Marcus du Sautoy
Marcus du Sautoy
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Marcus du Sautoy is the Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the Oxford University, a chair he holds jointly at the Department of Continuing Education and the Mathematical Institute. He is also a Professor of Mathematics and a Fellow of New College. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2016.
In 2001 he won the prestigious Berwick Prize of the London Mathematical Society awarded every two years to reward the best mathematical research made by a mathematician under 40. In 2004 Esquire Magazine chose him as one of the 100 most influential people under 40 in Britain and in 2008 he was included in the prestigious directory Who’s Who.
In 2009 he was awarded the Royal Society’s Faraday Prize, the UK’s premier award for excellence in communicating science. He received an OBE for services to science in the 2010 New Year’s Honours List.
He also received the Joint Policy for Mathematics Board Communications Award for 2010 and the London Mathematical Society Zeeman Medal for 2014 for promotion of mathematics to the public.
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Marcus du Sautoy is widely recognized for his work in popularizing mathematics and science. He holds the Charles Simonyi Professorship for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford.
Yes, Marcus du Sautoy writes books that appeal to both general readers interested in science and mathematics, as well as more specialized academic audiences. His work often bridges the gap between complex mathematical concepts and accessible explanations.
Marcus du Sautoy was awarded the Berwick Prize by the London Mathematical Society for his mathematical research. He was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.