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The author expresses a strong commitment to further studies in mathematics, highlighting their academic achievements at the University of Birmingham and a research project on Principal Ideal Domains. They have a keen interest in integrating mathematical theories with practical applications, particularly in computational mathematics and numerical optimization. The author is eager to join Georgetown's Applied Math PhD program to collaborate with faculty and engage in research that leverages their mathematical background.

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SOP Georgetown

The author expresses a strong commitment to further studies in mathematics, highlighting their academic achievements at the University of Birmingham and a research project on Principal Ideal Domains. They have a keen interest in integrating mathematical theories with practical applications, particularly in computational mathematics and numerical optimization. The author is eager to join Georgetown's Applied Math PhD program to collaborate with faculty and engage in research that leverages their mathematical background.

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Statement of Purpose

(SHI_Runze)

I believe that my past life and learning experiences, particularly my three years of immersion
in mathematics at the University of Birmingham (UoB) in the UK, equips me admirably to
embark on further studies in this field. Despite a detour into political economy during my post-
graduate study in 2023, a year dedicated to unraveling the intricate web of global dynamics,
my heart remains steadfast in mathematics. During the three years at the School of Mathematics
of UoB, I have not only excelled academically, graduating with first-class honors, but also
honed my ability to translate real-world complexities into mathematical constructs. In the
Integral Programming & Combinatorial Optimization and Game Theory & Multicriterial
Decision Making courses, I was able to transform non-pure mathematical problems into
problems expressed in mathematical language, and solve these problems with clarity and logic,
whether working solo or in teams. Moreover, the Differential Equations and Methods in Partial
Differential Equations courses undertaken in my latter years further fortified my grasp on
mathematical modeling methods. This quest for knowledge was complemented by my elective
studies in Number Theory, which deepened and broadened my mathematical horizons. Under
the supervision of a professor specializing in algebra, I completed a research project on
Principal Ideal Domains (PIDs) and independently demonstrated that every PID is a Unique
Factorization Domain (UFD). After three years of studying mathematics at the UoB, my interest
in interdisciplinary studies has grown. I feel it interesting to integrate the mathematical theories
I’ve acquired with fields like optimization and numerical analysis, aiming to create practical
applications that harness the power of math in real-world contexts.

Additionally, I derive pleasure from perusing mathematics textbooks in my free time. I


completed "Linear Algebra Done Right" and "Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications" by
Rosen in the summer of 2021, "Analysis" by Tao in the summer of 2022, and the ring section
of "Basic Algebra" by Jacobson in the spring of 2023. Despite graduating from the Department
of Mathematics at UoB a year ago, I actively engage with math-related topics online, delving
into unfamiliar areas such as numerical methods, fluid mechanics, and mathematical
programming tools like Matlab. I also commenced studying "Functional Analysis, Sobolev
Space and PDE" by Brezis and "Numerical Analysis" by Burden in August of this year.

Prior to opting to apply for Georgetown, I meticulously reviewed the curriculum of the graduate
courses and colloquiums. I intend to attend the courses in computational mathematics as well
as PDEs if granted admission and try my best to join the attractive Prof. Haitao Fan’s lab. I am
also particularly interested in collaborating with Professor Yashitini to conduct in-depth
research on numerical optimization, aiming to develop a more efficient computational approach
applicable to imaging. Additionally, Georgetown offers students a wealth of mathematical
resources, such as the several colloquium series it has hosted over the years and the intriguing
GUAWM group that supports women in mathematics.

This Applied Math PhD program provides access to a distinguished research team and offers
numerous engaging courses during the initial two years. The essential courses for establishing
a robust foundation include real and complex analysis, numerical analysis and computational
mathematics that intrigued me. I contend that focus on numerical analysis and computational
math can yield exceptional research outcomes. Consequently, a lifelong pursuit of applied
mathematics has been my objective. I am well-prepared for this project and would appreciate
your earnest consideration of my application.

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