Lov�sz wins 2010 Kyoto Prize
June 18, 2010
L�szl� Lov�sz -- director of the Mathematical Institute at E�tv�s Lor�nd University in Hungary and current president of the International Mathematical Union -- has won the 2010 Kyoto Prize in basic sciences for "Outstanding Contributions to Mathematical Sciences Based on Discrete Optimization Algorithms."
According to the citation:
"Through his advanced research on discrete structures, Dr. Lov�sz has provided a link among various branches of mathematics in terms of algorithms, thereby influencing a broad spectrum of the mathematical sciences - including discrete mathematics, combinatorial optimization and theoretical computer science. In so doing, Dr. Lov�sz has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of both the academic and technological possibilities of the mathematical sciences."
This prize carries a monetary award of 50 million yen.
