Background
Fellegi, Ivan Peter was born on June 22, 1935 in Szeged, Hungary. Son of Andor and Barbara (Partos) Fellegi. immigrated to Canada, 1957.
Fellegi, Ivan Peter was born on June 22, 1935 in Szeged, Hungary. Son of Andor and Barbara (Partos) Fellegi. immigrated to Canada, 1957.
Bachelor of Science, U. Budapest, Hungary, 1956; Master of Science, Carleton U., Ontario, Canada, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Carleton U., Ontario, Canada, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Simon Fraser U., 1995; Doctor of Laws (honorary), McMaster U., 1997.
With, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, since 1957; assistant chief statistician, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1973-1984; deputy chief statistician, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1984-1985; chief statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, since 1985.
Board Governors Carleton U., since 1989, Chairman of the Board Governors, 1995-1997. Chair Conference European Statisticians, 1993-1997. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Statistical Association, Royal Statistical Society (honorary).
Member International Statistical Institute (honorary, president 1987-1989), Statistical Society Canada (president 1982), International Association Survey Statisticians (president 1985-1987).
Married Marika Gulyas, December 27, 1958. Children— Nicolette Katherine, Vivien Susan.