Philibert Nang

Philibert Nang (born 1967[1]) is a Gabonese mathematician known for his work in algebra (D-modules, Riemann–Hilbert correspondence).

Nang won the 2011 ICTP Ramanujan Prize for his research in mathematics, and because he conducted it in Gabon the ICTP declared: "It is hoped that his example will inspire other young African mathematicians working at the highest levels while based in Africa.

"[2] He was awarded the African Mathematics Millennium Science Initiative-Phillip Griffiths Prize in 2017.

[3] He obtained his Ph.D. from the Pierre and Marie Curie University in 1996 under the supervision of Louis Boutet de Monvel.

[6] Currently he is employed as associate professor at University of Pretoria[7] in South Africa.