Abstract After introducing some basic notions in the representation theory of classical Lie groups, the speaker will explain three results in this theory: the multiplicity one theorem for classical groups, the conservation relation for local theta correspondence, and the non-vanishing hypothesis at infinity for Rankin-Selberg convolutions. Some relevant or consequent results will also be explained. About the Speaker Prof. SUN Binyong received his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Zhejiang University in 1999 and his doctorate in Mathematics from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2004. After a short postdoctoral experience at the ETH Zurich, he returned to China in 2005 and worked at the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In 2020, he joined the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics at Zhejiang University as a permanent member and is currently a Professor there. Prof. Sun’s research interests include representation theory of Lie groups and the theory of automorphic forms. By proving some long-standing conjectures, he has established several deep and fundamental results for representations of classical groups. Prof. Sun was an invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2022. He received the Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Award in 2014, the Outstanding Youth Science and Technology Talent Award in 2016, and the State Natural Science Award (second class) in 2018. In 2019, he was elected as a Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He was awarded the 2024 Future Science Prize in Mathematics and Computer Science for his remarkable contributions to the representation theory of Lie groups. For Attendees' Attention Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

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The Summer Research Program is designed for outstanding end-of-year 3 undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing research postgraduate study in the School of Science. This program offers participants with the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the research life at HKUST campus and work with faculty mentors from our School in conducting research projects in an interactive environment. Date: 2 July – 6 August, 2024     Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in science and related programs, who have completed 3 years of study (out of a 4-year bachelor program) and have attained a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 (or 80%) or higher. A subsidy of around HK$10,000 will be provided to cover the on-campus student hostel fee and other local expenses. To enroll in this Summer Research Program, participants are required to pay the summer internship application fee, insurance, visa fee and a 1-credit tuition fee in advance (approximately HK$3,300). Additionally, participants are responsible for applying for a visa (which may take 10-12 weeks) and covering their own transportation costs to and from Hong Kong. Application Procedures: Department of Ocean Science: Fill in the application form and send it together with your academic transcript and resume to the department (ocescamp@ust.hk) Division of Life Science: Submit online application to the division directly Department of Physics: Submit online application to the division directly Department of Chemistry: Submit online application to the department directly Department of Mathematics: Submit online application to the department directly   The review of applications will be conducted by the respective Division/Department. Successful applicants will be notified by the Division/Department as soon as the application is closed. After receiving the Division/Department’s confirmation: (For successful applicants only) Submit online Visiting Interns application to the Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office (https://join.ust.hk/admissions/visiting/) Application deadline: 17 March, 2024