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Marcus du Sautoy

Transform mathematical understanding with Marcus du Sautoy, speaker and public science communicator. Marcus works with diverse audiences to demystify complex mathematics and explore AI implications, delivering acclaimed insights as Oxford professor, OBE recipient, and Royal Society Fellow.

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Marcus du Sautoy

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  • Renowned British mathematician and broadcaster
  • Author of popular science books
  • Simonyi Professor for Public Understanding of Science
Marcus du Sautoy is a well-known British mathematician, broadcaster, and author. He is the Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of New College, Oxford. He has also held fellowships at All Souls College and Wadham College. Marcus is recognized for making mathematics accessible to the public. His research focuses on group theory and number theory, especially the mathematics of symmetry. He received the Berwick Prize from the London Mathematical Society in 2001 for his work in the field. He often writes for media outlets like The Times and The Guardian and appears on BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time. He has hosted several BBC TV series, including The Story of Maths and The Code. Marcus has written popular science books, such as The Music of the Primes and The Number Mysteries, which have won awards in Italy and Germany. In 2010, he was appointed an OBE for his contributions to mathematics and is a Fellow of the Royal Society and the American Mathematical Society. Marcus is active in public engagement, co-presenting the TV show School of Hard Sums and giving keynote speeches on topics like mathematics, big data, and AI. He is known for making mathematics engaging and relevant to a wide audience while contributing to academic research.

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