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Anna-Karin Tornberg is a brilliant mathematician from Sweden. She works at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. She is known for her important work in a field called computational mathematics.

Meet Anna-Karin Tornberg

Anna-Karin Tornberg has received many special awards for her work. These include the Göran Gustafsson Prize and the Leslie Fox Prize for Numerical Analysis. She was also chosen to be a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. This is a group of top engineers and scientists.

Her Amazing Work

Anna-Karin Tornberg's main area of study is computational mathematics. This field uses computers to solve really complex math problems. It helps scientists and engineers understand things like how water flows or how materials behave.

In 2006, when she was a teacher and researcher at New York University, she won a special award. It was called the Sloan Research Fellowship. This award helps young scientists do important research.

Awards and Recognition

Anna-Karin Tornberg is a very respected mathematician. She was asked to speak at the 2018 International Congress of Mathematicians. This is a huge meeting where mathematicians from all over the world share their ideas. Being an invited speaker means she is a leader in her field.

She is also a former member of the Global Young Academy. This is a group for talented young researchers from around the world. They work together to solve global challenges.

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