Wang Yuan (mathematician)
Wang Yuan (Chinese: 王元; pinyin: Wáng Yuán; 29 April 1930 – 14 May 2021) was a Chinese mathematician and writer known for his contributions to the Goldbach conjecture. He was a president of the Chinese Mathematical Society and head of the Institute of Mathematics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Wang Yuan | |
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| Born | 29 April 1930 Lanxi, Zhejiang, China |
| Died | 14 May 2021 (aged 91) Beijing, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Alma mater | Zhejiang University |
| Known for | Number theory, History of mathematics, Numerical analysis, Design of experiments |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Doctoral advisor | Hua Luogeng |
| Notable students | Shou-Wu Zhang |
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