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IIT faculty awarded Infosys Mathematics Prize
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Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 00:16 IST |
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Mumbai: Dr. Manindra Agrawal. N. Rama Rao, Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has been selected as the winner of the Infosys Mathematics Prize 2008. Dr. Agrawal was chosen by a jury of eminent academicians from across the world and will be awarded 
10 lakh and a medal for his research in Complexity Theory.
The Infosys Mathematics Prize was jointly instituted by Infosys and National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) earlier this year to encourage and foster an interest in mathematics. This prize is awarded to a nominated candidate who has made outstanding contributions - fundamental or applied - in any field of mathematics including the areas of pure mathematics, mathematical foundations of computer science and applied mathematics in natural, life and social sciences.
Dr. Agrawal is best known for the discovery of a deterministic polynomial time algorithm, for primality testing in his joint paper with his former students. This discovery resolved a long-standing problem of a fast test of primality, which had been the subject of intense study in the field of mathematics and computer science research.
N R Narayana Murthy, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys said, "The Infosys Mathematics Prize recognizes contributions of extraordinary depth and influence to mathematical sciences. We hope that this award will reiterate the importance of mathematics across different sciences and encourage students to cultivate an interest in the subject."
"India has established programs in strategic areas like atomic energy, defense, space, IT and meteorology. A strong base in mathematics is fundamental to advancement in all of these. Significantly, mathematics is increasingly finding applications in a number of new areas such as computer science, life sciences, social sciences, economics, apart from traditional areas, said Dr. K Kasturirangan, Director, NIAS.
10 lakh and a medal for his research in Complexity Theory.
The Infosys Mathematics Prize was jointly instituted by Infosys and National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) earlier this year to encourage and foster an interest in mathematics. This prize is awarded to a nominated candidate who has made outstanding contributions - fundamental or applied - in any field of mathematics including the areas of pure mathematics, mathematical foundations of computer science and applied mathematics in natural, life and social sciences.
Dr. Agrawal is best known for the discovery of a deterministic polynomial time algorithm, for primality testing in his joint paper with his former students. This discovery resolved a long-standing problem of a fast test of primality, which had been the subject of intense study in the field of mathematics and computer science research.
N R Narayana Murthy, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys said, "The Infosys Mathematics Prize recognizes contributions of extraordinary depth and influence to mathematical sciences. We hope that this award will reiterate the importance of mathematics across different sciences and encourage students to cultivate an interest in the subject."
"India has established programs in strategic areas like atomic energy, defense, space, IT and meteorology. A strong base in mathematics is fundamental to advancement in all of these. Significantly, mathematics is increasingly finding applications in a number of new areas such as computer science, life sciences, social sciences, economics, apart from traditional areas, said Dr. K Kasturirangan, Director, NIAS.
