About the Prize in Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics is the basic language of all natural sciences and all modern technology. In the twentieth century mathematics made tremendous strides both in opening new frontiers and in solving important and difficult old problems. Its influence permeates every creative scientific and technological discipline, and extends into the social science.

With the developments in computer science, information technology, and statistics in the twentieth century, the importance of mathematics to mankind will be further enhanced in the twenty-first century.

The Shaw Laureates in Mathematical Sciences 2024

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Peter Sarnak

for his development of the arithmetic theory of thin groups and the affine sieve, by bringing together number theory, analysis, combinatorics, dynamics, geometry and spectral theory.

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    Prize in Mathematical Sciences have been awarded to one laureate only

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    Prize in Mathematical Sciences have been shared by two laureates

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Previous Laureates in The Prize in Mathematical Sciences

The Shaw Prize has been awarded to a total of 32 Mathematical Sciences Laureates from 2004 to 2024.

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