People

  1. Home
  2. People
  3. Benoit Mandelbrot
Benoit Mandelbrot

Benoit Mandelbrot

Formal First Name
Benoit
Dates
1924 - 2010
Location
United States

Benoit Mandelbrot was a French and American mathematician and polymath with broad interests in the practical sciences, especially regarding what he labeled as "the art of roughness" of physical phenomena and "the uncontrolled element in life." He was largely responsible for the present interest in fractal geometry. He showed how fractals can occur in many different places in both mathematics and elsewhere in nature.

Professional Experience

Academic History

HONORS & RECOGNITIONS

  • He has received numerous honors and prizes in recognition of his remarkable achievements.

  • Some of his awards include:

    • 1985 Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science

    • 1986 Franklin Medal

    • 1987 Alexander von Humboldt Prize

    • 1998 Steinmetz Medal

    • 1991 Nevada Medal

    • 1993 Wolf Prize for Physics

Warnings and Disclaimers

The information contained herein is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. It is not designed to meet your personal financial situation - we are not investment advisors nor do we give personalized investment advice. The opinions expressed herein are those of the publisher and are subject to change without notice. It may become outdated an there is no obligation to update any such information.

Copyright Finnotes.org © 2018 - 2020