Mikhail Lavrentyev
Russian mathematician and hydrodynamicist
Born
November 19th, 1900
124 years ago
Died
October 15th, 1980
44 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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A mathematician and hydrodynamicist contributed significantly to the field of applied mathematics. Established the Siberian Branch of the Academy of Sciences in 1957, facilitating research in mathematical sciences. Developed research focused on boundary layer theory and turbulence. Authored several influential works and supervised many doctoral students, shaping future research in mathematics and fluid mechanics.
Established the Siberian Branch of the Academy of Sciences
Contributed to boundary layer theory and turbulence
Authored influential works in applied mathematics
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