Catalin Barboianu

Catalin Barboianu

Mathematician and Philosopher of Science PhD

35 Artículos

Aspectos destacados

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.

Experiencia

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.

Educación

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.

Artículos de Catalin Barboianu

La falacia del jugador en las tragaperras: por qué no existen las máquinas “calientes” y “frías”

La falacia del jugador en las tragaperras: por…

La falacia del jugador en las tragaperras La falacia del jugador es la distorsión cognitiva relacionada con el juego más…

La falacia del jugador explicada: por qué las rachas no tienen relevancia

La falacia del jugador explicada: por qué las…

La actividad de juego puede resultar gratificante, ya sea con fines de entretenimiento o de obtener beneficios. Esas recompensas tienen…

Explicación de la ventaja de la casa en las tragaperras: RTP, volatilidad y cómo funcionan realmente las probabilidades de las tragaperras

Explicación de la ventaja de la casa en…

Hoy en día, las tragaperras son los juegos de casino más populares y uno de los factores que contribuyen a…

Ventaja de la casa en blackjack explicada: estrategias, reglas y probabilidades para jugar mejor

Ventaja de la casa en blackjack explicada: estrategias,…

Blackjack tiene un estatus especial entre los juegos de casino: es el único juego de casino que permite una estrategia…

Términos estadísticos clave en el juego (cuotas, EV, ventaja de la casa, RTP)

Términos estadísticos clave en el juego (cuotas, EV,…

Los juegos de azar se conciben sobre la base de modelos matemáticos, que garantizan su funcionamiento y aseguran el beneficio…