Distinguished Mathematics Professor and Machine Learning Theory Expert
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The London School of Economics and Political ScienceMartin Anthony serves as Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Data Science Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he has been a faculty member since 1990. Originally from Paisley, Scotland, his academic journey includes a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Glasgow (1988), a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of London (1991), and an MA in Higher and Professional Education from the Institute of Education (2002). His research focuses on the mathematical foundations of machine learning, data science, and Boolean functions, with recent work exploring algorithmic fairness and privacy in data science. His teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the inaugural 2014 LSE Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award and LSE Education Excellence Awards in 2016 and 2017. Throughout his career at LSE, he has held several leadership positions, including Head of Department, Academic Governor, and Vice-Chair of the Academic Board. His contributions to mathematical education include authoring three research monographs and two successful undergraduate textbooks, establishing him as a leading figure in mathematical theory and education.