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This page is about the mathematician. For the synchronized swimmer, see Chen Xiaojun.

Xiaojun Chen is a talented mathematician from China. She is a top professor of Applied Mathematics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her work focuses on finding the best solutions to complex problems using math, which is called optimization.

Education and Career Journey

Chen earned her Ph.D. degree in 1987 from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Later, at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she led the applied mathematics department from 2013 to 2019. Since 2020, she has been in charge of a special center that studies big data. She also helps lead a joint laboratory for applied mathematics research.

Special Awards and Recognition

Xiaojun Chen has received important awards for her work in mathematics.

SIAM Fellow Award

In 2021, she was named a SIAM Fellow. This honor is given to top experts in applied mathematics. She received it for her important contributions to optimization and other areas of math that help solve real-world challenges.

American Mathematical Society Fellow

She was also chosen as a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society in 2023. This award recognized her significant work in mathematical optimization and understanding complex functions. It shows she is one of the leading mathematicians in her field.

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