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His main research areas are differential and algebraic geometry and its links to theoretical physics. Among his notable discoveries is the Hitchin integrable system. He also has a formal collaboration with the Geometry Group at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (ICMAT) in Madrid through the Donaldson-Hitchin Laboratory.
His distinctions include the Sylvester Medal of the Royal Society and the Senior Berwick Prize and Pólya Prize of the London Mathematical Society.
