Dimitri Politis is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, San Diego. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1990. His research interests lie primarily in the field of mathematical statistics, with a focus on the development and application of statistical methods and models to solve real-world problems. Politis has published extensively in leading academic journals and has contributed significantly to the theoretical foundations of statistical methodology. His work often explores the use of resampling techniques and investigates the asymptotic behavior of statistical procedures. At UC San Diego, he engages in both teaching and research, mentoring students and collaborating with fellow researchers in the mathematical sciences. He remains active in various academic communities and continues to advance the field through his innovative research and educational contributions.