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Nozer D. Singpurwalla (Age 83)
Nozer D. Singpurwalla died on July 22, 2022 at his home in Washington, DC, surrounded by family. Nozer was born in Hubli, India. As a young man, he immigrated to the United States, where he obtained a M.S. in Engineering from Rutgers University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering from New York University. He met Norah Jackson, who had recently immigrated from England, at a dance at Disneyland, and they married in 1969. Nozer and Norah lived most of their married life in Arlington, Virginia, where they raised their two children, Rachel and Darius.
Nozer had a curious and creative mind and took much pleasure in his long and happy career as an academic. He spent most of his career at The George Washington University, where he was Distinguished Research Professor and Professor of Statistics. He published a wide variety of books and articles focusing on reliability theory, Bayesian statistics, and risk analysis. He supervised many PhD students and received numerous professional awards, including recognitions as a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, the American Statistical Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and an Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute.
Nozer had a way with words and always enjoyed a spirited debate. He loved classical music, history and politics, and world travel with his family. He is survived by his wife, Norah (née Jackson), his sister, Khorshed Tantra, and her family, his children, Rachel (Peter) and Darius (Jennifer), and his beloved grandchildren, Veronika and Cyrus.
There will be a private family memorial in his honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nozer Singpurwalla
jagdish chandra
July 25, 2025
A great friend.,devoted scientist,a wonderful human
jagdish chandra
July 25, 2024
I miss you my brother.
Jagdish chandra
jagdish chandra
July 25, 2023
Remembering a best friend and a brother.
Jagdish chandra
Doug Samuelson
July 25, 2023
Many years after I received my doctorate, I ran into Nozer somewhere and got into one of our many friendly disagreements about some aspect of probability. He said, "You know, as an alum, you can audit a course for $100. You should come sit through my reliability seminar again." I replied, "I think I remember most of it, and
I have my notes." He said, "I'm not talking about what you might have forgotten. I want to show you what I've learned." He was the essence of a true scholar: always learning more.
Elsayed
January 15, 2023
We have lost a giant in the field of reliability and risk modeling. We were all delighted at Rutgers when he received the Rutgers Medal of Excellence award...He will be missed.
Alexander Bochkov
September 5, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. Nozer was a kind man and an extraordinary thinker. I will always remember our acquaintance and communication on a variety of subjects. Rest in peace.
Boyan Dimitrov
September 5, 2022
I KNEW NOZER MOTE THAN 30 YEATS. HE WAS A HILARIOUS SMART, COOPERATIVE, SINCERE FRIEND. WE EXCHANGED IDEAS AND RESULTS ALL THE TIME.
NOZER VISITED MY HOME IN MICHIGAN DURING THE FISC CONFERENCE IN 2014, WHERE NOZER WAS AN INVITED SPEAKER.
I CAN NOT BELIEVE, NOSER IS NOT WITH US ANYMORE. LET HISVWAY AMONG THE STARS BE BRIGHT AS HIS LIFE ON THE EARTH.
NOSER, I MISS YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET.
MY HEART AND MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE, MY DEAR FRIEND.
Boyan Dimitrov, Professor Emeritus at entering University.
Donald Richards
September 2, 2022
I was very saddened to read the news that Nozer had passed away. I met Nozer in the 1990's and I have always treasured the two-day visit that he made to my department. I remember him as energetic, supportive, optimistic, full of zeal and energy, simply a wonderful guy, and I wish I had kept in touch with him more often. I learnt much from him.
Barrington Goldson
August 31, 2022
Sadly missed ... words are not enough. Rest In Peace my friend.
Mounir Mesbah
August 23, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Doug Samuelson
August 10, 2022
Nozer and I crossed swords in intellectual discussion more than once, and ask one point he indicated that he wasn't sure what I thought of him. I replied, "When i signed up for a second doctoral seminar with you, that should have answered the question." As often happens, we found a basis for friendship in acquiring a few enemies in common. A great and good man. My condolences to Norah and his kids and grandkids.
Michael McGrath
August 10, 2022
I just got the news and am deeply saddened. Nozer was a prolific scholar and a great mentor to his students. He put me on the right academic path and remained a friend who was always ready to meet over a glass of wine. In later years his energy and enthusiasm were an inspiration. I wish Norah and his family peace and comfort at this time of loss.
Vince Massimini and Pat Abel Massimini
August 4, 2022
We met in one of Nozer's reliability classes and were reconnected with each other when both of us were working on our dissertations with Nozer. He never claimed credit for being our matchmaker, but we are grateful for his efforts 32 years ago and for his guidance in our academic careers.
Yulia R. Gel
August 2, 2022
I'll never forget Nozer's wise advices at my very early career start which I now appreciate even more than then. Nozer was a big opera fan, and moments at the Met for the Queen of Spades with Nozer and Norah are unforgettable. Nozer will be missed bitterly.
David Banks
August 2, 2022
I am grateful to Nozer for his support early in my career, and for his durable friendship. I shall always relish the mutual joy of a chance encounter my wife and I had with him and Norah in Lisbon.
Biying Shou
August 2, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. I was shocked to hear the news. Nozer was a great colleague, kind, cheerful, and intelligent.
Sheldon Ross
August 1, 2022
My sincere condolences to his family, who have sustained a great loss. Nozer was a wonderful friend; always kind, always helpful, and always delightful to be with. I will greatly miss him.
RICHARD M SOLAND and MY LINH SOLAND
August 1, 2022
We will always remember Nozer as we will miss him.
Our sincere condolences to Norah, Rachel and Darius and family.
Mark Brown
August 1, 2022
Nozer was a delightful person. He had a wide range of interests, a great sense of humor, and wonderful
interpersonal skills. It was always a joy for me to get together with him and Norah. I am one of many people who will dearly miss him.
BOYA LAI
July 31, 2022
A humor and kind mentor. A fantastic advisor to me for which I will always treasure . My deepest condolences to the family.
April Tang
July 31, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alan Wan
July 31, 2022
I will miss Nozer for his formidable intellectual energy and his warmth and kindness. He has been a fantastic mentor to me, for which I am forever grateful. My sincerest condolences to his family.
BARBARA and Bill Lander
July 31, 2022
This is so very sad to see, but a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. Nozer traveled the world with the love of his life, Norah, and had many stories to tell. We always loved our political debates and just sharing time together. We were neighbors and became great friends. We will miss Nozer, but he will never be forgotten. Our condolences to the family during this difficult time.
jagdish chandra,
July 31, 2022
A close friend, colleague and worthy collaborator. An outstanding teacher who made fundamental contributions to reliability theory, Bayesian statistics, and risk analysis . I lost a brother.
Kishor Trivedi
July 31, 2022
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Nozer was an exceptional researcher/author/teacher and a friend.
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