Louigi Addario-Berry

Louigi Addario-Berry is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University. He holds the Canada Research Chair Tier 1 and was awarded the Coxeter-James Prize in 2016. His research focuses on probability theory, discrete mathematics, and their applications. Key areas include random graphs, tree structures, stochastic processes, and combinatorial optimization. He has contributed to foundational work on the scaling limits of random graphs, properties of branching random walks, and algorithmic aspects of random discrete structures.

His academic career includes notable collaborations on topics such as the minimum spanning tree of random graphs, critical phenomena in percolation models, and probabilistic methods in combinatorics. Addario-Berry’s work bridges theoretical probability with applications in computer science and statistical physics. He oversees research projects funded by NSERC and the Canada Research Chairs program, and his international collaborations span institutions in Europe and North America.

Notable awards include recognition for his innovative contributions to probability theory and combinatorics. His research group explores cutting-edge questions in random discrete structures, with a focus on rigorous mathematical analysis of complex stochastic systems. He has supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, advancing the field through both theoretical insights and interdisciplinary applications.