William Browder (mathematician)

William Browder
Browder in 1970
Born(1934-01-06)January 6, 1934
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 4, 2025(2025-02-04) (aged 91)
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (BS)
Princeton University (MS, PhD)
Known forSurgery theory method for classifying high-dimensional manifolds
FatherEarl Browder
RelativesFelix Browder (brother)
Andrew Browder (brother)
Bill Browder (nephew)
Joshua Browder (great-nephew)
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
InstitutionsPrinceton University
Doctoral advisorJohn Coleman Moore
Doctoral students

William Browder (January 6, 1934 – February 4, 2025) was an American mathematician, who specialized in algebraic topology, differential topology and differential geometry. He served as president of the American Mathematical Society from 1989 to 1991.