The academic visit combined research discussions, institutional engagement, and two invited presentations in computational and applied mathematics. The program focused particularly on biomedical and public-health applications, scientific computing, and opportunities for future interdisciplinary collaboration.
1. National Central University (NCU)
TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN
National Central University is a public research university with established strengths in science, engineering, computer science, earth sciences, and management. The university places strong emphasis on research, international cooperation, and interdisciplinary academic engagement.
NCU campus
College of Science, NCU
Prof. Feng-Nan Hwang
Prof. Feng-Nan Hwang, Department of Mathematics, hosted my visit. His expertise includes differential equations, scientific computing, and numerical methods. He also serves as Section Chief, Strategy Analysis Division, Institutional Research (IR) Office, supporting QS rankings and institutional strategy.
Daily discussions with Prof. Hwang and scholars focused on biomedical research collaboration, exchange of ideas, and potential joint research opportunities.
Research discussion on computational and biomedical modeling
Academic interaction with scholars
2026 NCU Summer Mini Workshop on Computational and Applied Mathematics
12 AUGUST 2026 | NCU
ROLE
Invited Speaker
FOCUS
Applied Mathematics for Biomedical and Public Health Challenges
I participated as an invited speaker at the 2026 NCU Summer Mini Workshop on Computational and Applied Mathematics, organized by the NCU SIAM Student Chapter. My presentation focused on the application of mathematical and computational approaches to biomedical and public-health challenges. The workshop brought together researchers working across different areas of computational and applied mathematics.
Workshop announcement
Invited presentation at NCU
ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTION
The talk highlighted applications of mathematics to biomedical and public-health challenges, while the workshop discussions supported exchange of methods, applications, and collaborative perspectives.
2. National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
National Taiwan Normal University is a public university in Taipei with strengths spanning education, humanities, sciences, and interdisciplinary research, together with active international academic collaboration.
DATES
13-14 August 2026
ROLE
Invited Speaker
VENUE
NTNU, Taipei
I participated as an invited speaker at the 2026 NCTS Workshop on Computational Mathematics and Scientific Computing for Young Researchers and organized by NCTS, TWSIAM, and the Department of Mathematics at NTNU. The workshop provided a forum for researchers to share recent work and interests in computational mathematics and related fields, while encouraging interaction and collaboration among senior and young researchers.
Workshop announcement
Invited talk on computational public-health modeling
INVITED TALK
“Computational Mathematics for Public-Health Modeling: Methods, Applications, and Collaborative Perspectives”
The presentation highlighted mathematical modeling, scientific computing, and data-driven methods for public-health applications, including infectious-disease dynamics and decision-making. It also emphasized interdisciplinary approaches and the value of international research collaboration.