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Mathematician and philosopher of science, science writer, and problem gambling researcher; over 25 years of experience

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I am researcher and expert in the following areas: pure and applied mathematics (discrete mathematics, probability theory, gaming mathematics), cognitive psychology (problem gambling), philosophy of education, education sciences (science and mathematics education), philosophy of science and mathematics, epistemology, philosophy of language. - Former teacher of mathematics. - Associate researcher at University of Bucharest. - Editor-in-chief at Infarom, PhilScience Press. - Founder of PhilScience. - Consultant for the mathematical aspects of games of chance for the gaming industry and problem-gambling institutions. - Science writer. Publications: author of 15 books in school and applied mathematics (of which 11 books on mathematics of gambling), philosophy of science and mathematics; author of 17 research articles in reputed journals and several articles in specialty publications; designer of 4 projects of interdisciplinary research.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Applied Mathematics
• ☆ Mathematics Education
• ☆ Game Theory
• ☆ Pure Mathematics
• ☆ Discrete Mathematics
• ☆ Modern Philosophy
• ☆ Analytic Philosophy
• ☆ Epistemology
• ☆ Science Education

Services

• Writing

Writing Technical Writing

Work Experience

Researcher, Editor

PhilScience

August 2019 - Present

Education

PhD (Philosophy of Science)

University of Bucharest

October 2014 - October 2017

Masters of Science (Mathematics (Probability Theory and Statistics))

University of Bucharest

September 1991 - June 1992

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)

University of Bucharest

September 1986 - June 1991

Certifications

• PhD diploma

  University of Bucharest

  April 2018 - Present

Publications

PREPRINT

Catalin Barboianu (2024). Mathematical models of games of chance: Epistemological taxonomy and potential in problem-gambling research .

Catalin Barboianu (2024). Reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in iGaming online content: A qualitative analysis - Fifth technical report .

Catalin Barboianu (2024). Reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in iGaming online content - A qualitative analysis: The usage of key math terms - Technical report no. 6 .

Catalin Barboianu (2024). Epistemic Circularity: Worry, Illusion, and Determination .

Catalin Barboianu (2024). Reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in iGaming online content: A qualitative analysis - Fifth technical report .

Catalin Barboianu (2024). Reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in iGaming online content: A qualitative analysis - Fourth technical report .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). The reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in iGaming content: A qualitative analysis - Technical report no. 3 .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). The reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in iGaming content: A qualitative analysis - Technical report no. 3 .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). Qualitative analysis of the reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in gaming online content - second technical report .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). Mathematician's call for interdisciplinary research effort .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). The Epistemology of the Near Miss and Its Potential Contribution in the Prevention and Treatment of Problem-Gambling .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). Wigner's Puzzle on Applicability of Mathematics: On What Table to Assemble It? .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). Is the secrecy of the parametric configuration of slot machines rationally justified? The exposure of the mathematical facts of games of chance as an ethical obligation .

Catalin Barboianu (2023). Qualitative analysis of the reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in gaming online content - Technical report no. 1 .

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Catalin Barboianu (2024). Non-mathematical dimensions of randomness: Implications for problem gambling . Journal of Gambling Issues.

(2022). Structural-Epistemic Interdisciplinarity and the Nature of Interdisciplinary Challenges . Logos & Episteme.

Cătălin Bărboianu(2022). Mathematics of casino carnival games . International Gambling Studies. 22. (1). p. 180--182. Informa {UK} Limited

Cătălin Bărboianu (2020). Wigner’s Puzzle on Applicability of Mathematics: On What Table to Assemble It? . Axiomathes.

Cătălin Bărboianu(2019). The Epistemology of the Near Miss and Its Potential Contribution in the Prevention and Treatment of Problem-Gambling . Journal of Gambling Studies. 35. (3). p. 1063--1078. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

(2019). The Nature of the Structures of Applied Mathematics and the Metatheoretical Justification for the Mathematical Modeling . Romanian Journal of Analytical Philosophy.

(2019). The Epistemology of the Near Miss and Its Potential Contribution in the Prevention and Treatment of Problem-Gambling . Journal of Gambling Studies.

(2016). Statul epistemic actual al Argumentelor de Indispensabilitate in filosofia stiintei . Analele Universitatii din Craiova. Seria Filosofie (Annals of the University of Craiova. Philosophy Series).

(2015). Mathematical models of games of chance: Epistemological taxonomy and potential in problem-gambling research . UNLV Gaming Research & Review.

(2015). The "Unreasonable" Effectiveness of Mathematics: The Foundational Approach of the Theoretic Alternatives . Revista de Filosofie.

(2014). Is the secrecy of the parametric configuration of slot machines rationally justified? The exposure of the mathematical facts of games of chance as an ethical obligation . Journal of Gambling Issues.

(2014). CIRCULARITIES IN THE CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHICAL ACCOUNTS OF THE APPLICABILITY OF MATHEMATICS IN THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE . Revista de Filosofie.

(2013). Mathematician's call for interdisciplinary research effort . International Gambling Studies.

(2013). THE MATHEMATICAL FACTS OF GAMES OF CHANCE BETWEEN EXPOSURE, TEACHING, AND CONTRIBUTION TO COGNITIVE THERAPIES: PRINCIPLES OF AN OPTIMAL MATHEMATICAL INTERVENTION FOR RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING . Romanian Journal of Experimental Applied Psychology.

(2011). Problem 11589: Where are the zeros?. The American Mathematical Monthly.

(2008). Problem 11402: Squares on Graphs. The American Mathematical Monthly.

(1982). Olympiad problem. Gazeta Matematica.

REPORT

Catalin Barboianu (2023). The reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in iGaming content: A qualitative analysis - Technical report no. 3 . PhilScience.

Catalin Barboianu (2023). Qualitative analysis of the reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in gaming online content - second technical report . PhilScience.

Catalin Barboianu (2023). Qualitative analysis of the reflection of the mathematical dimension of gambling in gaming online content - Technical report no. 1 . PhilScience.

BOOK

(2022). Understanding Your Game: A Mathematician's Advice for Rational and Safe Gambling . PhilScience Press.

(2021). Filosofia aplicabilitatii matematicii: Modele teoretice . PhilScience Press.

(2021). What is Mathematics: School Guide to Conceptual Understanding of Mathematics . PhilScience Press.

(2020). Ce este matematica: Ghidul şcolar al înţelegerii conceptuale a matematicii . PhilScience Press.

(2018). Filosofia aplicabilitatii matematicii: Intre irational si rational . Infarom.

(2017). Rolul constitutiv al matematicii in stiinta structurala . Infarom.

(2013). The Mathematics of Slots: Configurations, Combinations, Probabilities.

(2011). Texas Hold'em Poker Odds for Your Strategy, with Probability-Based Hand Analyses.

(2009). The Mathematics of Lottery: Odds, Combinations, Systems.

(2008). MATHEMATICS PROBLEMS WITH SEPARATE PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS: HINTS, ALGORITHMS, PROOFS. VOLUME 1 - INTERMEDIATE AND COLLEGE ALGEBRA.

(2008). Roulette Odds and Profits: The Mathematics of Complex Bets.

(2007). DRAW POKER ODDS: The Mathematics of Classical Poker.

(2006). Probability Guide to Gambling: The Mathematics of Dice, Slots, Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack, Poker, Lottery and Sport Bets.

(2006). Understanding and Calculating the Odds: Probability Theory Basics and Calculus Guide for Beginners, with Applications in Games of Chance and Everyday Life.

(2004). Texas Hold'em Odds.

BOOK REVIEW

(2021). Book review - Mathematics of casino carnival games . International Gambling Studies.

(2021). Book Review - Luck, logic, and white lies: the mathematics of games, second edition . International Gambling Studies.

MAGAZINE ARTICLE

(2021). Mathematics for gamblers: Trusting and not trusting mathematics . AEON.

(2018). APPLIED MATHEMATICIANS IN THE SERVICE OF PRESSING GLOBAL ISSUES . Euroscientist.

(2013). Revealing Slots Secrets: Generating a PAR Sheet Through Statistical Methods. Slot Tech.

(2012). The Probabilities of Gaming. European Casinos - The Elite.