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Centre Name: |
Centre for Mathematical Sciences |
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Chairperson: |
Assistant Professor Dr. Yeo Heng Giap Ivan |
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Description of Centre: |
The Centre for Mathematical Sciences (CMS) is an interdisciplinary centre that promotes fundamental research in mathematics and applies mathematics in computational sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, engineering and finance, yielding a deep understanding or improved applications on the respective areas. |
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Research area: |
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Activities in 2014
Summary of activities
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Event |
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Throughout the year 2014 |
CMS Seminar Series |
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2 |
12 March 2014 |
Public talk titled "Postgrad opportunities in Hong Kong Baptist University" - Professor Michael Ng |
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3 |
12 March 2014 |
Public talk titled "Exponential Stopping of Brownian Motion and Applications to Valuing Equity-linked Products" - Prof Yang, Hailiang |
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25 June 2014 |
Public talk titled "Blue Ocean Strategy" - Mr. Richard Chua |
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5 |
18-19 November 2014 |
International Conference for Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Mathematics (ICMSFM2014) |
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5 December 2014 |
One Day Seminar in Honor of Dr Chin Seong Tah's Retirement |
International Conference for Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Mathematics (ICMSFM2014), 18th to 19th November 2014, Selangor, Malaysia
The Centre for Mathematical Sciences (CMS) of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) collaborated with the Asian Regional Section of International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC-ARS) to organize the International Conference for Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Mathematics (ICMSFM2014). The objective of the conference is to promote mathematics and statistics research in Asian countries by providing a forum for researchers, educators, students and industries to exchange ideas, and to communicate and discuss research findings and new advances in mathematical and statistical sciences. The conference was successfully held from 18th to 19th of November 2014 at Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, Selangor, Malaysia. A total of 53 local and international participants presented their papers at the conference.
CMS Seminar Series
The CMS Seminar Series was held throughout 2014, with centre members conducting public lectures on a variety of topics. The speakers were
Dr. Chang Yun Fah, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 12 November 2014
Dr. Denis Wong Chee Keong, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 9 April 2014
Dr. Gloria Teng Ai Hui, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR. 29 October 2014
Miss Khow Weai Chiet, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 15 January 2014
Mr. Kuang Kee Seng, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 12 November 2014
Dr. Ivan Yeo Heng Giap, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 19 March 2014
Dr. Liew How Hui, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 16 April 2014, 12 Oct 2014, 31 Oct 2014, 7 November 2014
Mr. Lim Foo Weng, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 12 February 2014
Miss. Lim Ling Hong, Centre of Foundation Studies, UTAR; 22 January 2014
Mr. Teo Yee Rui, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 23 April 2014
Mr. Wei Dik Kai, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 23 April 2014
Dr. Tan Sin Leng, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 5 December 2014
Dr. Chin Seong Tah, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 5 December 2014
Prof Dr Chia Gek Ling, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR; 5 December 2014