Luis Caffarelli

Mathematician with significant theories

Luis Caffarelli - Mathematician with significant theories
Born

December 8th, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An Argentinian-American mathematician contributed to the fields of partial differential equations and fluid mechanics. Provided pivotal insights into free boundary problems, particularly in the study of elliptic equations. Held a professorship at the University of Texas at Austin, influencing numerous students and researchers. Published significant research papers that advanced understanding in mathematical analysis.

Made foundational contributions to free boundary problems

Held a professorship at the University of Texas at Austin

Published influential research in partial differential equations

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