James O. Berger is the Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Statistics at Duke University. A leader in the field of Mathematics through his contributions to statistical theory, he received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Cornell University in 1971, 1973, and 1974, respectively. His career began at Purdue University, where he progressed from Assistant Professor (1974-1976) to Richard M. Brumfield Distinguished Professor of Statistics (1986-1997). Since 1997, he has been at Duke, serving as Arts and Sciences Professor of Statistics until his emeritus status in 2020. Berger also held positions such as Director of the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) from 2002 to 2010, Honorary Professor at East China Normal University since 2011, and visiting professorships at institutions including the University of Chicago and National University of Singapore.

Berger's research focuses on Bayesian statistics, foundations of statistics, statistical decision theory, model selection, simulation methods, and interdisciplinary applications in areas such as astronomy, geophysics, environmental science, and validation of complex computer models. He has published over 190 papers and authored or edited 16 books, including the seminal Statistical Decision Theory and Bayesian Analysis (Springer-Verlag, 1985), which remains a cornerstone text. Other key works include "Testing Precise Hypotheses" (Statistical Science, 1987), "The Case for Objective Bayesian Analysis" (Bayesian Analysis, 2006), and Bayesian Statistics volumes 4 through 9. With more than 70,000 citations and an h-index of 94 on Google Scholar, his scholarship has shaped modern statistical practice. Berger has supervised 36 Ph.D. students and delivered influential lectures, including the COPSS Fisher Lecturer (2001) and IMS Wald Lecturer (2007). His leadership includes presidencies of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (1995-1996) and International Society for Bayesian Analysis (2004), and editorial roles such as co-editor of Annals of Statistics (1998-2000). Among numerous honors, he received Guggenheim and Sloan Fellowships, the COPSS Presidents' Award (1985), election to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2003), and the ASA Samuel S. Wilks Memorial Award (2015).

Professional Email: berger@stat.duke.edu