Biography of Carlo Cercignani

Carlo Cercignani (* 17. June 1939 in Teulada; † 7. January 2010 in Milan) was an italienischer Mathematiker und Physiker. He was 70 years old. He studied at University of Milan. He worked at Polytechnic University of Milan. His awards include Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art, doctor honoris causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University and Mathematical Prize of the Italian Academy of Sciences.