Conference Overview

From May 10 to 13, the 4th International Conference on Quaternion Matrix Computations with Applications (ICQMC 2024) was held at Jiangsu Normal University. Professor Liqun Qi from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Vasily Ivanovich Vasil'ev from North-Eastern Federal University of Russia, Professor Musheng Wei from Shanghai Normal University, President Ruguang Zhou from Jiangsu Normal University, and Professor Mufa Chen, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Dean of the Institute of Mathematics, Jiangsu Normal University, attended the conference. Over 160 experts, scholars, doctoral and master's students from more than 60 domestic and foreign universities participated in the conference, including Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beihang University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Macau, North-Eastern Federal University (Russia), and Moscow State Pedagogical University (Russia).

Opening Speech by President Ruguang Zhou

President Ruguang Zhou of Jiangsu Normal University delivered the opening speech, warmly welcoming the leaders, experts, and scholars in attendance, and briefly introducing the development of Jiangsu Normal University and the School of Mathematics and Statistics. President Zhou reviewed the invention and development history of quaternions as well as China's contributions to quaternion matrix computations. He expressed hope that this conference would play a positive role in exploring frontier topics and hot issues in the discipline and promoting faster and better development of mathematics.

Academic Report by Prof. Mufa Chen

Prof. Mufa Chen of Jiangsu Normal University delivered a report titled "Speaking and Research." Through quotes and practices of renowned mathematicians, he illustrated the importance of speaking. Using "Professor Hua is a treasure house, a lifelong beacon" as the main theme, he analyzed the four realms of research and the importance of critically absorbing others' achievements. Combining his experience in leading his team to propose new theories in economic optimization, he shared the research process of "anatomy, analysis, and innovation."

Speech by Prof. Vasil'ev

Prof. Vasily Ivanovich Vasil'ev from North-Eastern Federal University delivered a congratulatory speech online for the successful convening of the conference. He introduced the basic situation of the Mathematics Research Center, International Multi-scale Algorithm and Mathematical Modeling Laboratory at North-Eastern Federal University, and participated in the conference online throughout the event.

Speech by Prof. Musheng Wei

Prof. Musheng Wei, Chairman of the Conference Scientific Committee, reviewed the contributions of Chinese scholars to quaternion research and expressed gratitude to Jiangsu Normal University for organizing this conference. Prof. Wei stated that quaternion matrix computations and applications have received attention from mathematicians and engineers, hoping that everyone would engage in in-depth exchanges through this conference and achieve more outstanding results in future research.

Opening Ceremony Moderator

The opening ceremony was presided over by Prof. Chao Zhang, Dean of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Jiangsu Normal University.

Keynote Presentations

The conference featured 8 keynote presentations, 21 invited presentations, and 13 doctoral and master's student presentations. The reports focused on the theory, methods, and algorithms of quaternion matrices, were vibrant and diverse, and generated heated discussions on site, elevating the research on quaternion matrix computation theory, methods, and applications to new heights. Participants expressed that they gained a lot and benefited greatly from the conference.

Conference History and Significance

The International Conference on Quaternion Matrix Computations with Applications was initiated by Prof. Musheng Wei in 2017, aiming to provide an academic exchange platform for quaternion matrix research. The previous three conferences were held in Liaocheng, Shandong (2017), Nanning, Guangxi (2019), and Jinan, Shandong (2023). This conference focused on academic exchange and discussion of the latest progress and future development trends in quaternion matrix computations and related application fields. Discussion topics included: quaternion matrix computation methods, quaternion matrix theoretical analysis, large-scale matrix problems, color image processing, and applications of quaternions. The successful convening of the conference promoted exchange and cooperation among peers, enhanced friendship, and advanced the development of numerical algebra and related disciplines.