Minmin Wang, an Associate Professor in Mathematics, has been awarded this year’s Ito Prize for best article published in the last two years in top maths journal Stochastic Processes and their Applications.

Minmin said: “The recognition is incredibly meaningful to me, as the awarded paper—of which I am the sole author—represents the cumulation of a multi-year research project.

“I also hope that this achievement helps to shine a spotlight on the excellence of mathematical research at Sussex.”

Minmin’s work primarily focuses on a class of mathematical objects called random graphs. This type of mathematical modelling helps us understand complex networks that we encounter in everyday life, from social networks and the internet to biological systems.

Her research, which is theoretical in nature, centres on some of the most fundamental aspects of these random graphs.

The prize is named after Kiyosi Itô, who has made seminal contributions to probability theory and mathematics more widely. 

Minmin added: “I hope the Itô Prize will serve as an important milestone in my career, marking the transition from early career researcher to a more established figure in the field. Ultimately, I hope that this recognition will contribute to my long-term goal of becoming a world-leading expert in my area of research.”