Center Of Mathematical Sciences, Zhejiang University

It belongs to the Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.

The center was mainly founded by the Fields Medalist Shing-Tung Yau in August 2002. The first directors and advisors were mathematicians Su Buqing and Shiing-Shen Chern, both of whom are Zhejiang natives. The first academic director of the center is Shing-Tung Yau.

In China, Zhejiang University has one of the best traditions of mathematical research, which is known as the Zhe School (of Mathematics) and the Chen-Su School (of Differential Geometry; in memorial of mathematicians Su Buqing and Chen Jiangong). For continuing keeping and developing such excellent tradition, the center was founded, and coupled with the Department of Mathematics of Zhejiang University.^{[citation needed]}

Every year, many mathematicians and scientists from all over the world visit or do research at the center.^{[citation needed]}

The institute holds tens of permanent researcher positions or professorships. Many mathematicians from all over the world have worked in or visited the institute:

• Center of Mathematical Sciences, Zhejiang University