加盟中大的数学家张益唐：半生蛰伏经历传奇，喜欢研究大问题

Group 1 - Zhang Yitang, a leading figure in analytic number theory, has joined Sun Yat-sen University as a full-time faculty member at the Hong Kong Advanced Institute, marking a significant academic development in the Greater Bay Area [1][3] - Zhang made substantial progress on the famous "twin prime conjecture," proving the existence of infinitely many pairs of prime numbers with gaps smaller than 70 million, which is a historic advancement in number theory [1][2] - His research focuses on pure mathematics, particularly analytic number theory, and he is known for prioritizing major problems over smaller, more immediate gains [1][2] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Advanced Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, set to be inaugurated on October 14, 2024, is the first comprehensive research institution established by a mainland university in Hong Kong, emphasizing interdisciplinary fields such as biomedical sciences, applied mathematics, and humanities [3] - The appointment ceremony for Zhang Yitang took place on June 27, 2025, where he was officially welcomed by the university's president and party secretary, highlighting the institution's commitment to advancing foundational mathematics [3]