Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society - Shahshahani Prize
The Shahshahani Prize
Inaugurated in 2023, it stands as a prestigious acknowledgment of outstanding contributions within the Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society (BIMS). The editorial board of BIMS appreciates Springer’s support for this esteemed prize.
Shahshahani Prize is an annual award and recognizes two selected outstanding research contributions published in BIMS from the two preceding years. Selected by the editorial board members and the editorial board prize committee, this accolade aims to acknowledge and encourage the highest quality submissions to BIMS. The selection criteria may include innovation, significance, clarity, potential impact, depth and difficulty. The prize committee focuses on the novelty and scientific merit of all contributions.
Siavash Shahshahani
Professor Siavash Shahshahani, a distringuished Iranian Mathematician, completed his doctoral studies at the University of California, Berkeley, under the guidance of Fields Medalist Stephen Smale in 1969. His impactful career included teaching at prestigious institutions such as University of California, Berkeley, Northwestern University, and University of Wisconsin in Madison before returning to Iran in 1974. Joining to the faculty of Sharif University of Technology, Siavash devoted his career to fostering the growth of aspiring mathematicians and nurturing generations of exceptional mathematicians, leaving an enduring impact on the Iranian mathematical community. Shahshahani's mentorship has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of exceptional Iranian mathematicians.
He served as the founder of the Iranian Mathematical Society's newsletter, and contributed significantly as the esteemed editor-in-chief of the reputable publication, "Nashr-e Riazi." As the second editor-in-chief of the Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society, he implemented a transformative initiative during his tenure. He separated the society's newsletter from the Bulletin, channeling the bulletin exclusively towards the publication of scholarly research papers or reviews. This led to the creation of distinct platforms for scholarly research and comprehensive coverage of mathematical developements. His strategic initiative significantly elevated the quality and impact of both publications.