathematician, professor of mathematics, and Doctor of Mathematics, who specialized in number theory, matrix theory, linear algebra, and theory of tournaments.[1][2][3]
Norman J. Pullman | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Known for | Number theory Linear algebra Tournament theory Matrix theory |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | McGill University |
| Thesis | On the number of positive entries in the powers of a non-negative matrix [1] (1962) |
Career
editHe earned an M.A. degree in mathematics from Harvard University, and in 1962, he was awarded the Doctorate degree of Mathematics from Syracuse University. [2]
From 1962 to 1965, he was professor of Mathematics at McGill University. And in 1965 he was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship at University of Alberta.[2]
In 1965 he started to work at the faculty of Queen's University, and held a professorship position since 1971.[2]
He lectured in professional meetings for the American Mathematical Society and the Australian Mathematical Society.
He was a visiting scholar for Curtin University of Technology in a great many occasions, and had a professional association with the institution.
During his career, he supervised mathematicians like Dominique de Caen, Rolf S. Rees, and Bill Jackson, among others.[2]
His research included contributions in matrix theory, linear algebra, and theory of tournaments.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Norman J. Pullman at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- ^ a b c d e f Pullman, N.J.; Rees, R.S. (1993). Graphs, Matrices, and Designs: Festschrift in Honor of Norman J. Pullman. Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics Series. CRC Press Inc. ISBN 9780824787905. LCCN lc92024370.
- ^ David A. Gregory; Stephen J. Kirkland (1999). "Norman J. Pullman (1931–1999)". The Bulletin of the International Linear Algebra Society (23). McGill University.