Dennis Sullivan

American mathematician · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1941 · age 85

Dennis Parnell Sullivan is an American mathematician known for his work in algebraic topology, geometric topology, and dynamical systems. He holds the Albert Einstein Chair at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and is a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University.

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2022Abel PrizeAward2014Balzan PrizeAward2013Fellow of the American Mathematical SocietyAward2010Wolf Prize in MathematicsAward2006Steele Prize for Lifetime AchievementAward2004National Medal of ScienceAward2001Honorary Doctorate at École Normale Supérieure de LyonAward1994King Faisal International Prize in ScienceAwardKing Faisal PrizeAward1981Élie Cartan PrizeAward1971Oswald Veblen Prize in GeometryAward1941Born12 February 1941

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