About
Maxim Kontsevich has been a permanent professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHÉS) since 1995, holding the AXA-IHES Chair for Mathematics. He is also Professor at Rutgers University (one month per year since 1997) and was Professor at University of California, Berkeley (1993–1995). Born 25 August 1964 in Khimki, former USSR, he became a French citizen in 1999.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Bonn, March 1992.
Research Interests:
Prof. Kontsevich’s work lies at the intersection of algebraic geometry, mathematical physics, and quantum theory. He introduced revolutionary ideas in mirror symmetry, non-commutative geometry, and deformation quantization, creating new algebraic structures that have found applications far beyond their original contexts. His current ERC Synergy Grant “ReNew Quantum” (2019-2025) explores recursive and exact new quantum theory.
Publications & Trends:
Across more than 50 influential papers, Kontsevich has consistently pushed the boundaries of enumerative geometry, motivic integration, and topological field theory. His recent work delves into symplectic aspects of homological algebra, motivic Donaldson-Thomas invariants, non-archimedean geometry, and integrable systems, revealing deep connections between geometry, algebra, and physics.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Fields Medal (1998)
- Crafoord Prize (2008)
- Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences (2012)
- Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2012)
- Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics (2014)
- ERC Synergy Grant “ReNew Quantum” (2019)
- AMS Moore Prize (2025)
- Doctor Honoris Causa: Aarhus University (2014), Universität Wien (2015), Syddansk Universitet (2023)
- Member of Académie des Sciences, Institut de France, Academia Europaea, National Academy of Sciences (foreign), London Mathematical Society (honorary)
Grants & Leadership:
As Principal Investigator of the ERC Synergy Grant “ReNew Quantum” (€10 million, 2019-2025), Kontsevich coordinates an international team advancing exact methods and resurgence in quantum field and string theories.
Editorial Service & Community Roles:
He serves on the editorial boards of Compositio Mathematica, Publications Mathématiques IHÉS, Journal of Noncommutative Geometry, and several other leading journals, shaping the direction of contemporary mathematical research.
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