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# Ravi Vakil

(1970)   Mathematician

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Ravi Vakil is a mathematician.

## Quick Facts About Ravi Vakil

Born February 22, 1970

Profession Mathematician

## About Ravi Vakil

Canadian-American mathematician... \| Ravi D. Vakil is a Canadian-American mathematician working in algebraic geometry. He is the current president of the American Mathematical Society.

##  Quotes by Ravi Vakil

> [“Finally, if you attempt to read this without working through a significant number of exercises (see §0.0.1), I will come to your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ravi-vakil/finally-if-you-attempt-to-read-this-without-working-through-a/)

Ravi Vakil

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