Current Member Assaf Naor Receives 2018 Frederic Esser Nemmers Mathematics Prize

Assaf Naor, Member in the School of Mathematics, has received the 2018 Frederic Esser Nemmers Mathematics Prize from Northwestern University for his profound work on the geometry of metric spaces, which has led to breakthroughs in the theory of algorithms. The Nemmers Prize is awarded for achievement and work of lasting significance in the field of mathematics. In particular, the prize recognizes major contributions to new knowledge or the development of significant new modes of analysis.