Alain Goriely

Alain Goriely

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Alain Goriely is a mathematician and professor at the University of Oxford, renowned for his research in applied mathematics and biomechanics. Recently, he made headlines by debunking long-standing myths about the optical illusions associated with the Parthenon, demonstrating through rigorous mathematical modeling that the supposed corrections made by its architects are either unfounded or negligible.

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Prof Alain Goriely at the University of Oxford has reached an awkward conclusion about the optical illusions of the Parthenon.

UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions | Science
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-16
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