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Eugene Seneta is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Sydney, known for his extensive work in probability theory and related classical analysis. His research interests include probability modelling, particularly in discrete branching processes and finite/infinite non-negative matrices, as well as univariate and multivariate probability inequalities. Seneta has a special focus on the history of probability statistics, especially during the 19th century with reference to the Russian Empire. His work also encompasses financial mathematics, where he has contributed to understanding the Variance Gamma process and tail asymptotics of bivariate skew-normal distributions. Further, Seneta has made significant advancements in multivariate hypothesis testing with an emphasis on strong control of the familywise error rate in the context of the multivariate skew Generalized Hyperbolic distribution. He has served in several editorial roles, including as Chief Co-Editor of the International Statistical Review and Associate Editor of Historia Mathematica. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with several awards and elections to prestigious organizations, including the Australian Academy of Science and the International Statistical Institute.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Former faculty member focusing on probability theory and statistical modeling.
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