Dr. Karen Uhlenbeck

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Biography

Karen Uhlenbeck is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the Sid W. Richardson Foundation Regents Chair. She is a highly respected mathematician known for her contributions to various fields including non-linear analysis, gauge theory, integrable systems, and geometric partial differential equations. Uhlenbeck's work has substantially advanced the understanding of non-linear waves and the geometric aspects of integrable systems. She has collaborated with prominent researchers and published multiple significant papers. Uhlenbeck has also been a member of the geometry group in the mathematics department, providing general current information about research in this area. Her academic journey began at Brandeis University where she earned her Ph.D. in 1968, paving the way for her long-standing and influential career in mathematics. In recognition of her achievements, she was awarded the prestigious Abel Prize in 2019, acknowledging her exceptional contributions to the field and her role in inspiring future generations of mathematicians.

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Awards

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Abel Prize

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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