C.R. Rao (c. 1920-2022)
Born on 10th Sep, 1920 in Hadagali, Karnataka, India.
C.R. Rao (Calcutta Rao), an eminent Indian statistician.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics- University of Madras (1943).
M.A. in Statistics- University of Calcutta (1944).
Ph.D. in Statistics- University of Calcutta (1948).
Held professorships at prestigious institutions including the University of Calcutta, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), and Pennsylvania State University.
Served as the Director of the Indian Statistical Institute. Renowned for his work in statistics, particularly in multivariate analysis, estimation theory, and statistical inference
MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Developed the Cramér-Rao Inequality, which sets a lower bound on the variance of unbiased estimators.
Introduced the Rao-Blackwell Theorem, which improves the efficiency of estimators.
Created Rao's Score Test for evaluating parameters in statistical models.
Advanced methods in multivariate analysis and design of experiments
AWARDS AND HONOURS
Received the Padma Bhushan in 1968.
Introduced the Rao-Blackwell Theorem, which improves the efficiency of estimators.
Awarded the Kyoto Prize in 2002.
Recognized with numerous other honors and awards.
LEGACY:
Widely regarded as one of the most influential statisticians of the 20th century.
Contributed extensively to statistical theory, including Bayesian methods and asymptotic theory.
Influenced generations of statisticians through his research, teaching, and mentorship.
"C.R. Rao transformed the landscape of statistics, turning data into insights and setting a new standard for excellence."
