Department of Mathematics Celebrates Success in GRF and ECS Awards for 2024/25
Date: July 2024
Prof. Cheng, M., Prof. Ling, L., Dr. Fan, J., Dr. Yao, S., Dr. Yu, Z., and Dr. Zhou, L.
The Department of Mathematics at Hong Kong Baptist University is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of our esteemed faculty members in the latest round of the General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS) awards for the academic year 2024/25. These prestigious grants are a testament to the innovative research and dedication to academic excellence within our department.
The GRF and ECS are highly competitive research grants that provide substantial funding to support faculty in their scholarly pursuits. The success of our faculty members highlights the Department of Mathematics' commitment to fostering an environment where cutting-edge research thrives.
We are delighted to share the details of the awarded projects and their principal investigators:
| Funding Scheme | Principal Investigator | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRF | Prof. Cheng, M. | Nonparametric Variable Selection and Semiparametric Structure Identification in High Dimension | HK$910,742 |
| Dr. Fan, J | Generalization Analysis of Operator Learning by Deep Neural Networks | HK$1,037,553 | |
| Prof. Ling, L. | Advancements in Meshfree Methods for Hyperbolic Conservation Laws on High-Dimensional Manifolds | HK$910,742 | |
| Dr. Yu, Z. | Learning Theory of Distributed Mirror Descent on Some Typical Banach Spaces and Related Topics | HK$702,812 | |
| Dr. Zhou, L. | Efficient Regression Methods for Flexible High Dimensional Models with Heavy-Tailed Error | HK$834,679 | |
| ECS | Dr. Yao, S. | Efficiency and Fairness Dual Focus: The Neyman-Pearson Approach | HK$625,885 |
The Department of Mathematics extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees. Their achievements not only reflect their individual dedication but also underscore our collective pursuit of scholarly excellence. We look forward to the advancements these projects will bring to the field of mathematics and the impact they will have on solving real-world problems.
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