Ingrid Daubechies

Ingrid Daubechies is a Professor of Mathematics and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. She holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Vrije Universiteit Brussels (1980). Her career includes roles at AT&T Bell Labs, Rutgers University, and Princeton University, where she became the first female Full Professor of Mathematics. She has been deeply involved with the École normale supérieure de Lyon for decades.

• Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics (1980), Vrije Universiteit Brussels.

Her research focuses on wavelet theory, signal/image processing, and their applications in engineering and mathematics. Her seminal work on wavelets revolutionized fields like JPEG2000 compression and machine learning. She is also a leader in promoting gender equality and science education globally.

Key achievements include leadership roles in the International Mathematical Union (2011–2014) and the Abel Committee (2004–2006). Awards highlight her impact, including the National Academy of Sciences Medal (2000) and the 2018 Doctor Honoris Causa from ENS de Lyon.

• Awards: Over 10 major international honors, spanning physics, mathematics, and engineering.

No specific grants or advisees are listed, though her collaborations with institutions like ENS de Lyon and CNRS underscore her network. Her work bridges academia and humanitarian science advocacy.