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Valery
Alexeev
Distinguished
Research Professor of Mathematics
Distinguished
Research Professor 2004
Creative Research
Medal 2001
Valery Alexeev, a Professor of Mathematics, settled several
fundamental problems in algebraic geometry, a field concerned
with systems of algebraic equations and their solutions. Leading
algebraic geometers call him “a brilliant and original mathematician,” comparing
him with luminaries who have received math’s equivalent of the
Nobel Prize – the Fields Medal, awarded every four years. Dr.
Alexeev collaborates with such leading mathematics researchers
as Fields Medalist Shigefumi Mori and has received continuous
NSF research funding since 1994. His collaboration with University
of Grenoble’s Michel Brion opened a new research area in algebraic
geometry. In 2002, the Annals of Mathematics published
his 97-page work. It was also selected for the AMS Featured
Review, among the fewer than 1 percent of those submitted. A
dedicated educator, Dr. Alexeev co-organized his department’s
high school math competitions and coached Georgia high school
students for the American Regional Mathematics League. He also
participates on his department’s NSF grant to help prepare graduate
students for math careers. His awards include a Sloan Foundation
fellowship, a prestigious award given to young scientists, and
a 2002 UGA Creative Research Medal.
Source: 25th Annual Research Awards Program (2004)
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