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Sergei Novikov
Advancing algebraic topology and the mathematics of solitons.
Topology · Soliton theory
- Born
- 20 March 1938
- Birthplace
- Nizhny Novgorod
- Died
- 6 June 2024
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Sergei Novikov
Sergei Novikov was a Soviet and Russian mathematician whose research linked topology with mathematical physics. He received a Fields Medal in 1970.
Early life
Mathematical family
His parents Pyotr Novikov and Lyudmila Keldysh were mathematicians.
Moscow education
Entered Moscow State University in 1955 and graduated in 1960.
Career
- 1964–1965
Research degrees
Completed advanced degrees at Moscow State University.
- 1971
Landau Institute
Became head of its mathematics division.
- 1996
Maryland appointment
Moved to the University of Maryland while maintaining Russian research links.
Contributions
Topology
Proved topological invariance of rational Pontryagin classes.
Soliton theory
Studied integrable systems and their geometric connections.
Beyond research
Scientific leadership
Led the Moscow Mathematical Society from 1985 to 1996.
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