Jesse Douglas

Mathematician and academic with contributions to the theory of partial differential equations.

Jesse Douglas - Mathematician and academic with contributions to the theory of partial differential equations.
Born

July 3rd, 1897
127 years ago

Died

1965
60 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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This individual made significant contributions to mathematics, particularly in the area of differential equations. Studied at both Princeton University and the University of Chicago, earning a Ph.D. in mathematics. Contributed to the field through important research and publications, notably involving the existence of solutions to certain classes of equations in mathematical physics. Awarded the Presidential Certificate of Merit for research. Later held a professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where further research and teaching were conducted.

Contributed to differential equations

Awarded the Presidential Certificate of Merit

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