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Defeng Sun

Applied Mathematics

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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About Defeng Sun at Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Defeng Sun is an academic professional affiliated with the Applied Mathematics Department at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Their primary research focus includes optimization algorithms, variational analysis, and semismooth Newton methods. They have a consistent track record of publication, with 34 total works cataloged in academic databases.

Research Areas

optimization algorithmsvariational analysissemismooth Newton methodslinear programmingcompressive sensingnonlocal PDEserror boundscomputational mathematics
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Research Output

Total Citations35

Emerging researcher

Publications34

Selective publication record

h-index3

Developing track record

i10-index1

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