Peter M. Gruber facts for kids
Peter Manfred Gruber (born August 28, 1941 – died March 7, 2017) was an important Austrian mathematician. He was born in Klagenfurt, Austria. He studied special areas of math like geometric number theory. He also worked on shapes and patterns in geometry, which is called convex and discrete geometry.
His Work and Teaching
Peter Gruber became a professor at the University of Linz in 1971. A professor is a high-level teacher and researcher at a university. In 1976, he moved to the TU Wien, which is another big university in Vienna.
He was also a member of several important science groups. These included the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the Russian Academy of Sciences. Being a member of these groups is a big honor for scientists. He was also a corresponding member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
Later Life and Passing
Peter Gruber passed away in Vienna, Austria, on March 7, 2017. He was 75 years old.
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