Ethelbert chukwu biography
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Born: November 22, 1940
place: Mbano, Imo, Nigeria
B.Sc. Maths (1965) move away Brown University; M.Sc. Operating Mathematics separate the Academy of Nigeria-Nsukka
Ph.D. Practical Matheatics (1972) Case West Reserve University
thesis: Symmetries and Indentification Of Bilinear Control Systems; Advisor: Otomar Hájek
: Academician of Calculation, North Carolina State University
URL: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~chukwu/
E-mail: chukwu@math.ncsu.edu
Ethelbert Nwakuche Chukwu attained his B.Sc. in Calculation at Embrown University (1965), a M.Sc. in Performing Mathematics wrongness the Campus of Nigeria-Nsukka and attained his PhD. in Science from Set of circumstances Western Consider University (1972). Thus began a unusual career magnify Mathematics Resarch and Administration.
Dr. Chukwu's precede position was at City State Lincoln where do something was let down Assistasnt Lecturer (1972) spell Associate Associate lecturer in 1976. In 1977 until 1981 he was Dean care the High school of Post-Graduate Studies miniature the Academy of Jos in Nigeria. He besides served little Professor pursuit Mathematics (1978-81) and Stool of picture Mathematics office (1979-81). Pass up 1981 until 1984, Dr. Chukwu was Vice Premier (President) use up Federal College. From 1984 until 1989, he held several stopover positions put off universities epoxy resin the U.S. However,
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CHUKWU, Ethelbert Nwakuche
Date of Birth: Friday (Nkwo) 22nd November, 1940 State of Origin: Imo Local Government Area: Ehime- Mbano Contact Address: Dept of Mathematics, North Carolina State University, USA Email Address: [email protected] Professor Chukwuwas bom on 22nd November, 1940. He is one ofthe few top Igbo intellectuals who do not make noise and as such not many know him except those whoare deeply immersed in the profession such as his. Besides, living in Diaspora makes it a little difficult for many to hearhis name as a household name like those in other professions and resident in the country. He attended the following Schools: • Brown University BSc Mathematics 1965 • UniversityofNigeria Nsukka, M. Sc Applied Mathematics, • Case Western Reserve University, Ph D Applied Mathematics. 1972 His doctoral thesis focused on 'Symmetries and Identifications of Linear Control Systems'. Hehas garneredgreat work experience from the following Institutions: Cleveland State University Assistant Professor, 1972 Associate Professor 1976 Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies, University ofJos, 1977 1981 Professor of Mathematics 1978 1981 Chair of Mathematics Dept 1979 1981 Appointed FirstViceChancellor, Federal University of Technology, Yola, 1981 1984 Visiting Professor to
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African men with a doctorate in mathematics 1
The International and African Mathematical Union Commission on the History of Mathematics in Africa produced a Special Issue of their AMUCHMA Newsletter30 in 2005 which listed people born in Africa or citizens of an African country who had been awarded a doctorate in mathematics or mathematics education up to 2005. We give below a version of this list containing only men to which we have made some corrections and added biographical data for those being awarded the degree up to 1981.
The list below contains those whose PhDs were gained between 1923 and 1981. It is ordered chronologically and then alphabetically inside each year.
An alphabetical list of African men PhDs is at THIS LINK
- Ali Mostafa MOSHARRAFA (11.07.1898-16.01.1950)
Country: Egypt
Year:1923.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis title: The Quantum Theory of Stark and Zeeman Effects.
University: University of London (UK).
Advisor: Owen W. Richardson.
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Year: 1924.
Degree: D.Sc.
University: University of London (UK).
Biographical Data: Access his biography at THIS LINK. - Caleb GATTEGNO (11.11.1911-28.07.1988)
Country: Egypt
Year:1937.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis title: Les cas essentiellement géodésiques des équations de Ham