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Jacob Tsimerman
Connecting number theory with algebraic geometry
André–Oort conjecture · Ostrowski Prize
- Born
- 26 April 1988
- Birthplace
- Kazan
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Jacob Tsimerman
Jacob Tsimerman’s research links arithmetic questions with the geometry of algebraic varieties. His work on the André–Oort conjecture brought recognition early in his academic career.
Early life
International upbringing
Born in Kazan, he moved with his family to Israel and then Canada. He studied at Toronto and earned his doctorate at Princeton in 2011.
Career
- 2014
Toronto faculty
Joined the University of Toronto after a Harvard fellowship.
- 2015
Ramanujan Prize
Received the SASTRA award for mathematical research.
- 2026
Fields Medal
Recognised for bringing o-minimality into arithmetic and complex algebraic geometry and for contributions to major conjectures.
Contributions
André–Oort conjecture
Worked on problems concerning special points in arithmetic geometry.
Ostrowski Prize
Received recognition for his mathematical contributions.
Beyond work
Supporting young mathematicians
Led Canada's International Mathematical Olympiad team in 2011–12 and 2014–15. He chaired the Canadian Mathematical Society's IMO committee from 2015 to 2019 and continued as co-chair until October 2020.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Supporting young mathematicians — biographical source ↗2026 Fields Medal — IMU ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Simons Foundation. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.