Dr. James Pitman

Professor

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Biography

James Pitman is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley. He has specialized in the fields of Probability, stochastic processes, and combinatorics, and he has made significant contributions to research on topics such as maximal differences of Brownian bridges and exchangeable partitions of random discrete distributions. He was appointed to the faculty in 1977 and retired in 2021. Pitman's published works include influential texts and papers such as 'Combinatorial stochastic processes' and 'Growth of the Brownian forest.' He is actively engaged in the academic community and continues to influence the fields of statistics and mathematics through his research and teachings, reflecting his longstanding commitment to advancing knowledge in these areas.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.