Professor Youjun Deng is a faculty member in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Central South University, China. He holds the rank of Professor since October 2017. His professional experience includes postdoctoral research in inverse problems at Ecole Normale Supérieure (Paris, France) under Prof. Habib Ammari and Inha University (Incheon, South Korea) under Prof. Hyeonbae Kang. Research focuses on inverse problems and mathematical foundations of metamaterials. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applied domains such as material science and engineering. Contact details include an office address at Central South University's New Campus in Yuelu District, Changsha, and a direct email: youjundeng@csu.edu.cn. Administrative contacts include general affairs and admissions telephone numbers (0731-88836537 / 88836536).
Yufeng Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Southern University of Science and Technology's School of Science. He holds a B.S. in Geophysics from Wuhan University (2007), M.S. from Peking University (2010), and Ph.D. from ETH Zurich (2015), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. His research spans planetary dynamos , fluid dynamics of planetary interiors , and tidal interactions in exoplanetary systems . Key focus areas include magnetic field generation mechanisms, convection in rotating celestial bodies, and tidal dissipation processes. His work integrates theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, and experimental approaches to address fundamental questions about Earth and planetary evolution. Recent publications reveal strong trends in geomagnetic field analysis (using dynamic mode decomposition), Jovian system dynamics , and core-mantle interactions . His research consistently bridges geophysics and astrophysics, with increasing emphasis on computational methods for modeling complex fluid systems. IUGG SEDI Doornbos Memorial Prize (2022) National Special Expert (Youth) (2020) Pearl River Talents Plan Young Top Talent (2019) Swiss NSF Postdoctoral Fellowships (2014, 2016) Dr. Lin advises multiple graduate students (including J. Li and J.Y. Xu) and leads significant research initiatives including an NSFC Original Exploration Project (2023-2027) and a key sub-project in China's National Key R&D Program on Martian processes. His laboratory focuses on computational geodynamics and planetary fluid mechanics, with ongoing collaborations across international institutions.
Florian Bossmann is an Associate Professor at the College of Mathematics, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), specializing in Applied Signal Processing with a focus on algorithms and applications. His research encompasses inverse problems, greedy algorithms, sparsity, and compressed sensing, with applications in seismic exploration, ptychography, and video processing. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Göttingen (2013) and a Diplom in Mathematics from the University of Duisburg-Essen (2009). Current projects include NSFC-funded seismic data interpolation and a start-up grant for applied signal processing research. He teaches courses like 'Signal and Image Processing' and 'Calculus for Civil Engineering'. Supervising Master/PhD students in signal processing, he emphasizes collaboration and innovation. His lab, the ASP Group, explores cutting-edge methods in multidimensional data reconstruction and algorithm design. Prominent publications focus on impedance inversion, neural network applications in geoscience, and object reconstruction techniques. He has led collaborative research initiatives with institutions like the Fraunhofer Institute and the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Health.
Zhang Wenlong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). His research focuses on inverse problems, uncertainty quantification, numerical analysis, and their applications in fields such as electrical impedance tomography and partial differential equations. He holds a B.Sc. in Information and Computational Science from Nanjing University (2007-2011), a Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011-2014), and a dual Ph.D. from the DMA at École Normale Supérieure and ETH Zürich under Professors Zhiming Chen and Habib Ammari. Prior to his current role, he was a postdoc at SUSTech (2017–2019). His research areas include inverse problems, hybrid imaging methods, homogenization theory, and numerical methods for PDEs. He has contributed to advancements in convexification techniques for inverse problems, stochastic convergence analysis, and data-driven model reduction methods. His work often intersects applied mathematics, computational physics, and biomedical imaging. Zhang has taught courses in linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, and finite element methods at SUSTech since 2017. His publications span top journals such as SIAM Journal on Imaging Sciences, Inverse Problems, and Journal of Computational Physics, reflecting his expertise in interdisciplinary computational and applied mathematics.
Jianwei Ma is a Professor at the School of Mathematics, Harbin Institute of Technology, leading the Center of Geophysics and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence. His expertise spans exploration geophysics, artificial intelligence, and compressed sensing. Ma holds a Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics from Tsinghua University (2002) and a BS in Engineering Mechanics from Dalian University of Technology (1998). His research focuses on improving seismic exploration through mathematical methods, including sparse transforms, compressed sensing, and deep learning applications. Notable contributions include methodologies for seismic noise reduction, data interpolation, and full waveform inversion. Ma has held visiting positions at institutions like UCLA, UC Los Angeles, and the University of Texas at Austin. He has received prestigious awards such as the NSFC Distinguished Young Scholar (2016) and World's Top 2% Scientists (2020-2024). Ma actively contributes to professional societies, including SEG and IEEE, and has organized international workshops on mathematical geophysics and AI-driven geoscience. His team includes faculty members and over 30 graduate students, reflecting his commitment to training future researchers in geophysics and AI. Collaborations with global leaders in geophysics and mathematics, such as Prof. Stanley Osher (UCLA) and Prof. Gerlind Plonka (University of Goettingen), highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Key publications include advancements in deep learning for geophysical inversion and sparse representation techniques for seismic data processing.
Jingzhi Li is a Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he has been serving since January 2020. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at SUSTech from June 2012 to December 2019. His research focuses on scientific computing, finite element methods, inverse problems in mathematical physics, shape optimization in differential forms, and computational finance. Education: PhD in Applied and Computational Mathematics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009 MS in Computer Science, Wuhan University, 2004 BS in Mathematics, Wuhan University, 2001 Professor Li's research spans multiple areas of computational mathematics with a particular emphasis on inverse problems and their applications. His work combines theoretical analysis with practical numerical methods to solve challenging problems in mathematical physics. He has made significant contributions to the development of globally convergent numerical methods for coefficient inverse problems, finite element methods for high-order PDEs, and optimization techniques using differential forms. His research has applications across various domains including electromagnetic scattering, wave propagation, and computational finance. Analysis of Professor Li's recent publications reveals a strong focus on inverse problems, particularly in the areas of coefficient identification, scattering theory, and phaseless data reconstruction. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in developing convexification methods for solving nonlinear inverse problems with guaranteed global convergence. The research spans multiple mathematical disciplines including partial differential equations, numerical analysis, and optimization theory, with applications in physics, engineering, and medical imaging. Scientific Awards: Career Award, Shenzhen, 2021 Excellent Mentor Award, Shude Residential College, SUSTech, 2020 Dual-excellence Award, Faculty of Science, SUSTech, 2020 Highlight Award, Faculty of Science, SUSTech, 2019 Excellent Research Award, SUSTech, 2016 Excellent Mentor Award, SUSTech, 2016 Peacock Award (Tier B), Shenzhen, 2013 Best Doctoral Dissertation Award, Mathematical Society of Hong Kong, 2011 Shenzhen Excellent Talent Project (Outstanding Young Scientists Project), 2021 National Key Talent Program Youth Project, Mathematics and Science, 2012 Professor Li has demonstrated strong commitment to student mentorship, evidenced by multiple Excellent Mentor Awards from SUSTech. His research has been supported by significant grants including the National Key Talent Program Youth Project and Shenzhen's Peacock Plan. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions, particularly with ETH Zurich and Chinese Academy of Sciences, reflecting a strong international research network. While specific grant details aren't provided in the text, his extensive publication record in top journals suggests substantial research funding. Professor Li's research activities are centered around computational mathematics with particular strength in inverse problems. His work connects theoretical mathematics with practical applications across physics and engineering domains. The consistent publication record in high-impact journals demonstrates an active and productive research program with significant contributions to the field of computational inverse problems.
Ma Fuming is a Visiting Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) since 2018 and a Professor at Jilin University (China) since 1998, with a focus on numerical methods for inverse problems. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics from Jilin University (1988). Education : Ph.D. (1988), M.A. (1985), B.S. (1982) in Computational Mathematics from Jilin University. Research Interests : Specializes in Numerical methods of inverse problems , with contributions to computational mathematics and numerical analysis. Professional Experience : Held visiting researcher roles at Michigan State University (2006), University of Cologne (2003), and University of Florida (1998). Served as Dean of the School of Mathematics at Jilin University (2001–2004). Honors : Awarded the Baosteel Outstanding Teacher Award (2003), State Council Special Allowance (2005), and Jilin Province Outstanding Teacher Award (2015). Teaching : Courses include Mathematical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, and Finite Element Methods. Co-authored textbooks such as Numerical Approximation (2000) and Numerical Analysis, Volume 2 (2008).
YUE MEI is an Associate Professor at Dalian University of Technology's School of Mechanics and Aeronautics. He holds a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and has postdoctoral experience at Swansea University (UK) and Saint-Etienne Mines (France). His research focuses on computational mechanics, biomedical applications, and CAE software development, particularly addressing national needs in industrial software autonomy. He leads major national projects including National Key R&D Programs and National Natural Science Foundation grants. Awards include the Liaoning Provincial Talent Aggregation Plan and Dalian High-level Talents designation. His work spans mechanical inversion methods, multi-physics finite element analysis, and structural nondestructive testing. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2013-2017) MSc in Solid Mechanics, South China University of Technology (2010-2013) BSc in Engineering Mechanics, China University of Petroleum (2006-2010) Research Interests: Integrating computational mechanics with biomedical and advanced materials fields. Key areas include: Mechanical inversion techniques for medical/industrial applications Multiphysics finite element methods (fluid-structure, electromagnetics) Development of autonomous CAE software tools Grants & Projects: Leads 7+ ongoing projects including 'Jointly Driven Cross-Scale Mechanical Analysis' (Liaoning Provincial) and 'General CAE Implicit Solver Engine' (National Key R&D). Recent papers focus on topology optimization in biomechanics, soft tissue characterization, and energy harvesting.
Professor Yu Guodong is a faculty member in the Department of Project Management and Industrial Engineering at Shandong University's School of Management. He holds the title of Qilu Young Scholar and leads an excellent young innovation team. His research focuses on data-driven decision optimization , particularly in small data environments, with applications in supply chain management, emergency response, and industrial systems. He has pioneered methods like Wasserstein distributionally robust optimization and fairness-aware resource allocation frameworks. His work addresses challenges in high-end manufacturing, emergency logistics, and low-probability event scenarios. Yu has published extensively in top-tier journals including Manufacturing & Service Operations Management , Production and Operations Management , and INFORMS Journal on Computing . He has secured 12 national and provincial grants, including key projects from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Collaborations with industry leaders like Weichai Power and Jereh Petroleum Equipment demonstrate his applied research impact. His team develops computationally efficient algorithms (e.g., Benders decomposition, Branch-and-Benders-cut) to solve complex optimization problems under uncertainty. Notable contributions include integrating inverse optimization with historical data for contract pricing, quantifying fairness-efficiency trade-offs via robust optimization, and designing resilient service networks for emergencies. His research bridges theoretical advancements and practical implementation, enhancing decision-making resilience in data-scarce scenarios.
Bao Xueyang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Earth and Space Sciences (Faculty of Science) of Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) , where he has worked since January 2019. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2011) , M.S. and B.S. degrees in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China . Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia (2011) M.S., Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (2005) B.S., Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (2001) His research focuses on seismological full-waveform inversion , seismic wave attenuation measurement , and geophysical studies of tectonically active regions such as the Tibetan Plateau and Tethys domain. Methodologically, he develops techniques for: 3D full-waveform inversion Joint seismic-gravity inversion Seismic wave attenuation anisotropy Background noise tomography Wavefield simulation on complex topographies Seismic source parameter inversion Analysis of his recent publications reveals expertise in full-waveform sensitivity kernel development , ocean-bottom seismology , and cratonic lithosphere thermal structure through Rayleigh wave attenuation studies. His work spans both theoretical advancements in inversion algorithms and practical applications in energy resource characterization and tectonic studies. Scientific recognition includes: 2019 Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent 2022 Excellence Awards in Reviews of Geophysics and Planetary Physics He leads multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects while co-leading international research initiatives. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses on geophysical inversion theory, covering both linear and nonlinear inversion methods with machine learning applications.
Dr. LIU Quanying is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where she has been a faculty member since September 2019. She serves as the Principal Investigator of the Neural Computing and Control Laboratory (NCC lab) and is a doctoral supervisor. Prior to joining SUSTech, she earned her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from ETH Zurich and conducted postdoctoral research at Caltech. Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2013-2017) Master in Computer Science, Lanzhou University (2010-2013) Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Lanzhou University (2006-2010) Research Interests: Dr. Liu’s research integrates neuroscience, machine learning, and control theory. Her work focuses on multi-modal neural signal processing (EEG, sEEG, fMRI, DTI), explainable AI for neuroscience, and optimization techniques for neuromodulation (tES, TMS). She has developed high-density EEG source localization algorithms and data-driven brain network modeling frameworks, aiming to enhance precision in neural stimulation and control. Scientific Awards: The New Brain 30 (2023) AAIC Travel Award (2019) Estes Stars Award (2018) 深圳市孔雀人才计划C类 Laboratory and Team: As the PI of the NCC lab, Dr. Liu leads a team focused on machine learning algorithms, neurocomputational modeling, and neurofeedback control. The lab actively recruits graduate students, postdocs, and visiting researchers, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in neuroscience and AI.
