Description: (Mathematician, Physicist, University teacher, Theoretical physicist)
Edward Witten is an American theoretical physicist and professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, known for his notable contributions to string theory, topological quantum field theory, and mathematical physics. His work has greatly influenced mathematics and physics, particularly in the realms of string theory, quantum gravity, and supersymmetric quantum field theories. In 1990, Witten became the first physicist to be awarded the Fields Medal for his mathematical contributions to physics, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the field.