Dr. Philippe Rigollet

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Biography

Philippe Rigollet is the Cecil Ida Green Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research interests encompass a broad array of mathematical topics, particularly in emerging fields such as statistics, data science, and artificial intelligence. Rigollet is currently focused on statistical optimal transport and the mathematical foundations of transformers. He has held various academic positions, including posts at Princeton University and Georgia Tech, and has received several accolades and distinctions throughout his career, highlighting his contributions to statistical learning and optimal transport theory.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

MIT • Cambridge

Teach and conduct research in Mathematics.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

MIT • Cambridge

Conduct research and teach courses in Mathematics.

Postdoc

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton

Postdoctoral research in Operations Research and Financial Engineering.

Postdoc

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta

Postdoctoral research in Mathematics.

Awards

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Invited Speaker

2026-01-01
#2023

Frank E. Perkins Award

2023-01-01
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Elected IMS Fellow

#2013

Best Paper Award

2013-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2011-01-01