Mathematician Solves Nagging Problem After 30 Years Of Work

October 19, 2008 5:47 p.m. EST

Huntsville, AL (AHN) - Dr. Claudio Morales is set to present his findings on the Leray-Schauder condition to a mathematics conference later this month, and it will be the culmination of more than 30 years of work.

At the American Mathematical Society meeting next weekend, Morales will present his findings at his home school, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where he now works as a professor.

"Over 30 years ago I became aware of this problem when my Ph.D. advisor wrote about it," said Morales, in a statement from UA Huntsville. He started work on the problem soon after, but really focused on it after he joined the UA Huntsville faculty.

His solution to the problem will be published in the September edition of the Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society. Mathematicians from around the world will attend to hear Morales presentation.