Yakov ’Yasha’ Eliashberg (Image credit: Yakov Eliashberg)
Yakov 'Yasha' Eliashberg (Image credit: Yakov Eliashberg) Stanford mathematics Professor Yakov "Yasha" Eliashberg is a recipient of the 2020 Wolf Prize in Mathematics. Along with the Fields Medal and Abel Prize, the Wolf Prize is considered one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics. Stanford mathematics professor Yakov "Yasha" Eliashberg has been jointly awarded the 2020 Wolf Prize in Mathematics for his contributions to differential geometry and topology. Awarded since 1978, the Wolf Prize recognizes "outstanding scientists and artists from around the world.. for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among peoples." Along with the Fields Medal and Abel Prize, it is considered the closest equivalent to a Nobel Prize in mathematics. Eliashberg is the third Stanford math professor to receive the Wolf Prize in Mathematics: Joseph Keller was the prize's 1996-1997 recipient and Richard Schoen received the prize in 2017. "When I learned of the news, I was surprised and very excited because this is a very famous prize and one that many of my mathematical heroes have received," said Eliashberg, who is the Herald L. and Caroline L. Ritch Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences.
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