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Hugo Duminil-Copin
Probability research explaining phase transitions in lattice models.
Self-avoiding walks · Fields Medal
- Born
- 26 August 1985
- Birthplace
- Châtenay-Malabry
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Hugo Duminil-Copin
French mathematician whose work connects probability with statistical physics. He received the Fields Medal in 2022 for studies of critical behaviour.
Early life
Sport and mathematics
Grew up outside Paris and considered pursuing handball before choosing a science-focused education. Studied in Paris and completed his doctorate in Geneva.
Career
- 2012
Doctorate
Completed research under Stanislav Smirnov.
- 2014
Geneva professor
Advanced to a full professorship.
- 2016
IHES
Became a permanent professor at the institute.
Contributions
Self-avoiding walks
Published work with Smirnov on paths through a hexagonal lattice.
Fields Medal
Recognised for probability methods applied to phase transitions.
Beyond work
Sporting interests
Played many sports as a child; handball was a serious early interest before his decision to focus on mathematics.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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