More than 70 world-renowned mathematicians and physicians including Ludvig Faddeev, former president of the International Mathematical Union, gathered in Tianjin Sunday attending the annual academic conference on differential geometry.
The scholars from 18 countries and regions, including China, will also pay tribute to renowned mathematician Shiing-shen Chern for his contribution in the field of differential geometry, at the 23rd Conference on Differential Geometry Method of Theoretical Physic held in China's prestigious Nankai University.
A total of 19 seminars will be held during the meeting.
(Xinhua News Agency August 22, 2005)
