Maryna Viazovska receives the 2020 Latsis Prize. The young Ukrainian-born mathematician, professor at EPFL, in 2016 made a breakthrough in solving problems of compact stacking of spheres.

"I am happy to contribute thanks to the Latzis Prize to the excellent reputation of my institute (...), and I hope of course that this reward will incite girls to become passionate about mathematics", rejoices Maryna Viazovska.