Yeong-Chyuan Chung
Department of Mathematics
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-3368
ycchung@math.tamu.edu
www.math.tamu.edu/∼ycchung/
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Mathematics
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Advisor: Prof. Guoliang Yu
Jan 2012 - present
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Nanyang Technological University - National Institute of Education, Singapore
2008
M.Sc., Mathematics
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Thesis: Bourgain’s `1 Index
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Denny H. Leung
2007
B.Sc. (First Class Honors), Mathematics
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Honors Project: Functions of Bounded N -Variation and Young Integrals
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Tuan-Seng Chew
2002 - 2006
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Operator algebras, noncommutative geometry, K-theory, index theory, and connections with groups,
dynamics, and coarse geometry
PUBLICATIONS
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
2012 - present
• Recitations
Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
(Pre-calculus, Engineering Mathematics I, Engineering Mathematics II)
• Grading
Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
(Mathematical Probability, Advanced Calculus, Business Mathematics II, Algebra (online),
Problem Solving (online), Principles of Analysis)
• Instructor
Fall 2015
(Business Mathematics I - Gave three lectures weekly to a group of 56 undergraduates, created
course webpage, lecture notes, written assignments, tests, and exams.)
Meridian Junior College, Singapore
2009 - 2011
• Taught mathematics according to the syllabus for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate
of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, with experience in giving lectures to large groups
and in classroom teaching.
• Supervised students in non-subject-specific project work.
• Served as member of mathematics enrichment committee. Received outstanding contribution
team award.
National University of Singapore, Singapore
2007
• Spring 2007 - Graduate teaching assistant for a first year linear algebra course.
• Fall 2007 - Graduate teaching assistant for a first year engineering mathematics course.
MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE
Singapore Mathematical Olympiad
Mar - Jun 2011
Meridian Junior College, Singapore
• Coached two students, with one obtaining a silver award and the other obtaining an honorable
mention.
Cooperating Teacher/Mentor for Student Teachers
Meridian Junior College, Singapore
• Teaching mentor for two student teachers undergoing practicum.
Feb - May 2011
Purple Comet! Math Meet
Apr 2010, Apr 2011
Meridian Junior College, Singapore
• Online, international, team mathematics competition organized by the University of WisconsinWhitewater for middle and high school students.
• Supervised two teams of high school students.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
National University of Singapore Research Scholarship
2006
Dean’s List
2002 - 2006
National University of Singapore
• 6 semesters out of 7 as an undergraduate.
• Awarded to the top 5% of undergraduates in the Faculty of Science each semester
Ministry of Education Teaching Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Singapore
2001
ACADEMIC CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Workshop in Analysis and Probability, TAMU
Jul
Dynamics, Geometry and Operator Algebras, TAMU
Aug
Noncommutative Geometry Festival, TAMU
May
The Thirteenth Annual NCGOA Spring Institute, Vanderbilt University
May
Summer School and Workshop in Noncommutative Geometry, Fudan University
Jul
Geometric and Probabilistic Methods in Group Theory and Dynamical Systems, TAMU Nov
Noncommutative Dimension Theories, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Nov
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Teaching Assistant Training
Texas A&M University, Center for Teaching Excellence.
2013
2013
2014
2015
2015
2015
2015
Jan 2012
Mentoring Undergraduates in Research
Texas A&M University, Office of Honors and Undergraduate Research.
Sep 2012
Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals
Texas A&M University, Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning.
Oct 2012
Graduates Reaching for Excellence in Academics and Teaching
Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics.
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Graduate Teaching Academy Fellows certificate
Texas A&M University, Graduate Teaching Academy
iClickers in the Classroom
Texas A&M University, Instructional Technology Services
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Mathematical Society
American Mathematical Society Graduate Student Chapter (TAMU)
European Mathematical Society
Singapore Mathematical Society
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Aug 2015
2013 - present
2013 - present
2008 - present
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE/OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Texas A&M University
• Volunteer at TAMU Math Circle
Fall 2012
• Grader for TAMU High School Math Contest
Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015
SKILLS
Computer
• Competent in LaTeX.
• Some experience with MATLAB, Maple, Geometer’s Sketchpad.
Languages
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Elementary French.