Huaiqing Zuo | Pure Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Huaiqing Zuo | Pure Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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

 

 

Aviv Gibali | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Aviv Gibali | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Holon Institute of Technology, Israel

Dr. Aviv Gibali is a distinguished mathematician and researcher specializing in applied mathematics, optimization, and variational inequalities. He holds a Ph.D. from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and has completed postdoctoral studies at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics in Germany. Currently serving as the Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics at HIT – Holon Institute of Technology, he has previously held leadership roles at ORT Braude College of Engineering. Dr. Gibali has made significant contributions through numerous scholarly publications, award presentations, and editorial positions in prestigious journals. His expertise spans optimization algorithms, superiorization techniques, and mathematical modeling with applications in science and engineering. Actively engaged in international collaborations and academic committees, he has also received multiple awards for his impactful research. His dedication to advancing mathematical methodologies and their real-world applications establishes him as a leading figure in the field.

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Education

Dr. Aviv Gibali holds a strong academic background in mathematics, with degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in 2012, where his doctoral research focused on algorithms for solving variational inequalities and their applications under the supervision of Prof. Simeon Reich and Prof. Yair Censor. Prior to that, he completed his M.Sc. in Mathematics at the University of Haifa in 2008, working on iterative algorithms for solving variational inequality problems under the guidance of Prof. Yair Censor. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Haifa in 2005. Following his Ph.D., Dr. Gibali pursued postdoctoral research in optimization at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM) in Kaiserslautern, Germany, from 2012 to 2014. His educational foundation has equipped him with deep expertise in mathematical modeling, optimization, and computational algorithms.

Professional Experience

Dr. Aviv Gibali is an accomplished mathematician and researcher specializing in optimization, variational inequalities, and applied mathematics. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics at HIT – Holon Institute of Technology and holds the rank of Associate Professor. Previously, he was an Associate Professor and Head of the Mathematics Department at ORT Braude College of Engineering. Dr. Gibali completed his Ph.D. at The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and pursued postdoctoral research at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics in Germany. His extensive academic contributions include serving as an associate editor for multiple prestigious journals, organizing international awards, and collaborating with leading institutions worldwide. With numerous invited talks, scientific visits, and interdisciplinary research projects, he has significantly advanced the field of mathematical optimization. His expertise spans theoretical advancements and industrial applications, earning him multiple awards and recognition in applied and computational mathematics.

Research Interest

Dr. Aviv Gibali’s research interests lie at the intersection of applied mathematics, optimization, and computational methods, with a strong focus on projection algorithms, variational inequalities, and convex feasibility problems. His work spans both theoretical advancements and real-world applications, particularly in industrial mathematics, medical imaging, radiation therapy planning, and data science. He has made significant contributions to superiorization techniques, an innovative approach to improving iterative algorithms for constrained optimization problems. Dr. Gibali is also actively engaged in developing and analyzing numerical algorithms for large-scale optimization, leveraging mathematical modeling to solve complex problems in engineering, machine learning, and healthcare. His interdisciplinary collaborations with international research institutions and industry partners enhance the practical impact of his studies. With a keen interest in mathematical education, he also contributes to innovative pedagogical methods, fostering a new generation of researchers in applied and computational mathematics.

Award and Honor

Dr. Aviv Gibali, a distinguished mathematician and researcher, has been widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to applied mathematics and optimization. He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Fourth Most Cited Article Award from Optimization Methods and Software in 2021, highlighting the impact of his research. In 2020, he secured First Prize in the Hackathon on Free Writing Home Exams, organized by Tel-Aviv University and Shenkar, demonstrating his innovative approach to education. His scholarly excellence has also been acknowledged through esteemed fellowships such as the Mathematics for Industry Network’s Short-Term Scientific Mission (2018) in Germany and the Austria-Israel Academic Network Innsbruck (AIANI) Fellowship (2017). With an extensive academic career, editorial roles in leading journals, and significant contributions to industrial mathematics, Dr. Gibali’s work continues to shape the field, earning him widespread recognition and respect within the global mathematical community.

Conclusion

Dr. Aviv Gibali is a distinguished researcher in applied mathematics, with a prolific academic career spanning optimization, variational inequalities, and superiorization techniques. His extensive contributions include over a decade of impactful research, international collaborations, editorial roles in leading mathematical journals, and leadership positions in academia. As an associate professor and head of the Department of Applied Mathematics at HIT – Holon Institute of Technology, Dr. Gibali has played a pivotal role in advancing mathematical research and fostering industry-academic partnerships. His numerous scientific visits, award organizations, and editorial engagements reflect his dedication to global knowledge dissemination. Recognized with prestigious awards and citations, he has demonstrated excellence in both theoretical advancements and real-world applications. While his achievements are remarkable, continued exploration of interdisciplinary applications and mentorship initiatives could further enhance his academic influence. Dr. Gibali’s scholarly impact and leadership make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Publications Top Noted

  • Multidimensional Evolution Effects on Non-Cooperative Strategic Games
    Authors: Shipra Singh, Aviv Gibali, Simeon Reich
    Year: 2024
    Source: Mathematics
  • Resolvent-Free Method for Solving Monotone Inclusions
    Authors: Yan Tang, Aviv Gibali
    Year: 2023
    Source: Axioms
  • Special Issue “Symmetry in Optimization and Control with Real-World Applications”
    Authors: Kok Lay Teo, Aviv Gibali, Yong Wu
    Year: 2022
    Source: Symmetry
  • New Self-Adaptive Inertial-Like Proximal Point Methods for the Split Common Null Point Problem
    Authors: Yan Tang, Yeyu Zhang, Aviv Gibali
    Year: 2021
    Source: Symmetry
  • Multi-Time Generalized Nash Equilibria with Dynamic Flow Applications
    Authors: Shipra Singh, Aviv Gibali, Simeon Reich
    Year: 2021
    Source: Mathematics
  • An Analytic and Numerical Investigation of a Differential Game
    Authors: Aviv Gibali, Oleg Kelis
    Year: 2021
    Source: Axioms
  • Projected-Reflected Subgradient-Extragradient Method and Its Real-World Applications
    Authors: Aviv Gibali, O.S. Iyiola, Lanre Akinyemi, Yekini
    Year: 2021
    Source: Symmetry
  • A Symmetric FBF Method for Solving Monotone Inclusions
    Authors: Aviv Gibali, Yekini
    Year: 2020
    Source: Symmetry
  • Inertial Krasnoselskii–Mann Method in Banach Spaces
    Authors: Yekini Shehu, Aviv Gibali
    Year: 2020
    Source: Mathematics