Donald Sarason
Mathematician and function theorist
Born
January 26th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the area of function theory. Specializes in complex analysis and operator theory. Held a professorship at the University of Maryland. Authored influential papers and books that advanced the understanding of the boundary behavior of holomorphic functions. Engaged in academic discourse and mentoring, shaping future mathematicians through education.
Authored 'Complex Function Theory'
Developed concepts in function theory
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