Sanjeev Arora is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur as an undergrad, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and completed his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a prominent figure in the field of computer science and mathematics.
Sanjeev Arora is the Charles C. Fitzmorris Professor in Computer Science. He embarked on his academic journey at Princeton University in 1994. Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Arora has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of computer science and mathematics.
Notable achievements and awards in his career include:
- Fulkerson Prize in Discrete Mathematics (2012): Professor Arora was honored with the Fulkerson Prize for his outstanding work in the realm of discrete mathematics.
- ACM Prize in Computing (2011): In 2011, he was awarded the ACM Prize in Computing, which recognizes major contributions to the field of computer science.
- EATCS-SIGACT G?del Prize (co-winner) - 2001 and 2010: He achieved the prestigious EATCS-SIGACT G?del Prize twice, in 2001 and 2010, for his exceptional contributions to theoretical computer science.
- Packard Fellowship (1997): In 1997, Professor Arora was awarded the Packard Fellowship, which provides support to early-career scientists and researchers.
- ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award (1995): His doctoral research was also highly acclaimed, earning him the ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award.
- Plenary lecturer at the International Congress of Mathematicians (2018): In 2018, he had the honor of being a plenary lecturer at the prestigious International Congress of Mathematicians.
- Simons Foundation investigator (2012): He was appointed as a Simons Foundation investigator in 2012, highlighting his continued dedication to groundbreaking research.
- Best Paper Awards: Professor Arora's research has received recognition with best paper awards at prominent conferences, including IEEE FOCS 2010 and ACM STOC 2004.
Furthermore, Professor Arora played a vital role as the founding director and lead principal investigator at the NSF-funded Center for Computational Intractability from 2008 to 2013. His work in the field of computer science and mathematics has left a lasting impact, earning him a well-deserved place among the most distinguished figures in the academic community.
