Kunihiko Kodaira

Mathematician, Fields Medal recipient

Kunihiko Kodaira - Mathematician, Fields Medal recipient
Born

March 16th, 1915
110 years ago

Died

1997
28 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Japan

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A prominent mathematician, contributions focused on complex analysis and algebraic geometry. Developed new methods in the theory of functions, which impacted the area of several complex variables. Awarded the Fields Medal in 1954 for significant advancements in mathematics. Worked at various prestigious institutions, including Princeton University and the University of Tokyo, influencing mathematical research and education.

Awarded the Fields Medal in 1954

Developed the Kodaira embedding theorem

Contributed to the theory of sheaves

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