Andrei Okounkov has won the 2026 Nemmers Prize in Mathematics! He receives the prize for his "body of work of exceptional depth, breadth and sustained impact on modern mathematics, spanning representation theory, algebraic geometry, probability and mathematical physics." Andrei is the Samuel Eilenberg Professor of Mathematics at Columbia University.
The Nemmers Prize is awarded for achievement and work of lasting significance in the field of mathematics. In particular, the prize recognizes major contributions to new knowledge or the development of significant new modes of analysis. The prize is currently $300,000. Recipients are selected in even-numbered years, and as a condition of the award, spend some time in residence at Northwestern University interacting with students and faculty. Seminars and conferences are often held in conjunction with their visits. Click here for more information regarding the Nemmers Prizes.
