Gerd Faltings

Awards

1. 1986

   Fields Medal

   Math

   Using methods of arithmetic algebraic geometry, he received medal primarily for his proof of the Mordell Conjecture.

2. 2015

   Shaw Prize — Mathematical Sciences

   Math

   For their introduction and development of fundamental tools in number theory, allowing them as well as others to resolve some longstanding classical problems.

3. 2026

   Abel Prize

   Math

   For introducing powerful tools in arithmetic geometry and resolving long-standing diophantine conjectures of Mordell and Lang.