Mark Krasnosel'skii

Mathematician and academic in functional analysis

Mark Krasnosel'skii - Mathematician and academic in functional analysis
Born

April 27th, 1920
104 years ago

Died

February 13th, 1997
28 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Russia

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A Russian-Ukrainian mathematician contributed significantly to functional analysis, topology, and differential equations. Emphasized the study of nonlinear functional analysis and applied these principles in various fields. Served as a professor at several institutions and published numerous papers and books that have been referenced widely. Engaged in educating future mathematicians and influenced several branches of mathematics through original theories and solutions. His research led to advancements in understanding fixed-point theorems, which are essential in various areas of mathematics and applied sciences.

Contributed to nonlinear functional analysis

Published influential texts and papers

Developed fixed-point theorems

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