In the history of mathematics, Susanna Terracini is one of the names that keeps returning.
The record lists Susanna Terracini as Italian mathematician.
Susanna Terracini was born at South London in 1963. Her recorded nationality is Italy. She studied at University of Turin and International School for Advanced Studies.
Modern mathematics is collaborative and increasingly computational; proofs can now run to thousands of pages or depend on machine verification.
Her academic posts were held at University of Turin, University of Milan-Bicocca and Polytechnic University of Milan.
Mathematical work is judged by whether anyone can build on it, and that judgement takes decades.
Recognition followed: Vinti Prize (2002).
That the work was done from Italy matters: mathematical training, institutions and the language of publication have never been evenly distributed.
Susanna Terracini is still working, and the final assessment of the contribution has not been made.
Achievements
- Vinti Prize — 2002
- Held posts at University of Turin, University of Milan-Bicocca and Polytechnic University of Milan
