Bruno Dupire is a prominent figure in the field of quantitative finance, known for his significant contributions to the development of financial models, particularly in the area of option pricing and volatility modeling. He is widely recognized for his work on the local volatility model, which provides a framework for deriving prices of European-style options based on the underlying asset's volatility structure. Dupire is also noted for his role as a researcher and educator, having worked at various financial institutions and academic institutions.
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