Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov
Mathematician, known for Gromov's work
Born
December 23rd, 1943
81 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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A mathematician contributed significantly in the fields of geometry, topology, and group theory. Developed the theory of hyperbolic groups and introduced concepts such as Gromov–Hausdorff distance. His work spanned multiple areas including geometric group theory and symplectic geometry. Gromov obtained the Clay Prize in 2009, recognizing his profound contributions to mathematics. Served as a professor and held positions at both Russian and French academic institutions.
Developed the theory of hyperbolic groups
Introduced Gromov–Hausdorff distance
Received the Clay Prize in 2009
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