Mathematics · CUHK-Shenzhen

Hurui Yao.

Number theory &
arithmetic geometry.

I am an undergraduate in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Pure Mathematics stream) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, expecting to graduate in June 2027. My interests lie in number theory and arithmetic geometry.

This is a collection of my mathematical reports, independent studies, and academic activities.

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Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

Sep 2023 — Present

B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Pure Mathematics stream · Expected graduation: June 2027

Cumulative GPA 3.611 / 4.000Major GPA 3.740 / 4.000

Dean’s List · 2024–25 & 2025–26

Selected coursework

Lie Groups and Lie Algebras (A); Honours Linear Algebra II (A); Abstract Algebra I (A); Real Analysis (A); Introduction to Geometry and Topology (A); Differential Geometry (A−); Partial Differential Equations (A−).

University of California, Berkeley

Jan — May 2026

Visiting Student

Berkeley, California, USA

Graduate courseworkMATH 250B · Commutative Algebra
MATH 254B · Number Theory (A)
MATH 256B · Algebraic Geometry

02 / Mathematical writing

Reports & independent study

A record of learning,
one topic at a time.

Course reports and independent expository studies. Available PDFs open in a new tab. Two early studies were handwritten and have no digital copy available.

Fall 2026

Abelian Varieties

Independent study Advisor: Prof. Caihua Luo

In progress
May 2025

Classification of Simple Lie Algebras

Independent study Advisor: Prof. Daniel Wong

With Yingxian Hui and Zihan Ke

Overview

An exposition of the classification of simple Lie algebras through root systems and Dynkin diagrams. Coauthored with Yingxian Hui and Zihan Ke.

Read PDF 22 pages
May 2025

A Proof of Kuratowski’s Theorem

Independent study Advisor: Prof. Kenneth Shen

Handwritten manuscriptDigital copy unavailable
Apr 2025

Representations and BCH Formula

Independent study Advisor: Prof. Daniel Wong

Overview

Notes on representations of matrix Lie groups and Lie algebras, together with the Baker–Campbell–Hausdorff formula.

Read PDF 10 pages
Jan 2025

Gaussian Integers and the Sum of Two Squares Theorem

Self-directed study

Handwritten manuscriptDigital copy unavailable

6 reports available as PDF 2 handwritten studies 1 ongoing study

03

Teaching &
academic life

Undergraduate Student Teaching Fellow

Fall 2025 & Fall 2026

Teaching Assistant · Honours Linear Algebra II

CUHK-Shenzhen

Explained course material in tutorials and answered students’ questions outside class.

Mathematics Club Member

2023 — 2026

CUHK-Shenzhen Student Association

Delivered calculus review lectures for midterm and final examinations and participated in problem-solving workshops.

Tools I use

PythonMATLABMathematicaLaTeX

Contact

Let’s talk mathematics.

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