Éva Tardos
Hungarian mathematician and educator
Achieved significant contributions in the fields of algorithms and game theory. Served as a professor at Cornell University, influencing future generations of mathematicians. Co-authored important texts on combinatorial optimization and algorithm design. Played a key role in advancing research in algorithmic game theory and its application in economics.
Co-authored the textbook 'Algorithm Design'
Contributed to algorithmic game theory research
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