In a testament to his ground-breaking contributions to the field of applied mathematics, Chair Professor Defeng Sun—Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics and a core member of RCTFF—has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
This prestigious honour, bestowed by peers in the global mathematical community, recognizes Professor Sun's exceptional leadership, scholarly excellence, and profound influence on the profession. The AMS Fellows program, established in 2010, celebrates individuals who have made significant impacts in mathematics research, education, and service. Professor Sun joins an elite cohort of 68 distinguished mathematicians in the 2026 class, underscoring his role as a driving force in advancing optimization techniques that bridge theory and real-world applications, including those with interdisciplinary relevance to textiles, fashion, and sustainable innovation at RCTFF.
| Research Units | PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research | Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion |
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