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Thathachar, Mandayam A.L. was born on May 20, 1939 in Mysore, India.
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This self-contained introductory text on the behavior of learning automata focuses on how a sequential decision-maker with a finite number of choices responds in a random environment. Topics include fixed structure automata, variable structure stochastic automata, convergence, 0 and S models, nonstationary environments, interconnected automata and games, and applications of learning automata. A must for all students of stochastic algorithms, this treatment is the work of two well-known scientists and is suitable for a one-semester graduate course in automata theory and stochastic algorithms. This volume also provides a fine guide for independent study and a reference for students and professionals in operations research, computer science, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The authors have provided a new preface for this edition.
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Electrical engineering educator
Thathachar, Mandayam A.L. was born on May 20, 1939 in Mysore, India.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University Mysore, 1959. Master of Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Science, 1968.
Lecturer Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1961-1964, Indian Institute Sciences, Bangalore, 1964-1968, assistant professor, 1968-1973, associate professor, 1973-1978, professor, 1978—2001. Chairman department electrical engineering Indian Institute Sciences, 1983-1988, chairman division electrical science, 92-97, chairman senate curriculum committee, 1990-1992, Tatachem chaired professor, 1991-1994. Visiting professor Yale University, Michigan State University, Concordia University, National University of Singapore.
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Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (chairman Bangalore section 1990-1991), Indian National Science Academy, Indian National Academy Engineering, Indian Academy of Sciences.
Son of Parthasarathy Master of Arts and Rukmini (Aravinda) M. Married Yadugiri Master of Arts, July 5, 1968. Children: Malini, Jayanth.