Wang Yuan (mathematician)
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Wang Yuan (Chinese: 王元; pinyin: Wáng Yuán; 29 April 1930 – 14 May 2021) was a Chinese mathematician and writer known for his contributions to the Goldbach conjecture. He was a president of the Chinese Mathematical Society and head of the Institute of Mathematics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.[1]
Not to be confused with Yuan Wang (control theorist).
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Wang Yuan | |
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Born | (1930-04-29)29 April 1930 Lanxi, Zhejiang, China |
Died | 14 May 2021(2021-05-14) (aged 91) Beijing, China |
Nationality | Chinese |
Alma mater | Zhejiang University |
Known for | Number theory, History of mathematics, Numerical analysis, Design of experiments |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Institutions | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
Doctoral advisor | Hua Luogeng |
Notable students | Shou-Wu Zhang |
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