Cédric Villani
Mathematician and Fields Medal recipient
Born
October 5th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A French mathematician and academic, played a significant role in the fields of mathematics, particularly in mathematical analysis and its applications. Villani obtained a PhD in mathematics from the University of Paris-Sud. Worked at various institutions, including serving as a professor at the École normale supérieure. Contributed to the establishment of the Climate and Health Initiative in France. Authored books aimed at making complex mathematical concepts more accessible to the public.
Received the Fields Medal in 2010
Wrote 'Birth of a Theorem'
Served as a member of the French National Assembly
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