Natalia Berloff and Mikhail Epstein have been awarded the 2026 George Gamow Prize for their pioneering work in quantum hydrodynamics and Russian postmodernism. Their research has been recognized for its potential to bridge disciplines and transform various fields, including physics, mathematics, and humanities.
Anna Krylov, a professor of chemistry at the University of Southern California, receives the award for her pioneering contributions to theoretical and computational chemistry. Mikhail Yampolsky, a cultural scholar and historian, wins the award for his unique original contributions in cultural theory. The award aims to promote Russian s...
Ekaterina Zhuravskaya, professor of the Paris School of Economics, wins the award for her significant contributions to understanding institutions and media economics. Vladimir Vapnik, professor of Columbia University, receives the award for his fundamental contributions to statistical learning theory and Support Vector Machines.