Robert Phelps

Robert R. Phelps
Phelps's head and upper torso—Mens sana in corpore sano
Born(1926-03-22)March 22, 1926
DiedJanuary 4, 2013(2013-01-04) (aged 86)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Washington
Known for
SpouseElaine Phelps[3]
Scientific career
Fields
InstitutionsUniversity of Washington
Doctoral advisorVictor L. Klee[1]

Robert Ralph Phelps (March 22, 1926 – January 4, 2013) was an American mathematician who was known for his contributions to analysis, particularly to functional analysis and measure theory. He was a professor of mathematics at the University of Washington from 1962 until his death.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference MGP was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Robert R. "Bob" Phelps Obituary
  3. ^ Page 21: Gritzmann, Peter; Sturmfels, Bernd (April 2008). "Victor L. Klee 1925–2007" (PDF). Notices of the American Mathematical Society. 55 (4). Providence, RI: American Mathematical Society: 467–473. ISSN 0002-9920.