On October 23, as one of the satellite events of the World Laureates Forum (WLF), the academic lecture titled “Geometric Analysis: Past, Present and Future” was successfully held at the Shanghai Institute for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences (SIMIS). The event featured Richard Schoen, Laureate of the World Laureates Association (WLA) Prize and Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, who delivered the keynote address.
Professor Shing-Tung Yau and Professor Richard Schoen
The session was chaired by Professor Shing-Tung Yau, Fields Medal Laureate and Chairman of SIMIS. In his opening remarks, Professor Yau fondly recalled his decades-long academic collaboration and enduring friendship with Professor Schoen, sharing reflections on their joint explorations and insights along the journey of mathematical discovery. Following this, Professor Schoen delivered an in-depth presentation titled “Minimal Surfaces Defined by Extremal Eigenvalue Problems.”With clear logic and rigorous reasoning, he systematically elaborated on the latest research progress and frontier perspectives in geometric analysis, showcasing the profound depth and vitality of this mathematical discipline.
Professor Shing-Tung Yau delivering the opening remarks
The event drew nearly one hundred researchers from universities and scientific institutions, fostering an engaging academic atmosphere. During the discussion session, participants actively raised questions and exchanged ideas with Professor Schoen, leading to a lively and interactive dialogue punctuated by rounds of warm applause.
Professor Richard Schoen giving his presentation
As one of the thematic roundtable sessions of the World Laureates Forum, this event effectively promoted international academic exchange in geometric analysis and contributed to advancing interdisciplinary integration and the development of Shanghai as a global center for science and innovation.
Source: Shanghai Institute for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences (SIMIS)
