Francis Ginibre is a French mathematician known for his contributions to the field of probability theory and statistics. He is particularly recognized for the development of the Ginibre ensemble, which describes the eigenvalues of certain random matrices. His work has had a significant impact on both theoretical and applied mathematics. Born in 1921, Ginibre's research has influenced various areas, including quantum mechanics and statistical physics. His studies on random matrices have provided insights into the behavior of complex systems and have applications in fields such as machine learning and data science.