Alain Connes
French mathematician
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French mathematician
Born
April 1, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
professor, mathematician, university teacher
FranceBorn in Draguignan
1947
Born in Draguignan (1947-04-01)
1975
AwardCours Peccot
1977
AwardCNRS silver medal
1979
AwardHonorary doctorate from Queen's University
1980
AwardPrix Ampère
1981
PositionDirector of Research at CNRS (1981–1984)
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Alain Connes is a French mathematician, known for his contributions to the study of operator algebras and noncommutative geometry. He was a professor at the Collège de France, Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques, Ohio State University and Vanderbilt University. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 1982.
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Who is Alain Connes?+
Alain Connes is a French mathematician, known for his contributions to the study of operator algebras and noncommutative geometry. He was a professor at the Collège de France, Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques, Ohio State University and Vanderbilt University. He was awarded the Fields Medal i
What does the name Alain mean?+
The name Alain means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is of French origin.
When was Alain Connes born?+
Alain Connes was born on April 1, 1947.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.
The name Alain is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is traditionally a male name.
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