Jean Taylor
Mathematician and academic in topology
Born
September 17th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Specialized in topology, contributed significantly to the field through research and publications. Worked extensively in mathematical modeling and applied mathematics. Held academic positions at various institutions, mentoring students and collaborating on research projects. Published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals, advancing understanding in geometric topology and related areas. Engaged in various mathematical conferences and symposiums, sharing expertise with fellow mathematicians.
Contributed to geometric topology
Published research in peer-reviewed journals
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