Father of the Fractal Revolution
Benoit Mandelbrot discusses the genesis and impact of fractal geometry, from challenging traditional mathematical objects to quantifying the complexities of natural forms.
Faculty & Researcher Profile
Benoit Mandelbrot
Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Benoit Mandelbrot was a visionary mathematician and IBM Fellow, celebrated as the father of fractal geometry and its applications across various fields.
1standalone talk1total lecture2hrecorded
Education & Doctoral Lineage
- École polytechnique
- California Institute of Technology
- University of Paris
Appointments & Career
- IBM
- Yale University
- Institute for Advanced Study
- University of Lille
Intellectual Web & Academic Lineage · Benoit Mandelbrot
4 connectionsVerified alma mater degrees, faculty appointments, co-authors, doctoral lineage, and intellectual peers across the archive.
Faculty Appointmentinstitution
Linus Pauling Memorial Lecture Series
1 lectures
Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Faculty Appointmentinstitution
Institute for Advanced Study
4 courses · 81 lectures
Institute for Advanced Study
Standalone talks by Benoit Mandelbrot
1Self-contained public lectures, keynote addresses, and research seminars.