The study of complex networks can make the world "simple". "When you are immersed in the carnival of' double 1 1', Taobao uses big data to recommend goods for you. In fact, it has the application of complex network theory." Wu explained. Using the complex network theory, people can accurately quantify and predict the fuzzy world, and find out what is the important node and what is the edge node. Analyzing people's behaviors at different times and places based on complex networks will make it easier to deal with complex problems in the future, such as unblocking urban traffic jams and controlling the spread of epidemics.
The great mathematician Euler recorded a new branch of mathematics-graph theory in his book 1736. Now, graph theory has become an important tool to study complex networks. Mathematical research driven by these problems is an important part of applied mathematics.
In fact, there is mathematics everywhere in life. Linking mathematics with real life to solve practical problems is the direct reason for Wu to study mathematics and engage in applied mathematics research. "Applied mathematics is actually an interdisciplinary subject. Only by using it to solve mathematical problems in other disciplines can mathematics really play a role. " She said.
2065438+2008+65438+On June 2, 2008, Wu was awarded the honorary title of "China Young Female Scientist" at the 14th China Young Female Scientist Award jointly organized by the All-China Women's Federation and China Association for Science and Technology. Wu has been studying and working in Wuhan University for 2 1 year. In the past ten years, Wu has visited abroad for several months almost every year. In addition, she taught in domestic universities and attended various academic conferences, which once made it difficult for her to concentrate on the research she wanted to do. However, as a female researcher, she is undoubtedly lucky. She said, "In many cases, I can get the full support of my unit and my family, which is one of the important reasons why my team and I can constantly innovate complex network research and gradually move towards the forefront of the world." At present, Wu and her team are in full swing to carry out the research on the frontier topic of multi-layer complex network.
In addition to his dream of scientific research, as a doctoral supervisor, Wu also has his own understanding of the cultivation of students. Many people think that girls can't learn math well, but Wu Shuo's "girls can't learn math well" is just an excuse to be lazy. "The road to scientific research is gradual. Young researchers must be able to withstand poverty and loneliness, concentrate on their own direction, and finally achieve results, and everything will be better. " She said.
Behind everything, there are some diligent workers.