China-Africa
Mathematics Center
A New Bridge for China-Africa Scientific Collaboration
ABOUT
To facilitate research collaborations between mathematicians in Africa and China, we propose the establishment of the China-Africa Mathematics Center (CAMC).
The CAMC will serve as the anchor institution for mathematical collaboration between our regions, providing a dedicated home for joint research, scholar exchange, and talent development. This center will be a foundational pillar of a new, larger International Campus for Mathematical Research and Applications (ICMRA) in Haidian District, Beijing, a visionary project designed to house similar centers for Latin America and South Central Asia, creating an unparalleled ecosystem for global scientific partnership.
ICMRA
Building Momentum from Day One
To begin our collaboration ahead of the CAMC's establishment, we will launch the ICMRA Visiting Scholars Program in 2026.
This program serves as the first step toward building a lasting research community that connects mathematicians across China and Africa.
Scope
We will support 100 Africa scholars annually to visit one of our three research centers in China.
Host Institutions
The program will be a collaborative effort among China's premier centers — BIMSA, SIMIS, HIMIS, and IMS (CUHK)
Financial Support
Each scholar will receive up to $2,000 USD for travel and $1,300 USD for lodging.
Candidates will be nominated by members of the Scientific Advisory Committee or by their regional International Mathematical Union (IMU) member organization.
Future Expansion
We are working towards establishing a physical ICMRA campus in Beijing, where the CAMC will operate as a permanent institution.
Scientific Advisory Committee
The inaugural advisory committee will be a joint committee ensuring a balanced and collaborative scientific vision.
Shing-Tung Yau
Chair
YMSC, Tsinghua University
Yitwah Cheung
Secretary
YMSC, Tsinghua University
Lin Gan
Host Institution Representatives
HIMIS/IMS, CUHK
Nicolai Reshetikhin
Host Institution Representatives
BIMSA
Mauricio Romo
Host Institution Representatives
SIMIS
Basile Bossoto
Africa Representative
African Mathematical Union
Sylvester James Gates
Africa Representative
University of Maryland
Norbert Hounkonnou
Africa Representative
University of Abomey-Calvi
Rachid Ahl Laamara
Africa Representative
Mohammed V University in Rabat
Jeff Murugan
Africa Representative
University of Cape Town
Yekini Shehu
Africa Representative
Zhejiang Normal University
Balázs Szendrő
Africa Representative
University of Vienna
Establishing a framework for global South-South scientific cooperation
To create the world's leading hub for mathematical collaboration between China and developing countries. The CAMC will serve as a model for future centers within the ICMRA, establishing a framework for global South-South scientific cooperation, inspired by the successful residential model of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).
Anchor Bilateral Collaboration
Host joint research projects, workshops, and long-term scholar exchanges between Chinese and Africa institutions
Leverage Regional Strength
Build upon the world-class reputation of partners like Brazil's Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), to set a joint scientific agenda.
Develop Human Capital
Create dedicated programs for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers from Africa..