Ken Ono
Mathematician specializing in number theory
Born
March 20th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A mathematician focused on number theory and partitions. Contributions include work on the conjectures related to the partition function and contributions to Ramanujan's mock modular forms. Holds a position at Emory University. Has co-authored various research papers and contributed to significant advancements in the field of mathematics.
Contributed to the theory of partitions
Co-authored work on Ramanujan's mock modular forms
Served as a professor at Emory University
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