Mathematician Jacob Palis was passionate about creating opportunities for young scientists from developing countries. He wanted to train them and encourage them to study in order to establish a solid ...

Palis has a degree in engineering, after having gone to engineering school from 1958 to 1962, influenced by his engineer brother. Shortly after graduation, he felt a need to pursue mathematics, his ...

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