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Loïc Merel

b. 1965

French mathematician

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Born 1965. Loïc Merel is a French mathematician and university teacher, known for Torsion conjecture.

Loïc Merel (born 13 August 1965) is a French mathematician. His research interests include modular forms and number theory.

Career Born in Carhaix-Plouguer, Brittany, Merel became a student at the École Normale Supérieure. He finished his doctorate at Pierre and Marie Curie University under supervision of Joseph Oesterlé in 1993. His thesis on modular symbols took inspiration from the work of Yuri Manin and Barry Mazur from the 1970s. In 1996, Merel proved the torsion conjecture for elliptic curves over any number field (which was only known for number fields of degree up to 8 at the time). In recognition of his achievement, in 1998 he was an Invited Speaker of the International Congress of Mathematicians in Berlin.

Awards Merel has received numerous awards, including the EMS Prize (1996), the Blumenthal Award (1997) for the advancement of research in pure mathematics, and the (1998) of the French Academy of Sciences.

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Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Torsion conjecture
Education
University of Paris, École Normale Supérieure, Paris Diderot University, Pierre and Marie Curie University
Employers
Paris Diderot University
Awards
Blumenthal Award; Jacques Herbrand Prize; EMS Prize; Cours Peccot; Peccot Prize; Saintour Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Loïc Merel?

French mathematician

When was Loïc Merel born?

Loïc Merel was born on 13 August 1965 in Carhaix-Plouguer.

What is Loïc Merel's occupation?

Loïc Merel is a mathematician and university teacher.

What is Loïc Merel known for?

Loïc Merel is known for Torsion conjecture.

What nationality is Loïc Merel?

Loïc Merel is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Loïc Merel

· Wikidata: Q450614

· DBpedia: Loïc Merel

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