2024 Wolf Prize in Mathematics to Professor Adi Shamir#
Academia Europaea is proud to announce the award of the prestigious 2024 Wolf Prize in Mathematics to Adi Shamir MAE, member of the Informatics section since 2007.
Adi Shamir is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the Weizmann Institute of Science
and receives the award "for his fundamental contributions to Mathematical Cryptography".
Prof. Shamir shares the Prize with Professor Noga Alon MAE, “for their pioneering contributions to mathematical cryptography, combinatorics, and the theory of computer science”.
About the Wolf Prize#
The international Wolf Prize is awarded annually to Scientists and Artists for their achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations amongst peoples.
The Wolf Prize is awarded annually and honors exceptional individuals who transcend barriers of religion, gender, race, geography, and political stance. In the scientific domain, the awards are conferred in Medicine, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. In the arts, the awards recognize excellence in Painting and Sculpture, Music, and Architecture.
The Wolf Prize acknowledges scientists and artists worldwide for their outstanding achievements in advancing science and the arts for the betterment of humanity. By awarding the prize, we salute leaders and pioneers in these fields who have contributed to a better world.
