Yau has impacts on both physics and mathematics. Calabi-Yau manifolds are among the ‘standard toolkit’ for string theorists today. He has been active at the interface between geometry and theoretical physics. His proof of the positive energy theorem in general relativity demonstrated—sixty years ...
Yau has been dedicated to improving mathematic education in China. He started many mathematic competitions in China and established mathematic research centers at a number of Chinese institutions, such as Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University and Southeast University. “I hope that young students and ...
Yau believes that mathematics is the truth that does not change overtime and that its beauty and truthfulness will drive science forward. He encourages students to study the essence of mathematics. Yau has been dedicated to improving mathematic education in China. He started many mathematic competiti...