Maryam Mirzakhani (Mathematician)

Maryam Mirzakhani was an acclaimed Iranian-American mathematician known for her work in geometry and the study of shapes called Riemann surfaces and their complex structures. She made groundbreaking contributions to understanding the properties of curved surfaces, which has applications in physics and other sciences. In 2014, she became the first woman to win the Fields Medal, often called the Nobel Prize of mathematics. Her work combined deep theoretical insights with elegant problem-solving, inspiring many in the mathematical community worldwide. Mirzakhani's legacy is marked by her exceptional intellect and her trailblazing role for women in mathematics.