Ioana Dumitriu

Mathematician specializing in geometry

Ioana Dumitriu - Mathematician specializing in geometry
Born

July 6th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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This mathematician specializes in differential geometry and complex analysis. Holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley. Has served as a faculty member at several universities, contributing to research in geometric analysis and topology. Research interests include areas such as mathematical physics and low-dimensional topology.

Contributed to geometric analysis

Published numerous research papers

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