
Ciprian Foias Prize in Operator Theory

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: 2025Matthew 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 winnersNext 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.