David Kazhdan
Mathematician and academic specializing in representation theory
Born
June 20th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Israel
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Born in 1946, a mathematician and academic specialized in representation theory, algebraic geometry, and number theory. Played a significant role in the development of Kazhdan-Lusztig theory, which has had a lasting impact on representation theory and geometry. Contributed extensively to the Langlands program, which connects number theory and representation theory. Has held prominent academic positions and has influenced many areas of mathematics through publications and mentorship.
Developed the Kazhdan-Lusztig theory
Contributed to the Langlands program
Published numerous influential papers
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