Phillip A. Griffiths
Professor
School of Mathematics

The mathematical research of Phillip Griffiths is in geometry. He and his collaborators initiated the theory of variation of Hodge structure, which has come to play a central role in many aspects of algebraic geometry and the uses of that subject in modern theoretical physics. In addition to algebraic geometry, Griffiths has made contributions to differential and integral geometry, geometric function theory and the geometry of partial differential equations. Past Director of the Institute for Advanced Study (1991-2003), Griffiths leads the Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) whose primary goal is to create and nurture world-class science and scientific talent in the developing world. He has taught many outstanding students who are making significant contributions to their fields.

Ph.D., Princeton University, 1962; Dwight Robinson Professor of Mathematics, Harvard University, 1972-83; Provost and James B. Duke Professor of Mathematics at Duke University, 1983-91; Institute for Advanced Study, Member, 1968-70, Director, 1991-2003, Professor, 2004-; Member, National Academy of Sciences, National Science Board, American Philosophical Society; General Secretary, International Mathematical Union; Foreign Associate, Third World Academy of Sciences; Editor, Annals of Mathematics; Brazilian Order of Scientific Merit (Grand-Cruz), 2002.