IMU, ICM, Medals, Prizes, and Laureates

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-7258-4616-0
Verlag: MDPI AG

Buch, Englisch, 234 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 785 g

The book begins with the formal establishment of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) and its purpose of promoting international cooperation in mathematics by supporting and assisting the international Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) every four years. The book presents the most important features of each ICM (from 1897 to 2022) including the history of various medals and awards, particularly the Fields Medal, which is regarded as one of the highest honors a mathematician can receive and has been described as the Nobel Prize of mathematics. For each Laureate, the book provides their family background, a short description of the work that led to the award, a history of academic jobs, research conducted after receiving the award, and a list of further honors and awards. This book will stimulate all mathematicians, especially students who think that mathematics is less rewarding compared to other disciplines.

Zielgruppe

Professionals/Scholars

Autoren/Hrsg.

Agarwal, Ravi P.

Über Autor(innen)

Agarwal, Ravi P.
Ravi P. Agarwal is an Emeritus Research Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Systems Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology (USA). He completed his PhD at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, in 1973. Professor Agarwal has authored or co-authored 52 books (mostly with Springer) and more than 2000 research articles. He has received numerus honors and awards from several universities of the world. His research interests include nonlinear analysis, differential and difference equations, fixed point theory, and general inequalities.