In the history of mathematics, Umberto Zannier is one of the names that keeps returning.
The record lists Umberto Zannier as Italian mathematician (born 1957).
Umberto Zannier was born at Spilimbergo in 1957. His recorded nationality is Italy. He studied at University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore.
Twentieth-century mathematics became abstract and highly specialised, and its methods reached into physics, economics and computing.
His academic posts were held at University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore.
Mathematical work is judged by whether anyone can build on it, and that judgement takes decades.
That the work was done from Italy matters: mathematical training, institutions and the language of publication have never been evenly distributed.
Umberto Zannier is still working, and the final assessment of the contribution has not been made.
Achievements
- Held posts at University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore
