Pythagoras Award Conferred on Math Professor Neena Gupta.

Awards | Dated: 07 Feb 2026

Professor Neena Gupta from the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, was conferred with the prestigious "Pythagoras Award" for her outstanding contribution to mathematics. She is known for solving the Zariski Cancellation Problem, a fundamental problem in Algebraic Geometry.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She previously won the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians.
  • She also received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.
  • The award recognizes excellence in mathematical research.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Pythagoras Award.
  • Winner: Neena Gupta.
  • Field: Mathematics.

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Who was recently honoured with the Pythagoras Award for her contributions to Algebraic Geometry?

Correct Answer: Neena Gupta

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About ISI

  • Location – Kolkata
  • Founder – P.C. Mahalanobis