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Neithalath Mohan Kumar

b. 1951

Indian geometer

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About Neithalath Mohan Kumar

Born 1951. Neithalath Mohan Kumar is an Indian mathematician, known for Forster-Eisenbud-Evans conjectures.

Neithalath Mohan Kumar (N. Mohan Kumar) (born 12 May 1951) is an Indian mathematician who specializes in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry. Kumar is a professor emeritus in the Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.

In 1994, he was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, the highest science award in India in the mathematical sciences category. Kumar has made profound and original contributions to commutative algebra and algebraic geometry. He is well known for his contribution settling the Eisenbud-Evans conjecture proposed by David Eisenbud. His work on rational double points on rational surfaces has also been acclaimed.

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Important facts

Born
12 May 1951
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Mathematician
Nationality
India
Known for
Forster-Eisenbud-Evans conjectures
Education
University of Mumbai, Bombay University
Employers
Washington University in St. Louis
Awards
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology
Also known as
N. Mohan Kumar

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Neithalath Mohan Kumar?

Indian geometer

When was Neithalath Mohan Kumar born?

Neithalath Mohan Kumar was born on 12 May 1951.

What is Neithalath Mohan Kumar's occupation?

Neithalath Mohan Kumar is a mathematician.

What is Neithalath Mohan Kumar known for?

Neithalath Mohan Kumar is known for Forster-Eisenbud-Evans conjectures.

What nationality is Neithalath Mohan Kumar?

Neithalath Mohan Kumar is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Neithalath Mohan Kumar

· Wikidata: Q16873173

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