剛收到這則消息 話說很久很久以前就聽過這位"Doctor"的大名 這傢伙讀完CS PhD之後跑去當職業Poker，還拿了好幾個冠軍 把Math和CS的學問拿到賭桌去… 他的指導教授還是Internet的發明人…(超級大咖Leonard Kleinrock) 總之很有趣的一個PhD生涯 有興趣的可以看看他5/24 6:00PM的訪談(LA時間) 線上轉播： http://tinyurl.com/uclagametheory The UCLA Department of Mathematics and the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science present "Betting on Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson: Math, Computer Science and Poker," featuring internationally renowned poker player and UCLA alumnus Chris Ferguson in conversation with a panel of key players from his life, including his father, his graduate advisers, a poker colleague and others. Ferguson earned bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science (1986) and a doctorate in computer science (1999) from UCLA. Since he began playing in the World Series of Poker, he has won more bracelets, made more final tables and had more money finishes than any other player. Ferguson's playing style is highly mathematical — he uses a strong knowledge of game theory and develops computer simulations to improve his understanding of the game. WHEN: 6–8 p.m., Monday, May 24 The event will be streamed live at http://tinyurl.com/uclagametheory. Questions and comments to panelists can be sent via Twitter (hashtag #uclagametheory). Panelists include: Richard Korf (moderator) A UCLA professor of computer science and author of "Learning to Solve Problems by Searching for Macro-Operators," Korf specializes in the areas of problem-solving, planning and heuristic search in artificial intelligence. He was one of Ferguson's graduate advisers. Thomas Ferguson A UCLA professor emeritus of mathematics, Chris Ferguson's father taught game theory, probability and statistics as a full-time professor. He is the author of two books on statistical theory. Leonard Kleinrock A UCLA distinguished professor of computer science often referred to as a "father of the Internet," Kleinrock developed the mathematical theory of packet switching, the technology underpinning the Internet. He was also one of Ferguson's graduate advisers and a mentor. Don Ylvisaker A UCLA professor emeritus of mathematics and statistics, Ylvisaker, a mathematical statistician, specializes in design theory and applied statistics. He has known Ferguson since childhood and was one of his first employers. William (Bill) Chen Chen, a professional poker player and friend of Ferguson, has been instrumental in applying mathematical and game-theoretic techniques to poker. In 2006, he co-authored "The Mathematics of Poker," which applied quantitative analysis and game theory to poker. Later that same year, he won two World Series of Poker events, underscoring the fact that theory has practical applications in real poker. --

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