Éva Tardos

Hungarian mathematician and educator

Éva Tardos - Hungarian mathematician and educator
Born

October 1st, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Hungary

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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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