Boris Rozovsky, 79

Boris Rozovsky was born in Odessa on June 8, 1945. The only son of a pediatrician and university professor, he followed in his father’s footsteps to pursue an academic career. He graduated from Moscow State University in 1968 and obtained his Ph.D. followed by Dr. Science degrees.  

Boris, together with his family, immigrated to the United States in 1988. His professional and academic career flourished in the U.S. Boris served as a Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Center for Applied Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southern California through 2006. He retired from Brown University as the Ford Foundation Professor of Applied Mathematics. Boris authored four textbooks and countless research papers and scholarly articles, and he was a recipient of multiple academic honors and medals. He was a well-respected colleague to his peers and an exceptional mentor to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.  

Boris was married to his wife, Irina, for 55 years. He was a beloved father to his daughter, Julie, and father-in-law to Ben, and an exceptional grandfather to Mia and Noah. Boris was a doting son and son-in-law. 

An avid art collector, reader and traveler, Boris loved to tell a good story, and he loved a party. He never missed an opportunity to celebrate his family and friends.  

His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives and our hearts. He will be missed by all. May his memory be a blessing.  

He is survived by his wife, Irina; daughter, Julie (Benjamin); and his grandchildren, Mia and Noah. 

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