Abstract:
Dr Eugene H. Stanley (1941–) is one of the most influenc-ing figures in the discipline of Econophysics. He was born in Oklahoma City, US, and was awarded the PhD in physics at Harvard University.1 In 1976 he joined Boston University as Professor of Physics, and was promoted to Professor of Physiology and University Professor, in 1978 and 1979, respectively. In 2007 he was offered joint appointments with the Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering Departments, and in 2011 he was made William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor.