Shoshichi Kobayashi

Mathematician renowned for hyperbolic geometry

Shoshichi Kobayashi - Mathematician renowned for hyperbolic geometry
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

August 29th, 2012
13 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A mathematician and academic specialized in differential geometry and geometric topology. Pioneered research on several topics including hyperbolic geometry and complex manifolds. Contributed significantly to the field through various publications and lectures, influencing both mathematics and its applications. Served as a professor at multiple institutions and played a key role in promoting mathematics education.

Published influential texts on differential geometry

Contributed to the development of hyperbolic geometry

Taught at prestigious universities such as Stanford

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