Background
Simon, Barry was born on April 16, 1946 in Brooklyn. Son of Hy and Minnie Simon.
educator mathematician physicist
Simon, Barry was born on April 16, 1946 in Brooklyn. Son of Hy and Minnie Simon.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1970.
Instructor departments mathematics and physics, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1969-1970; assistant professor, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1970-1972; associate professor, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1971-1976; professor, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1976-1981; professor mathematics and theoretical physics, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, since 1981; International Business Machines Corporation professor mathematics and theoretical physics, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, since 1984.
Fellow American Physical Society. Member American Mathematics Society (council 1976-1978, program committee for national meetings 1980-1982).
Married Martha Katzin, January 24, 1971. Children: Rivka, Benjamin, Zvi, Aryeh, Chana.