Fields and Abacus Medals 2026: the mathematicians reshaping their field

Every four years, the Fields Medal and the Abacus Medal are awarded to the most outstanding mathematicians under 40. The 2026 laureates have fundamentally reshaped mathematics and theoretical computer science. Quanta Magazine profiles each winner and their groundbreaking contributions.

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