Oscar Lanford

Mathematician and academic leader

Oscar Lanford - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1940
Born

1940
86 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Academic contributions focused on functional analysis and topology. Held a professorship at the University of Southern California. Engaged in various mathematical research projects and published articles in peer-reviewed journals. Also served as an editor for mathematical publications, shaping academic discourse in the field.

Contributed to functional analysis

Published articles in mathematical journals

Served as editor for mathematical publications

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