Endre Szemerédi

Mathematician, known for Szemerédi's theorem

Endre Szemerédi - Mathematician, known for Szemerédi's theorem
Born

August 21st, 1940
84 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Hungary

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A mathematician and computer scientist, significant contributions were made in the field of discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science. Key achievements include the development of Szemerédi's theorem, which characterizes the structure of sets with large arithmetic progressions. His work has influenced various areas such as combinatorics, number theory, and computer science. Szemerédi also received several prestigious awards throughout a career spanning decades, affecting both academic research and practical applications in computing.

Developed Szemerédi's theorem

Contributed to the field of combinatorics

Received the Erdős Prize

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