Remembering Professor Charles Micchelli

Professor Charles Micchelli, a pioneer in Approximation Theory and Machine Learning, passes away at 82.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Charles Micchelli, a renowned expert in Approximation Theory, Machine Learning, and Statistics.

Throughout his illustrious career, Charlie made significant contributions to Radial Basis Functions, Neural Networks, and Kernel Methods, leaving a lasting impact on the field.

• His work at IBM Watson and SUNY Albany paved the way for future research in Machine Learning and Statistics.
• Charlie’s legacy extends beyond his academic achievements, as he was known for his kindness, humor, and dedication to his students and colleagues.

Massimiliano Pontil, Senior Researcher at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and Professor at University College London, pays tribute to Charlie’s life and work.

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