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Roles and Affiliations: LING San is the Deputy President and Provost at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and holds the President’s Chair in Mathematical Sciences within the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS). He is associated with the College of Science (CoS) and has been a prominent academic leader in mathematical sciences.
Education:
- PhD in Mathematics from University of California, Berkeley (USA, 1990)
- MA in Mathematics from University of Cambridge (UK, 1989)
- BA (First Class Honours) in Mathematics from University of Cambridge (UK, 1985)
Research Interests: Focuses on algebraic number theory, coding theory, cryptography, combinatorial designs, and the arithmetic of modular curves. His work bridges pure mathematics (e.g., Galois representations) with applied domains like error-correcting codes and cryptographic protocols.
Professional Service: Serves on multiple international advisory boards and committees, including the International Advisory Council of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia), VinUniversity Institutional Advisory Board (Vietnam), and ACME’s Advisory Council on Community Relations (Singapore). Active in academic governance, research policy, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Key Contributions: Pioneered advancements in quasi-cyclic codes, quantum error-correcting codes, and cryptographic schemes. His research often intersects algebraic geometry and combinatorics, yielding impactful results in information theory and secure communication.
Grants and Awards: While no personal awards are explicitly stated, he has contributed to major projects and chairs committees for scientific awards (e.g., President’s Science and Technology Awards).
