Robert MacPherson

Mathematician and academic

Robert MacPherson - Mathematician and academic
Born

May 25th, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributed significantly to the field of mathematics, particularly in areas such as geometric topology and algebraic geometry. Worked extensively in homotopy theory and related fields. Served as a professor at Princeton University and held prestigious positions within various mathematical societies. Published numerous influential papers and was a leading figure in mathematical research and education.

Contributed to homotopy theory

Published influential mathematical papers

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