The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled ‘Strolling Through the Garden of Mathematics’ today (22 January) as part of its University Lecture Series. The speaker was Tian Gang, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and chair professor at Peking University.
In his speech, Xu Cheng-Zhong, dean of the UM Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), said that Prof Tian is one of the world’s leading mathematicians. He has solved many critical problems in the fields of geometry and mathematical physics, with contributions to Khler-Einstein metrics. Prof Tian has also received many prestigious awards in recognition of his research achievements.
During the talk, Prof Tian guided the audience to discover and appreciate the importance and charm of mathematics in everyday life from the aspects of its abstraction, simplicity, and rigour. In addition, Prof Tian engaged with the audience in the Q&A and discussion session moderated by Gui Changfeng, head of the Department of Mathematics of FST.

Source: Rector’s Office
Media Contact Information:
Communications Office, University of Macau
Albee Lei Tel: (853) 8822 8004
Bell Leong Tel: (853) 8822 8009
Email: prs.media@um.edu.mo