
Alain Goriely
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 | ScienceThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-09-16

