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Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory

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The Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory is awarded for notable work in Operator Theory published during the preceding six years. The work must be published in a recognized, peer-reviewed venue.

About this Prize

This prize was established in 2020 in memory of Ciprian Foias (1933-2020) by colleagues and friends. He was an influential scholar in operator theory and fluid mechanics, a generous mentor, and an enthusiastic advocate of the mathematical community.

The current prize amount is US$5,000, and the prize is awarded every three years.

Most Recent Prize: 2025

Matthew Kennedy, University of Waterloo, has been awarded the 2025 Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory by the American Mathematical Society (AMS). Kennedy has been honored for his wide-ranging and innovative work on group C*-algebras, according to the citation.

Prize announcement as seen in the news release.

See previous winners

Next Prize:  January 2028

Nomination Period:  1 February- 31 May, 2027

Nomination Procedure:  Nominations require CV of the nominee, a letter of nomination, and a citation.

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