Edward Frenkel, Ph.D.
Edward Frenkel, Ph.D., is a mathematician, author, and public intellectual known for bridging the worlds of advanced mathematics, art, and human creativity. He is a professor of mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, and is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work on the Langlands Program, one of the most ambitious and influential frameworks in modern mathematics.
Beyond academia, Frenkel is the author of the international bestselling memoir Love and Math: The Heart of Hidden Reality, which explores the emotional and creative dimensions of mathematical discovery. His work emphasizes the role of imagination, intuition, and beauty in human intelligence, themes he often brings to broader conversations about creativity, technology, and culture.
Through lectures, films, and public discourse, Frenkel has become a leading voice on why human insight remains essential in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.