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AMA Achieves New Global Ranking in Data Science & AI

The Department of Applied Mathematics is proud to share our recent recognition in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Our commitment to academic excellence and innovative research in the mathematical sciences has once again garnered international acclaim. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, PolyU is ranked 32nd globally in “Data Science & AI” subject. This ranking not only reflects our commitment to providing a cutting-edge curriculum and research opportunities in this rapidly evolving field but also highlights the strength of our faculty and their unwavering dedication to equipping students with the skills needed to lead in technological advancements. In addition to this new milestone, AMA has successfully maintained its position within the World Top 100 for "Statistics and Operational Research" for the seventh year in a row. This consistent recognition is a testament to our long-standing tradition of excellence in Mathematics and Statistics.  These achievements are a collective achievement, representing the tireless efforts, passion, and perseverance of our faculty, researchers, and students. They signify the collaborative and innovative spirit that defines our department, driving us to to push the boundaries of applied mathematics and its applications in solving complex problems in the real world.  As we celebrate these rankings, we are inspired to continue our pursuit of excellence. We remain dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in applied mathematics and related disciplines, and to contributing to the betterment of society through our research and educational programs.  For more detailed information on the QS rankings, please visit QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

Chair Professor Yang Tong Awarded Prestigious Kuok Group Endowed Professorship in Mathematical Science

Congratulations to Professor Yang Tong, Chair Professor of Mathematical Science and Director of the Research Centre for Nonlinear Analysis, on being honored with the Kuok Group Endowed Professorship in Mathematical Science. The Endowed Professorship represents a distinguished acknowledgment of exceptional scholars at PolyU, celebrating their significant contributions to academia and research. The generous support from donors furnishes additional resources, enabling the Endowed Professors to further excel in their research and educational endeavors. This, in turn, serves the broader purpose of advancing societal and global well-being. Professor Yang Tong joined the Department of Applied Mathematics at PolyU in 2022. He has been working in the fields of partial differential equations and kinetic theory. He served as an Editor-in-Chief of Analysis and Applications from 2013 to 2017, and is one of the founding Editors-in-Chief of Kinetic and Related Models launched in 2008. He also serves on several international journals, including the Editorial Advisory Board of London Mathematical Society: Bulletin, Journal, and the SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis.  Professor Yang has been actively contributing to the research and scientific development in mainland China. He is an Honorary Professor, Visiting Chair Professor and Guest Professor of several universities in mainland China. He was elected to be a Foreign Member of the European Academy of Sciences and a member of The World Academy of Sciences in 2018 and 2021, respectively, a Foreign Member of the Academia Europaea in 2022, and a member of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences in 2021. The awards and distinctions that he has received include the Senior Research Fellow by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2020, the 2nd class State Natural Science Award of China in 2012, the Croucher Senior Research Fellowship in 2011, the Changjiang Chair Professorship by the Ministry of Education of China in 2005, National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars in 2004, and the Morningside Silver Medal of Mathematics in the first ICCM in 1998.

CAS AMSS-PolyU Joint Laboratory of Applied Mathematics Achieves Grade A in the Sixth RGC-CAS Joint Laboratories Evaluation

The CAS AMSS-PolyU Joint Laboratory of Applied Mathematics has been distinguished with a Grade “A” rating in the sixth RGC-CAS evaluation exercise of joint laboratories, an announcement made on 3 April 2024.   The evaluation was conducted by the Research Grants Council (RGC) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), assessing 30 joint laboratories formed between six UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong and CAS.  Out of these, 22 joint laboratories have successfully met the accreditation criteria, with 4 achieving Grade “A”, 7 receiving Grade “B”, and 11 being recognized with Grade “P” (Passed).    The RGC and CAS have committed to providing five-year funding support to the laboratories awarded Grade “A” and Grade “B”, as well as to the top 3 newly accredited laboratories. This initiative aims to motivate participation in the assessment and to enhance collaboration between the two entities. Specially, each Grade “A” awarded joint laboratory will receive up to RMB 6 million plus HK$3.75 million in funding.     In additional to the five-year funding support for the 11 awarded joint laboratories, the RGC and CAS are also launching a seed funding scheme for young researchers (青年科研人員種子基金). This scheme is designed to foster the development of exchanges and cooperation among promising young scientists under the age of 45 within the joint laboratories, further bolstering the collective efforts between the two sides.

Professor Buyang Li Honoured with The President's Award for Outstanding Achievement 2023 - Research and Scholarly Activities

Congratulations to Professor Buyang Li for being honored with The President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement 2023 – Research and Scholarly Activities (Outstanding Young Researcher). The nomination process for these prestigious awards was completed in March of last year. Following a rigorous round of assessments, Professor Li, along with three other staff members, was selected for the Individual Award. Professor Li joined PolyU in 2016 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020 and Professor in 2023. His research interests lie primarily in numerical analysis and scientific computing. Over the years, he has been the recipient of numerous awards, including The RGC Research Fellowship 2023, The Hong Kong Mathematical Society Young Scholars Award in 2022, an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship for 2015/16, and the First Prize for Young Computational Mathematicians from the China Society for Computational Mathematics in 2013. In addition to his research, Professor Li also serves on the editorial boards of esteemed journals, such as the IMA Journal of Numerical Analysis, Mathematics of Computation, and the SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis.

AMA Team Members Recognized with 2023 Long Service Awards

Hearty congratulations to our colleagues on receiving the Long Service Awards 2023. Their dedication over the past decades has significantly contributed to AMA's success. Length of Service Name Post 35 years Mrs. Fanny Cheung Executive Officer to Head 15 years Prof. Zhao Xingqiu Associate Head & Professor 15 years Prof. Lin Yanping Research Professor 15 years Dr Ho Chor Yin Instructor 15 years Mr. Peter Lo Technical Officer 5 years Dr Guo Shan Research Fellow We wish to thank them for their years of service and here's to many more. Congratulations once again on the well-deserved awards! 

孫德鋒講座教授獲聘中國科學院數學與系統科學研究院院友會委員，並以傑出院友身份在首屆院友論壇作報告

2023年12月28日中國科學院數學與系統科學研究院(數學院)院友會正式成立，多位來自高校、業界的院友代表、和數學院師生代表出席院友會成立儀式暨首屆院友論壇，一起見證院友會成立。香港理工大學應用數學系系主任孫德鋒講座教授獲聘任為院友委員會委員，為管理和運作提供意見，積極推動相關工作; 並以傑出院友身份在首屆院友論壇作報告。 數學院於1998年12月成立，多年以來培養了不少數學與系統科學及相關領域的精英人才，成為國際學術界有影響的優秀科學家。院友會的成立正好凝聚各界院友，構建一個交流平台，促進院友間與數學院的溝通與合作，發揮橋樑紐帶作用，推動科技創新、產業及中國數學與系統科學的發展。 詳情請瀏覽中國科學院數學與系統科學研究院網頁。

The Second Meeting of CAS AMSS-PolyU JLab Scientific Committee

On January 15, 2024, the scientific committee of the CAS AMSS-PolyU Joint Laboratory in Applied Mathematics (JLab) convened its second meeting at the PolyU Shenzhen Base. The meeting, conducted in a hybrid mode, was attended by 10 members:  Prof. Ma Zhiming (Chairman), AMSS (2nd from the right) Prof. Yuan Yaxiang, AMSS (2nd from the left) Prof. Chen Xiaojun, PolyU (3rd from the left) Prof. Zhang Pingwen, Wuhan University (Online) Prof. Tang Tao, Beijing Normal University & HKBU United International College (3rd from the right) Prof. Yang Xiaoguang, AMSS (Online) Prof. Huang Jian, PolyU (1st on the right) Prof. Sun Defeng, PolyU (4th from the right) Prof. Liu Xin (Secretary), AMSS (1st from the left) Prof. Qiao Zhonghua (Secretary), PolyU (4th from the left)  Please visit JLab website for more information. 

AMA New Research Centre for Mathematical Foundations of Generative AI Established to Propel Advancements in AI Technology

With the aim of advancing the mathematical foundations and applications of generative AI, PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics establishes the Research Centre for Mathematical Foundations of Generative AI (CMFAI) to develop new mathematical and statistical methods and tools for analyzing, designing, and optimizing generative AI models. It also aims to explore the ethical, social, and legal implications of generative AI and its impact on various domains and industries. The CMFAI was officially established on 1 August 2023. On 27 October 2023, the Department hosted an inauguration ceremony for CMFAI, along with a Workshop on Data Science and AI. Leading scholars were invited to share the joy and their views on the future development of data science and AI. Please click here for the coverage on am730. For more photo, please go to the Photo Gallery

AMA Scholars ranked among the World's Top Scientists for 2023

Nine AMA Scholars are proudly listed among the World's Top 2% scientists by Stanford University for 2023. On October 4, 2023, Professor John P.A. Ioannidis and his team at Stanford University released the list of World's Top 2% Scientists for the year 2023. This list is compiled in the "updated science-wide author database of standardized citation indicators," which is a publicly accessible database that provides comprehensive information on the citation metrics of top-cited scientists. The database includes metrics such as citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator known as the c-score. The data presented in the database are divided into two categories: career-long and single recent year impact. Additionally, the metrics are provided with and without self-citations, along with a ratio of citations to citing papers. The scientists in the database are categorized into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields based on the Science-Metrix classification system. Furthermore, field- and subfield-specific percentiles are assigned to scientists who have published at least 5 papers. The career-long data in the database are updated until the end of 2022, while the single recent year data reflect citations received during the calendar year 2022. The selection process for inclusion in the list is based on the c-score of the top 100,000 scientists (including and excluding self-citations), or a percentile rank of 2% or higher in their respective sub-fields. The current version (6) of the database is derived from the October 1, 2023 snapshot obtained from Scopus, which is updated to include data until the end of the citation year 2022. For details, please visit https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/6

AMA Staff Honored with Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement in 2023

Congratulations to Professor Buyang Li and Dr Raymond Sze for receiving the Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2023, in recognition of their outstanding performance in respect of teaching and research & scholarly activities.   Category Awardees Teaching: Outstanding Young Teacher Dr SZE Nung-sing, Raymond Research and Scholarly Activities: Outstanding Young Researcher Professor LI Buyang