Terence Tao

Professor Terence Tao is a Professor of Mathematics and the James and Carol Collins Chair at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves on the Advisory Board of the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute. His expertise spans advanced mathematical fields, and he has received prestigious recognitions including the Fields Medal and a MacArthur Fellowship.

As a member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) under President Joe Biden, Tao contributes to national science and technology policy. He is one of two mathematicians in PCAST, alongside co-chair Eric Lander.

Tao’s research interests include areas such as number theory, harmonic analysis, and partial differential equations, reflecting his role as a leading figure in modern mathematics. His work has been widely acknowledged through his academic appointments and fellowships.