Guillermo Owen earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1962 under the supervision of Dr. Harold Kuhn, establishing a career focused on the rigors of game theory. Born in Bogotá in 1938, he developed an extensive body of academic work that bridged the intellectual landscapes of Colombia and various international institutions through decades of research and teaching.
Academic Appointments and Institutional Contributions
Owen began his teaching career at Fordham University, where he served from 1961 until 1969. Following this period, he joined the faculty at Rice University, holding a position there between 1969 and 1977. His commitment to education also extended to his home country, where he taught at Los Andes University during two separate intervals, 1978–1982 and again in 2008. He currently holds the title of Distinguished Professor of applied mathematics at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
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The scope of Owen's research encompasses approximately one hundred and forty papers published in professional journals including Management Science, Operations Research, the International Journal of Game Theory, the American Political Science Review, and Mathematical Programming. His literary output includes thirteen authored, translated, or edited books. Notable titles include the 1968 volume Game Theory, the 1970 text Finite Mathematics and Calculus, and the 1999 work Discrete Mathematics and Game Theory. He also co-edited volumes on coalition formation and information pooling.
Professional Recognition and Membership
Owen maintains memberships in the Colombian Academy of Sciences, the Third World Academy of Sciences, and The Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences of Barcelona. He serves as a fellow of the International Game Theory Society and holds an associate editor position at the International Journal of Game Theory. His career is marked by several formal distinctions, including an honorary degree of Naval Science Professional from the Escuela Naval Almirante Padilla in 2004 and an honorary doctorate from the University of Caen in 2017.
Fast facts
- Born: 1938, Bogotá, Colombia
- Education: Fordham University, Princeton University
- Primary Field: Game theory
- Current Position: Distinguished Professor, Naval Postgraduate School
- Honorary Doctorate: Caen University, 2017
- Academic Membership: Colombian Academy of Sciences
- Languages: Spanish
Questions readers ask
Where did Guillermo Owen complete his doctoral studies?
He completed his Ph.D. at Princeton University in 1962.
Is Guillermo Owen affiliated with any professional societies?
Yes, he is a member of the Colombian Academy of Sciences, the Third World Academy of Sciences, the Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences of Barcelona, and the International Game Theory Society.
Achievements
- Held posts at Rice University, Fordham University and Naval Postgraduate School
- Fields: mathematics
