Associate Head at Math. department of Tsinghua U, China
Dr. Huaiqing Zuo is a distinguished mathematician specializing in algebraic geometry and singularity theory. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012, under the guidance of Stephen S.-T. Yau, with a dissertation on the coordinate-free characterization of isolated homogeneous singularities. Currently, Dr. Zuo serves as a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Tsinghua University, where he also holds leadership roles as Associate Head and Director of the Teaching Committee. His research has been widely recognized, earning him accolades such as the ICCM Best Paper Award Silver Award in 2017 and the Tsinghua University Faculty Excellence Award in 2023. Dr. Zuo has an extensive publication record, with numerous articles in high-impact journals, and has delivered invited talks at prestigious awards worldwide. His contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of isolated singularities and derivation Lie algebras, establishing him as a leading figure in his field.
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Education
Dr. Huaiqing Zuo’s educational journey reflects a profound dedication to mathematics. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Pure Mathematics from Guangzhou University in 2002, graduating with high honors. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics at East China Normal University, completing it in 2010. During this period, he was an exchange student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) from 2007 to 2008, collaborating with Professor Stephen S.-T. Yau. Following this, Dr. Zuo obtained a Master of Science in Pure Mathematics from UIC in 2010. He continued at UIC as a Ph.D. candidate in Pure Mathematics, focusing on algebraic geometry, singularity theory, and coding theory. Throughout his doctoral studies, he served as a teaching assistant for various calculus courses, further honing his expertise and pedagogical skills.
Professional Experience
Dr. Huaiqing Zuo is a distinguished mathematician specializing in algebraic geometry and singularity theory. He earned his Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012, under the guidance of Professor Stephen S.-T. Yau. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Zuo joined Tsinghua University, where he has progressed through academic ranks: Assistant Professor (2013–2018), Associate Professor (2018–2023), and currently serves as a Professor since June 2023. In addition to his research and teaching roles, he has held significant administrative positions, including Associate Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Teaching Committee since April 2024. Dr. Zuo’s contributions to the field are evidenced by numerous publications in high-impact journals and invitations to speak at international awards. His work has been recognized with several awards, such as the ICCM Best Paper Award Silver Award in 2017 and the Tsinghua University Faculty Excellence Award in 2023. Beyond his research, Dr. Zuo is committed to academic leadership and mentorship, having supervised multiple doctoral theses and actively participating in the academic community at Tsinghua University.
Research Interest
Dr. Huaiqing Zuo’s research interests encompass both pure and applied mathematics, with a particular focus on singularity theory, algebraic geometry, and coding theory. His work in singularity theory involves the study of spaces that are not well-behaved, such as those with points where mathematical objects are not defined or are not smooth. In algebraic geometry, he investigates the properties of geometric structures that are defined as solutions to systems of polynomial equations. Additionally, Dr. Zuo has explored coding theory, which involves the design of error-correcting codes for reliable data transmission and storage. His diverse research portfolio reflects a commitment to advancing mathematical understanding across these interconnected domains.
Award and Honor
Dr. Huaiqing Zuo has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to mathematics through several prestigious awards and honors. In 2017, he received the ICCM Best Paper Award Silver Award, along with three Distinguished Paper Awards from the same institution, underscoring the high quality and impact of his research. His excellence in academia was further acknowledged by Tsinghua University, where he was honored with the Faculty Excellence Award in 2023 and named Excellent Doctoral Thesis Supervisor in 2024, reflecting his dedication to both research and mentorship. Additionally, Dr. Zuo’s work has garnered significant attention in the mathematical community, with multiple papers being listed among ESI’s Most Cited Papers in 2023 and an Editor’s Pick by the Journal of Mathematical Physics in the same year, highlighting the influence and relevance of his scholarly contributions.
Conclusion
Dr. Huaiqing Zuo is a distinguished mathematician specializing in algebraic geometry and singularity theory. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012, under the guidance of Professor Stephen S.-T. Yau. Currently, Dr. Zuo serves as a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Tsinghua University, where he also holds leadership positions, including Associate Head and Director of the Teaching Committee. His research has been widely recognized, earning him accolades such as the ICCM Best Paper Award Silver Award in 2017 and the Tsinghua University Faculty Excellence Award in 2023. Dr. Zuo has delivered numerous invited talks at prestigious institutions and awards, reflecting his standing in the mathematical community. His extensive publication record includes articles in high-impact journals, underscoring his significant contributions to his field. Dr. Zuo’s blend of research excellence, leadership, and dedication to education positions him as a leading figure in contemporary mathematics.
Publications Top Noted
- The weights of isolated curve singularities are determined by Hodge ideals
- Authors: Yang Wang, Stephen Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2025
- Source: Pacific Journal of Mathematics (PJM)
- Normal surface singularities of small degrees
- Authors: Stephen Yau, Hao Zuo, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Journal of the Mathematical Society of Japan
- On the Nakai conjecture for some singularities
- Authors: Xiao Zida, Stephen Yau, Qiwei Zhu, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Annali della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, Classe di Scienze
- Spectrum and Hertling conjectures for trimodal singularities
- Authors: Quan Shi, Yang Wang, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Proceedings of the Steklov Institute of Mathematics
- Three-dimensional rational isolated complete intersection singularities
- Authors: Bingyi Chen, Stephen Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2023
- Source: Handbook of Geometry and Topology of Singularities
- Various derivation Lie algebras of isolated singularities
- Authors: Stephen S.-T. Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2023
- Source: Handbook of Geometry and Topology of Singularities
- Modules of differential operators of (k, s)-th Tjurina algebras of singularities
- Authors: Siyong Tao, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Forum Mathematica
- Recent results on non-existence of negative weight derivations for weighted homogeneous isolated singularities
- Authors: Bingyi Chen, Hao Chen, Stephen S.-T. Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2022
- Source: ICCM Notice
- On jet closures of singularities
- Authors: Yifan Chen, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2025
- Source: Sbornik Mathematics
- Three types of derivation Lie algebras of isolated hypersurface singularities
- Authors: Naveed Hussain, Stephen S.-T. Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2025
- Source: Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo
- On variation of complex structures and variation of new Lie algebras arising from singularities
- Authors: Bingyi Chen, Naveed Hussain, Stephen S.-T. Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Proceedings of the 8th International Consortium of Chinese Mathematicians
- On T-maps and ideals of antiderivatives of hypersurface singularities
- Authors: Quan Shi, Stephen S.-T. Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Izvestiya: Mathematics
- Hodge moduli algebras and complete invariants of singularities
- Authors: Guorui Ma, Yang Wang, Stephen S.-T. Yau, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Asian Journal of Mathematics
- A characterization and solvability of quasihomogeneous singularities
- Authors: Guorui Ma, Stephen Yau, Qiwei Zhu, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Pacific Journal of Mathematics
- Sharp lower estimations for invariants associated with the ideal of antiderivatives of singularities
- Authors: Naveed Hussain, Quan Shi, Huaiqing Zuo
- Year: 2024
- Source: Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society