AI Mathematician Yurii Nesterov Wins Top Gauss Prize in Shenzhen

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-04 09:00

Yurii Nesterov, an AI mathematician based in Shenzhen, has been awarded the prestigious Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize for his contributions to applied mathematics. Nesterov, who recently began a new full-time role at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and the Shenzhen Loop Area Institute, received the award at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia. He expressed enthusiasm for China's rapid technological advancement and his decision to continue his research during the current era of artificial intelligence. AI

IMPACT Recognizes significant advancements in AI-related mathematical theory and application.

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Huang · 2026-08-04 09:00

Shenzhen-based AI mathematician Yurii Nesterov wins top prize in applied maths

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