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Kunihiko Kodaira
Mathematician

Kunihiko Kodaira

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Advancing complex geometry and the theory of algebraic surfaces.

Deformation theory · Surface classification

Born
16 March 1915
Birthplace
Tokyo
Died
26 July 1997

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Kunihiko Kodaira

Kunihiko Kodaira was a Japanese mathematician whose work connected analysis with algebraic geometry.

Early life

Tokyo

Earned degrees in mathematics and physics, followed by a doctorate in 1949.

Career

  1. 1949

    Princeton

    Joined the Institute for Advanced Study at Hermann Weyl’s invitation.

  2. 1954

    Fields Medal

    Became the first Japanese recipient.

  3. 1955

    Professorship

    Was promoted at Princeton University.

Contributions

Deformation theory

Developed the theory of varying complex structures with Donald Spencer.

Surface classification

Advanced the classification of complex surfaces.

Beyond work

Wartime study

Developed expertise in Hodge theory despite working in relative isolation.

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