New Delhi, Jan. 1: Distinguished mathematicians from across the world will come together to reflect on the theme "Mathematics in the Twentieth century" at a four-day conference beginning from Monday in the capital.
Organized by India Mathematical Sciences Foundation and co-sponsored by French embassy, the international conference is being held to commemorate birth centenary of French national Andre Weil, one of the greatest mathematicians of the last century.
Prof. Dinesh Singh, Director MSF said: "Mr Weil who as a young professor in his early twenties had come from Paris to India way back in 1930 was a first mathematics professor of Aligarh University.
Remembered for his significant contributions in various aspects of mathematics, Weil, during his stay in India deeply influenced young

mathematicians through direct connection with them. In all these period he was himself influenced by Indian philosophy.
Hence Indian mathematicians have inseparable bond with him. By bringing various mathematicians from the various parts of the globe, some of whom were his disciples as well, it is our small gesture to pay tributes to this great personality." A child prodigy, Weil had developed a knack for learning languages besides exhibiting an extraordinary talent studying science, mathematics and humanities. Mr. Deepak Pental,vice-chancellor of Delhi University will inaugurate the conference and over 30 prominent mathematicians from Frame, Canada, China, USA, Australia, Luxembourg, Italy, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi will be sharing thoughts on the theme interspersed with

remembrances of Weil. Various interesting reposts and presentations will be tabled during brain storming sessions in the four days besides giving an opportunity to Indian professors, mathematics research scholars and students to meet and interact with the top mathematicians of the world. Some of the prominent experts of mathematics who will participate in the conference include Prof. Zhou Xiangyu of Academy of mathematics and systems sciences for China, Prof George Willis of University of Newcastle from Australia, Prof. JP Kahane of University of Paris-Sud Orsay from France and Prof. Marie-Francois Roy, president of French Mathematician Society from Frame to name a few.