The 2025 Abel Prize has been awarded to Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara for his extraordinary contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has celebrated the 78-year-old for his trailblazing work in the development of D-modules and the discovery of crystal bases, both of which have made a lasting impact on modern mathematics. The Abel Prize is one of the most prestigious accolades in mathematics, often compared to the Nobel Prize in this area.
What is the Abel Prize?
The Abel Prize is a notable international award that’s given out every year to acknowledge outstanding achievements in mathematics. Named after the distinguished Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, it was established in 2002 by the Norwegian Parliament. The award primarily aims to celebrate exceptional mathematicians whose work has greatly advanced the field.
