José Julián Pérez
Havanna University, Cuba
José Julián Díaz Pérez is a mathematician from Cuba who works in probabilities, particularly with stochastic processes in continuous time and space. His research includes modeling the first passage time problem for Brownian motion particles to enhance stochastic optimization algorithms.
the artwork
El Azaroso Camino de las Revoluciones
Spanish - The Turbulent Trail of Revolutions - 2024 - digital/Python and the matplotlib library
audio commentary
Everyday life is filled with chance—some events are small and daily, while others dramatically alter our paths. Revolutions are profound changes, but unlike ordinary events, we are the small instruments in a symphony in crescendo. Viewed from the box during the orchestral performance, a revolution might appear as sparks of fire moving from place to place. These sparks, if they achieve precise synchronization, will change their colors dramatically and eventually find a definitive way to shine freely, together, and randomly.
José Julián Díaz Pérez
paths to mathematics - the artist's audio commentary
José, What is the first mathematics you remember doing yourself?
José, What drove you into doing mathematcis?
José, Why do you do mathematics? What is your motivation?
José, In what moments do you struggle in science?
José, What do you enjoy in the everyday life of a mathematician?
Mathematics in Cuban Culture
The growth of mathematics in Cuba is deeply intertwined with its history, shaped by unique efforts and the demands of the times. The educational reforms of 1933, after the overthrow of tyranny, created opportunities to consolidate a mathematical community. With the revolutionary victory of 1959, the vision of making mathematics accessible to all grew as a pillar of development. An example was Che Guevara, originally a doctor, who studied mathematics while being Minister of Industry, not only to apply it in his work but also to emphasize, through his leadership, the importance of mathematics.
José Julián Díaz Pérez
