Abel Award Presented to László Lovász for Pioneering Computer Science
This year’s Abel Prize, the equivalent of a Nobel for mathematicians, was presented to László Lovász and Avi Wigderson for their exceptional work in the field of discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science.
In an online ceremony, the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters commended Lovász and Wigderson for their research-filled careers. The two were pioneers in creating the algorithms and theories that would contribute greatly to the foundation for modern computer science.
Pioneers in Creating Modern Computer Science
In his presentation of the award, Chair of the Abel Committee Hans Munthe-Kaas shared the illustrious background of Lovász, the former president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and professor emeritus at Eötvös Loránd University.