Robert MacPherson
Mathematician and academic
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Scientists & Innovators
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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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