John G. Thompson(1932)

Mathematics

John G. Thompson is a recipient of the Abel Prize (2008) from United States. They have received 4 major awards in total. Their primary field is Mathematics. They were educated at Yale University and University of Chicago. They have been affiliated with University of Chicago.

4
Major Awards
91
Publications
3,359
Citations
30
h-index
48
i10-index
36.9
Avg Citations/Paper

Education

Yale University
University of Chicago
Ottawa High School

Doctoral Advisors

Richard LyonsCharles SimsDavid GoldschmidtRobert GriessNick PattersonRichard FooteGordon Douglas JamesChat-Yin HoLarry Lee DornhoffEdward Lawrence SpitznagelMilbern James RustAlbert WhitcombAviad M. BroshiSister Miriam P. CooneyPamela A. A. FergusonAnne R. MacWilliamsRobert SandlingDavid ShawDavid J. BensonAron BereczkyTanush ShaskaDavid Walter ErbachUrmie RayDavid John JacksonDavid Andrew McNeillySaunders Mac Lane

Career Timeline

Harvard University1959–1962
University of Chicago1962–1968
University of Cambridge1968–1993
University of Florida1993–present

Positions & Roles

Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics

Academy Memberships

National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Data Sources

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