Department of Mathematics
Mathematics Week Launched at XMUM
The Department of Mathematics Student Council and XMUM Library launched Mathematics Week on 20 October 2026, marking their first collaboration to showcase the relevance and appeal of mathematics through art, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.Held at the XMUM Library in the A3 building, the event features more than 100 exhibition displays exploring mathematics in campus life, different cultures, art and academic disciplines. The programme aims to make mathematics more accessible and engaging beyond the classroom.
Department of Mathematics, General
Wang Haocheng: "Not Good at Math", Yet Pursuing a PhD
"I'm not very good at math."Wang Haocheng repeats this line when reflecting on his journey. What sounds like self-deprecation is also a clear recognition of his limitations—one that pushed him to explore beyond conventional paths and eventually find his direction.
Department of Mathematics
Ong Jin Poh: You Know Him for Mathematics but He Led an Orchestra Too
At the 2025 Commencement Ceremony of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), Ong Jin Poh from the Department of Mathematics was invited to deliver a speech as a student representative.For many, Ong Jin Poh is known for his academic excellence. Yet beyond the classroom, he holds another identity - a Chinese orchestra conductor who has actively shaped campus cultural life throughout his undergraduate years.
Department of Mathematics
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ma Jiajun Publishes in the Journal of the European Mathematical Society
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ma Jiajun from the Department of Mathematics at Xiamen University Malaysiafor publishing the research "Special unipotent representations of real classical groups: Counting and reduction" in the Journal of the European Mathematical Society.This work was conducted in collaboration with Prof. Dan Barbasch (Cornell University), Prof. Sun Binyong (Zhejiang University), and Prof. Zhu Chengbo (National University of Singapore),
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Lim Yen Kheng: The Guitar-Strumming Physicist Inspiring Students through Stories
Image The photo shows Lim Yen Kheng attending an academic conference in South Africa.
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Kareem T. Elgindy Publishes in Mathematics and Computers in Simulation
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kareem T. Elgindy from the Department of Mathematics, School of Mathematics and Physics, for his recent research article published in Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, an SCI Q1 journal with the latest impact factor of 4.4.
