The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled ‘Mathematics Drives Modern Technology’ as part of the University Lecture Series. Tang Tao, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), president of Nanfang College, Guangzhou, and chair professor at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, was the speaker. During the talk, Prof Tang discussed the important role of mathematics in technological development across various fields.
Speaking at the event, Michael Hui, vice rector of UM, said that Prof Tang is a world-renowned computational mathematician whose research focuses on adaptive mesh methods, high order methods for partial differential equations, and numerical methods for phase-field equations. He has made significant academic achievements in high-precision and adaptive computational methods. Prof Tang has received many awards, including the Feng Kang Prize of Scientific Computing, a first prize in the Natural Science Award from the Ministry of Education, and a second prize in the State Natural Science Award. He is also a fellow of the American Mathematical Society, a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, a member of the Chinese Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, a member of the Academia Europaea, and a fellow of the World Academy of Sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries.
During the talk, Prof Tang talked about the history of mathematics and its applications in areas such as the internet, digital communication, medical imaging, and large-scale computing. He also discussed the contributions of eminent scientists and emphasised the urgent need for mathematical talent in future technological development. His forward-looking insights provided the audience with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
In addition, Prof Tang engaged with the audience during the Q&A and discussion sessions moderated by Gui Changfeng, head of the Department of Mathematics.
澳門大學舉行“大學講壇”，由中國科學院院士、廣州南方學院校長、北京師範大學—香港浸會大學聯合國際學院講座教授湯濤就“數學推動現代科技”為題發表演說，從多個領域深入探討數學對科技發展的重要性。
澳大副校長許敬文表示，湯濤是世界頂尖的計算數學家，研究重點包括自適應網格方法、偏微分方程的高階方法，以及相場方程的數值方法，其在高精度和自適應計算方法研究領域作出了重要學術成就。湯濤曾獲馮康科學計算獎、教育部自然科學一等獎、國家自然科學二等獎，並獲選美國數學學會會士、美國工業與應用數學學會會士、中國工業與應用數學學會會士、歐洲科學院院士、世界科學院院士等殊榮。
講座上，湯濤重點介紹數學的發展歷史以及在互聯網、數字通信、醫學成像、大規模計算等領域的運用，探討重要科學家的貢獻，並強調未來科技發展對數學人才的迫切需求。他的演講内容前瞻性強，為在場人士提供了豐富的知識和啟發。
問答與交流環節由澳大數學系主任桂長峰主持。湯濤和與會者交流互動，討論氣氛熱烈。
The CAS academician gives a talk at UM on how mathematics drives modern technology
中科院院士於澳大談數學推動現代科技
Tang Tao
湯濤
Michael Hui
許敬文