Donald Sarason

Mathematician and function theorist

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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