According to a decision of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IMI–BAS), taken on July 11, 2025, the Medal with Ribbon of IMI–BAS was awarded to Prof. Phillip Griffiths, Institute for Advanced Studies, USA.
The distinction is conferred for his outstanding contributions to the development of modern mathematics, for his exceptional role in fostering international collaborations with IMI–BAS, and for his great efforts in establishing the Institute’s position as a leading international research center.
The medal was presented online by Prof. Velichka Milousheva, Deputy Director of IMI–BAS and of the International Center for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS–Sofia).
Prof. Phillip Griffiths is one of the most influential mathematicians of the last half-century with fundamental contributions that have reshaped modern geometry. Renowned for his work in algebraic and differential geometry, Griffiths has made groundbreaking advances in areas ranging from Hodge theory to partial differential equations. His ideas and results have not only solved long-standing problems but also opened entirely new avenues of research.
In recognition of his profound impact, he has received numerous honors, including Chern Medal (2014), Steele Prize (2014), Wolf Prize in Mathematics (2008), and he is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Indian Academy of Sciences.
