Mathematics in Latin America: Challenges and Perspectives. Marcelo Viana interviewed by Robinson dos Santos

In this month’s podcast, our guest is Marcelo Viana, researcher and director of the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics, IMPA, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this episode, we've invited him to talk about the challenges and the opportunities of doing research in mathematics in Latin America, the role of IMPA in the development of mathematical research in the region, and the perspectives of regional and global cooperation. Marcelo Viana obtained his PhD at the Institute for Pure and Appli...