Year |
|
Winner |
Winner Work |
2013 |
|
Pierre Deligne |
For seminal contributions to algebraic geometry and for their transformative impact on number theory, representation theory, and related fields. |
2012 |
|
Endre Szemerédi |
For his fundamental contributions to discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science, and in recognition of the profound and lasting impact of these contributions on additive number theory and ergodic theory. |
2011 |
|
John Milnor |
For pioneering discoveries in topology, geometry and algebra. |
2010 |
|
John Tate |
For his vast and lasting impact on the theory of numbers. |
2009 |
|
Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov |
For his revolutionary contributions to geometry. |
2008 |
|
John G. Thompson |
For their profound achievements in algebra and in particular for shaping modern group theory. |
|
Jacques Tits |
For their profound achievements in algebra and in particular for shaping modern group theory. |
2007 |
|
S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan |
For his fundamental contributions to probability theory and in particular for creating a unified theory of large deviations. |
2006 |
|
Lennart Carleson |
For his profound and seminal contributions to harmonic analysis and the theory of smooth dynamical systems. |
2005 |
|
Peter Lax |
For his groundbreaking contributions to the theory and application of partial differential equations and to the computation of their solutions. |
2004 |
|
Michael Atiyah |
For their discovery and proof of the index theorem, bringing together topology, geometry and analysis, and their outstanding role in building new bridges between mathematics and theoretical physics. |
|
Isadore Singer |
For their discovery and proof of the index theorem, bringing together topology, geometry and analysis, and their outstanding role in building new bridges between mathematics and theoretical physics. |
2003 |
|
Jean-Pierre Serre |
For playing a key role in shaping the modern form of many parts of mathematics, including topology, algebraic geometry and number theory. |