Hans Schneider
university teacher
- January 24, 1927
- October 28, 2014
- 87 years
- cancer
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Hans Schneider, 87, Austrian-born American mathematician and journal editor (Linear Algebra and its Applications), cancer.
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|Hans Schneider (24 January 1927 – 28 October 2014) was a British-American mathematician, and James Joseph Sylvester Emeritus Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was the first president of the International Matrix Group (1987–1990) and its successor, the International Linear Algebra Society (1990 – 1996), which established the triennial Hans Schneider Prize in 1993. Schneider was a founding editor (1968–1972) and then editor-in-chief of Linear Algebra and Its Applications (1972 – 2012) and an Advisory Editor of the Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra.
He received his Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh in 1952; his advisor was Alexander Craig Aitken. Following his doctorate, he taught at the Queen's University of Belfast until 1959, when he moved to the University of Wisconsin. He retired in 1993. He was the author of over 160 research papers. His research covered many topics in linear algebra, such as Perron Frobenius theory and related topics, inertia theory. and lately max algebra. For his experiences in the years 1938 – 1940 see the Kindertransport site.
Schneider died of cancer at the age of 87. He was the grandfather of YouTube musician / producer Kurt Hugo Schneider.
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1.When was Hans Schneider born?
- A.12 June 1925
- B.28 October 1928
- C.24 January 1927correct
- D.15 March 1930
Hans Schneider was born on 24 January 1927.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What is the name of the university where Hans Schneider received his Ph.D. in 1952?
- A.University of Wisconsin-Madison
- B.Queen's University of Belfast
- C.University of Edinburghcorrect
- D.Oxford University
Hans Schneider received his Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh in 1952.
Source: education section
3.Who served as the Ph.D. advisor for Hans Schneider?
- A.Kurt Hugo Schneider
- B.Perron Frobenius
- C.Alexander Craig Aitkencorrect
- D.James Joseph Sylvester
Alexander Craig Aitken was the Ph.D. advisor for Hans Schneider.
Source: education section
4.Which professional organization did Hans Schneider serve as the first president of between 1987 and 1990?
- A.International Linear Algebra Society
- B.British Mathematical Association
- C.American Mathematical Society
- D.International Matrix Groupcorrect
Hans Schneider was the first president of the International Matrix Group from 1987 to 1990.
Source: career section
5.At which institution was Hans Schneider the James Joseph Sylvester Emeritus Professor?
- A.Queen's University of Belfast
- B.University of Wisconsin-Madisoncorrect
- C.University of Edinburgh
- D.International Linear Algebra Society
Hans Schneider was the James Joseph Sylvester Emeritus Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Source: biographical introduction
6.How many research papers did Hans Schneider author throughout his career?
- A.Over 100
- B.Over 160correct
- C.Exactly 160
- D.Less than 150
Hans Schneider was the author of over 160 research papers.
Source: career section
7.In what year did Hans Schneider retire from his academic career?
- A.1996
- B.2012
- C.1990
- D.1993correct
Hans Schneider retired from his teaching position in 1993.
Source: career section
8.What role did Hans Schneider hold for the journal Linear Algebra and Its Applications from 1972 to 2012?
- A.Editor-in-chiefcorrect
- B.Founding Editor
- C.Advisory Editor
- D.Review Board Member
Hans Schneider served as the editor-in-chief of Linear Algebra and Its Applications from 1972 to 2012.
Source: career section
9.What medical cause led to the death of Hans Schneider?
- A.Stroke
- B.Pneumonia
- C.Heart failure
- D.Cancercorrect
Hans Schneider died of cancer at the age of 87.
Source: death section
10.Which specific field of mathematics did Hans Schneider research, including studies on Perron Frobenius theory?
- A.Theoretical physics
- B.Calculus
- C.Linear algebracorrect
- D.Number theory
Hans Schneider's research covered many topics in linear algebra, such as Perron Frobenius theory.
Source: research section
11.What is the relationship between Hans Schneider and the YouTube musician Kurt Hugo Schneider?
- A.They are brothers
- B.They are unrelated colleagues
- C.Hans Schneider is the grandfather of Kurt Hugo Schneidercorrect
- D.Hans Schneider is the father of Kurt Hugo Schneider
Hans Schneider was the grandfather of YouTube musician and producer Kurt Hugo Schneider.
Source: personal life section
12.Until what year did Hans Schneider teach at the Queen's University of Belfast?
- A.1959correct
- B.1968
- C.1972
- D.1952
Following his doctorate, Hans Schneider taught at the Queen's University of Belfast until 1959.
Source: career section
13.In what year was the triennial Hans Schneider Prize established?
- A.1990
- B.1987
- C.1993correct
- D.1996
The International Linear Algebra Society established the triennial Hans Schneider Prize in 1993.
Source: career section
14.Which of the following topics is specifically mentioned as a late research interest of Hans Schneider?
- A.Inertia theory
- B.Max algebracorrect
- C.Kindertransport studies
- D.Matrix group history
Hans Schneider's research lately included max algebra.
Source: research section
15.When did Hans Schneider serve as a founding editor for Linear Algebra and Its Applications?
- A.1972–2012
- B.1990–1996
- C.1987–1990
- D.1968–1972correct
Hans Schneider was a founding editor of Linear Algebra and Its Applications from 1968 to 1972.
Source: career section
16.What is the age at which Hans Schneider died?
- A.88
- B.86
- C.85
- D.87correct
Hans Schneider died at the age of 87.
Source: death section
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