Andrew Wiles
For his stunning proof of Fermat's Last Theorem by way of the modularity conjecture for semistable elliptic curves, opening a new era in number theory.
Affiliated at time of winning
Oxford, United Kingdom
Recognition for work with lasting impact
For his stunning proof of Fermat's Last Theorem by way of the modularity conjecture for semistable elliptic curves, opening a new era in number theory.
Oxford, United Kingdom