In a remarkable achievement for Poland’s scientific community, Dr. hab. Adam Kanigowski from Jagiellonian University and Prof. Jacek Jendrej from Sorbonne University have been awarded the prestigious European Mathematical Society (EMS) Prize. This accolade, which includes a monetary award of 5,000 euros, was presented to ten outstanding mathematicians under the age of 35 at the IX European Congress of Mathematics held in Seville from July 15-19.
Dr. hab. Kanigowski was recognized for his significant contributions to the spectral classification and mixing properties of slowly chaotic dynamical systems. His research, as highlighted by Jagiellonian University, focuses on dynamical systems and ergodic theory, exploring their connections with number theory, geometry, and probability theory. Kanigowski’s work delves into randomness and chaos in smooth dynamical systems, classification problems in abstract ergodic theory, and non-standard ergodic theorems applicable to number theory. He and his collaborators have solved several fundamental problems, including the Rokhlin problem, Sarnak’s conjecture, Katok’s conjecture, and Ratner’s problem, achieving groundbreaking results.
Prof. Jacek Jendrej was awarded for his pioneering proofs concerning the soliton resolution conjecture and the two-soliton collision problem for specific types of wave maps. His research has introduced novel approaches that utilize ideas from dynamical systems theory to describe the behavior of solutions near multi-soliton configurations. Solitons are self-sustaining waves resulting from nonlinear effects in materials, appearing as solutions to nonlinear partial differential equations and observed in real-world objects such as atomic nuclei, magnets, and ferroelectric materials like graphene.
The EMS Prize is a notable recognition in the field of mathematics, and past recipients have often gone on to receive even higher honors. Notably, out of the 80 previous EMS Prize winners, 15 have been awarded the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics, between 1994 and 2022.
Dr. hab. Kanigowski and Prof. Jendrej join the ranks of previous Polish EMS Prize laureates such as Agata Smoktunowicz and Tomasz Łuczak, further solidifying Poland’s reputation in the global mathematical community.
The EMS awards are instrumental in recognizing and promoting the work of young mathematicians whose contributions have significant implications for both theoretical and applied mathematics. The achievements of Kanigowski and Jendrej not only highlight the advanced research capabilities in Poland but also serve as an inspiration for future generations of mathematicians. The IX European Congress of Mathematics, where the awards were presented, is a crucial event that brings together mathematicians from across Europe to discuss the latest advancements and collaborate on future research endeavors.
This recognition underscores the importance of supporting mathematical research and education, ensuring that young talents continue to emerge and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of mathematics.
