Dr. Shing Tung Yau

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Biography

Shing-Tung Yau is the William Caspar Graustein Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus at Harvard University. He has made significant contributions to various areas in mathematics and physics, particularly in geometry and the analysis of partial differential equations. His work on the Yau-Tian-Donaldson conjecture has been influential in fields like algebraic geometry and mathematical physics. Yau's research interests are diverse, encompassing complex differential geometry, mathematical physics, and the study of geometric analysis. He has been recognized as one of the leading mathematicians of his generation, winning numerous awards for his contributions, including the Fields Medal. Throughout his career, Yau has been deeply involved in mathematical education and mentoring young mathematicians. He continues to influence both the academic community and the broader world through his research and teaching, fostering the next generation of mathematicians and scientists.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).