Boris Delaunay
Mathematician known for Delaunay triangulation
Born
1890
135 years ago
Died
July 17th, 1980
44 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Contributed significantly to mathematics, particularly in topology and computational geometry. Developed the Delaunay triangulation, a fundamental structure in geometry that maximizes the minimum angle of triangles. Published works on the properties of polyhedra and Voronoi diagrams. Held a professorship and contributed to the education of future mathematicians.
Developed Delaunay triangulation
Contributed to Voronoi diagrams
Published significant mathematical works
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