Daniel Sai-Ping Chan

Dr. Daniel Sai-Ping Chan serves as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Pure Mathematics at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. His academic leadership extends across research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities within one of Australia's premier research institutions.

Dr. Chan earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1999, following dual undergraduate degrees from UNSW in 1994: a BE in Electrical Engineering and a BA (Hons) in Mathematics. His educational background bridges engineering and pure mathematics, providing a unique foundation for his theoretical research.

His research focuses on non-commutative algebraic geometry, where he applies sophisticated techniques from traditional algebraic geometry to study non-commutative algebras. Dr. Chan has made significant contributions to understanding orders on projective surfaces through non-commutative adaptations of Mori's minimal model program. His work spans several interconnected areas including non-commutative surfaces, moduli spaces, the McKay correspondence, and non-commutative rings arising from projective geometry such as twisted homogeneous co-ordinate rings.

As an active member of both the Geometry group and the Algebra and Number Theory group at UNSW, Dr. Chan contributes to the vibrant mathematical research community. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of the Australian Mathematical Society, demonstrating his standing within the national mathematical community.

With an extensive publication record comprising 29 journal articles, 1 conference paper, 1 working paper, and 11 preprints, Dr. Chan has established himself as a significant contributor to his field. His research continues to advance the understanding of non-commutative structures and their geometric interpretations.