Manjul Bhargava

Mathematician, Fields Medal recipient

Manjul Bhargava - Mathematician, Fields Medal recipient
Born

August 8th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Canada

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A Canadian-American mathematician and academic, significant contributions were made in number theory. In 2014, received the Fields Medal for advanced work in the field. Contributions include research on algebraic forms and the geometry of numbers. Served as a professor at Princeton University since 2001. Engaged in promoting mathematics education and outreach.

Received the Fields Medal in 2014

Served as a professor at Princeton University

Published influential work in number theory

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