World-leading mathematician Richard Schoen gives talk on singularities in geometry at UM

As part of the University Lecture Series, the University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled ‘Geometry Is a Singular Subject’ today (7 November). Richard Schoen, a world-leading mathematician and Excellence in Teaching Chair at the University of California at Irvine, was the speaker. Speaking at the event, Michael Hui, vice rector of UM, said that Prof Schoen is an expert in differential geometry and the mathematical theory of general relativity, adding that singularity is of great significance to research on differential geometry. During the talk, Prof Schoen discussed how singularity, a concept in mathematics, is applied in a significant amount of current research in differential geometry, encompassing topics ranging from corners which arise in optimal networks to black holes in general relativity. In addition, Prof Schoen actively engaged with the participants during the Q&A and discussion session.

Richard Schoen gives a talk on singularities in geometry

Michael Hui

Richard Schoen

The Q&A and discussion session