Geoffrey Grimmett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Geoffrey Grimmett

Professor of Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge and Master, Downing College, Cambridge

Date of Birth: 20-Dec-1950

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Profession: mathematician, statistician, fencer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Geoffrey Richard Grimmett (born 20 December 1950) is a mathematician known for his work on the mathematics of random systems arising in probability theory and statistical mechanics, especially percolation theory and the contact process.
He is the Professor of Mathematical Statistics in the Statistical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, and was the Master of Downing College, Cambridge from 2013-2018.