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Congratulations to Professor Ben Adcock on receiving the John L. Synge Award
September 10, 2025
The Department of Mathematics is delighted to announce that Professor Ben Adcock has been awarded the John L. Synge Award by the Royal Society of Canada 2025.
Professor Adcock’s research has shaped the mathematical foundations of data science and machine learning, leading to significant breakthroughs in compressed sensing, imaging, high-dimensional approximation, and the trustworthiness of artificial intelligence. His highly influential work continues to have lasting impact on science, engineering, and industry.
We congratulate Professor Adcock on this prestigious and well-deserved recognition.
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