Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research

Sunway University’s School of Mathematical Sciences Embarks on a Game-changing Study

By Emeritus Professor Dr Teo Kok Lay
A team of four researchers from the School of Mathematical Sciences, led by John Curtin Distinguished Emeritus Professor, Professor Teo Kok Lay, has been awarded the prestigious Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in 2021. The three other…

The School of Mathematical Sciences' Approach to Producing Quality Graduates

By Dr Jane Teh Kimm Lii
The School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) endeavours to produce high quality graduates who excel academically with added extra-curricular achievements, who will be at the forefront in meeting the rising needs for actuarial, mathematical and statistical expertise globally.

Mohummud Riffai Purdasy: A Journey to Remember

Actuarial Studies alumnus, Mohummud Riffai Purdasy, recalls his rewarding student life and shares the uniqueness of his degree that has led to him achieving many feats.

Graph Parameters and Ramsey-type Theorems in Combinatorics

By Dr Sim Kai An
Mathematical ideas and their innovation rely on, and build upon the wonders in its abstraction. Graph theory studies the mathematical structures in the modelling of pairwise relations between objects. Graph theory, or graphs are well-suited and are convenient tools to represent a collection of…

Digitalising Teaching and Learning in the Mathematical Sciences

By Norshalina Basar
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to drastic changes in all sectors including higher education. The traditional system of teaching and learning has been greatly challenged which has necessitated immediate changes to education delivery across the world. The impact has pushed the educational system to…

Elly Chin Yen Chuin: Achieving the Impossible

Getting published in a reputable journal has never been an easy task for most academics regardless of their seniority and years of experience in their field. Academicians spend long hours and effort in writing to journals mainly to achieve one goal: getting it published! In fact, all researchers…

Bringing Mathematics to Life

At Sunway University, the School of Mathematical Sciences advocates that mathematics should be taught in a fun, easy-to-understand, student-centred interactive way to help learners develop an affinity for the subject.

ASymposium: Actuarial Conference

The very first actuarial conference ASymposium was made possible after eight months of preparation, organised by the Sunway Actuarial…