Karen Uhlenbeck
Mathematician and Pioneer in Analysis
Born
August 24th, 1942
83 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A mathematician contributed significantly to the field of mathematics, particularly in geometric analysis and gauge theory. Uhlenbeck's work laid foundational concepts in mathematical physics and differential geometry. Throughout a distinguished career, she held positions at renowned institutions and enhanced the understanding of curvature in geometry. Uhlenbeck was awarded the 2019 Abel Prize, recognizing her contributions to mathematics.
First woman to receive the Abel Prize
Contributions to geometric analysis
Work on gauge theory
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