Lou van den Dries

Dutch mathematician and logician

Lou van den Dries - Dutch mathematician and logician
Born

May 26th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

Contributions to model theory and algebra are significant. Developed results on the interplay between differential equations and model theory. Worked extensively on o-minimal structures and provided groundwork for future research in the field. Held a position at the University of Illinois and influenced many students and researchers.

Contributed to model theory and algebra

Developed o-minimal structures

Held a position at the University of Illinois

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