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Masaki Kashiwara

Japanese mathematician · Japan · Academics · Born 1947 · age 79

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Masaki Kashiwara is a Japanese mathematician and professor at the Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS). He is known for his contributions to algebraic analysis, microlocal analysis, D-module theory, Hodge theory, sheaf theory and representation theory.

A life in dates

2025Abel PrizeAward2018Chern MedalAwardKyoto Prize in Basic SciencesAward2005Doctor Honoris Causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie UniversityAward1995Honorary Doctorate of the Henri Poincaré UniversityAward1987Asahi PrizeAward1947Born30 January 1947

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Awards

Abel Prize2025
Chern Medal2018
Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences2018
Doctor Honoris Causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University2005
Honorary Doctorate of the Henri Poincaré University1995
Asahi Prize1987
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class

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Masaki Kashiwara is a Japanese mathematician and professor at the Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS). He is known for his contributions to algebraic analysis, microlocal analysis, D-module theory, Hodge theory, sheaf theory and representation theory. He was awarded the Abel Prize in 2025, and is the award's first recipient from Japan.

Country
Japan
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 79

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