Masaki Kashiwara Becomes First Japanese Mathematician to Win Abel Prize

The 78-year-old Kyoto University professor is honored for groundbreaking contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory, including the development of D-modules and crystal bases.

Masaki Kashiwara has been awarded the 2025 Abel Prize, often regarded as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, for his lifetime achievements in the field.
Kashiwara is recognized for his foundational work in algebraic analysis, particularly his development of the theory of D-modules and the discovery of crystal bases.
This marks a historic milestone as Kashiwara is the first Japanese national to receive the prestigious Abel Prize, which includes a monetary award of 7.5 million Norwegian kroner.
His contributions have had a transformative impact on modern mathematics, influencing fields such as representation theory and the study of differential equations.
Despite this recognition, Kashiwara remains actively engaged in research, currently focusing on quantum affine algebras, with the prize ceremony set for May 20, 2025, in Oslo.