Highlights
Dr. Catalin Barboianu is a mathematician and philosopher of science whose work sits at the intersection of applied probability, gambling mathematics, and the study of how people actually make decisions under risk. He connects formal probability models to real player behavior, clarifying concepts like house edge and RTP, variance and bankroll sizing, independence of trials, and cognitive biases (near-miss, gambler’s fallacy). His reference works — including “Probability Guide to Gambling,” “The Mathematics of Slots,” “Roulette Odds and Profits,” “The Mathematics of Lottery,” and “Texas Hold’em Odds” — synthesize rigorous results into clear guidance for readers and editors. An overview of his research domains and publications is available on his official profile, with a consolidated list of titles on the books page and his Amazon author page. For academic visibility and citations, see his profiles on PhilPeople, Academia.edu, and Google Scholar.
Experience
Over more than two decades, Dr. Barboianu has authored and edited a substantial body of work in applied probability and the philosophy of science while translating mathematical ideas into accessible language for a broad readership. He has collaborated with academic and editorial projects focused on scientific literacy and clarity of communication, and he has advised on the correct use of statistical terminology in gambling-related content (odds, expected value, variance, RTP). A concise professional summary and publication list are presented on his official profile, with formal details in his curriculum vitae (PDF). His portfolio emphasizes transparent modeling assumptions, caution about short-run dispersion versus long-run averages, and evidence-based responsible gambling messages.
Education
Dr. Barboianu holds a PhD in Philosophy of Science (University of Bucharest), with a thesis on the epistemology of mathematical modeling and the applicability of mathematics in the sciences. He also earned an MSc in Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics and a BSc in Pure Mathematics (University of Bucharest). Degree history, research areas, and academic activity can be verified in his CV and academic profiles on Academia.edu and PhilPeople.
Articles by Dr. Catalin Barboianu
October 30, 2025
Key statistical terms in gambling – definitions and…
Games of chance are conceived on the basis of mathematical models, which ensure their functionality and guarantee profit for their…