Full Name
Edward van der Meulen
Job Title
Retired
Company
KU Leuvan
Speaker Bio
Edward C. van der Meulen, a distinguished mathematician and statistician, boasts a prolific career spanning several decades. He obtained his M.S. degree in Mathematics from the University of Leiden, The Netherlands, in 1962, followed by a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1968. Dr. van der Meulen's academic journey includes esteemed positions at institutions such as the University of Rochester, NY, and the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, where he served as a Professor of Mathematics until 2002, and currently holds the title of Professor Emeritus.
Throughout his career, Dr. van der Meulen's research interests have been diverse, encompassing areas such as multiuser information theory, information-theoretic statistical inference, and neural networks. His contributions to these fields have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Jacob Wolfowitz Prize and the B. Bolzano Honorary Medal. Moreover, he received the Doctor honoris causa degree from Technical University Budapest. Furthermore, he has actively contributed to the academic community through his membership in professional societies and editorial roles. He is a Life Fellow of IEEE.
In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. van der Meulen has been instrumental in organizing symposiums and conferences, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas worldwide. He served as Chairman of the Information Theory Chapter in the Benelux Section of IEEE from 1990 to 2006 and has organized notable events such as the Fourth and Twentieth Symposium on Information Theory in the Benelux. His dedication to promoting scholarly discourse extends to his editorial role at The American Journal of Mathematical and Management Sciences, where he served on the board from 1980 until 2010.
Dr. van der Meulen's expertise extends beyond his research contributions, as he has held visiting positions at renowned universities worldwide, including Stanford University, Ohio State University, and Syracuse University, among others. His talks blend deep theoretical knowledge with practical applications, offering invaluable perspectives to researchers and practitioners alike. As a speaker, Dr. van der Meulen promises to deliver insightful perspectives and foster meaningful discussions on cutting-edge topics in mathematics, statistics, and information theory.
Overall, Edward C. van der Meulen's dedication to research, teaching, and collaboration continues to inspire generations of scholars worldwide. His enduring legacy in the fields of mathematics, statistics, and information theory is marked by his exceptional contributions, unwavering commitment to academic excellence, and passion for advancing the frontiers of knowledge. He has published over 200 papers in professional journals and proceedings.
Throughout his career, Dr. van der Meulen's research interests have been diverse, encompassing areas such as multiuser information theory, information-theoretic statistical inference, and neural networks. His contributions to these fields have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Jacob Wolfowitz Prize and the B. Bolzano Honorary Medal. Moreover, he received the Doctor honoris causa degree from Technical University Budapest. Furthermore, he has actively contributed to the academic community through his membership in professional societies and editorial roles. He is a Life Fellow of IEEE.
In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. van der Meulen has been instrumental in organizing symposiums and conferences, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas worldwide. He served as Chairman of the Information Theory Chapter in the Benelux Section of IEEE from 1990 to 2006 and has organized notable events such as the Fourth and Twentieth Symposium on Information Theory in the Benelux. His dedication to promoting scholarly discourse extends to his editorial role at The American Journal of Mathematical and Management Sciences, where he served on the board from 1980 until 2010.
Dr. van der Meulen's expertise extends beyond his research contributions, as he has held visiting positions at renowned universities worldwide, including Stanford University, Ohio State University, and Syracuse University, among others. His talks blend deep theoretical knowledge with practical applications, offering invaluable perspectives to researchers and practitioners alike. As a speaker, Dr. van der Meulen promises to deliver insightful perspectives and foster meaningful discussions on cutting-edge topics in mathematics, statistics, and information theory.
Overall, Edward C. van der Meulen's dedication to research, teaching, and collaboration continues to inspire generations of scholars worldwide. His enduring legacy in the fields of mathematics, statistics, and information theory is marked by his exceptional contributions, unwavering commitment to academic excellence, and passion for advancing the frontiers of knowledge. He has published over 200 papers in professional journals and proceedings.
