W&M News2/12/2026

Math Professor Chi-Kwong Li honored with internationally prestigious awards

Catherine Tyson
William & Mary Ferguson Professor of Mathematics Chi-Kwong Li was recently honored with two internationally acclaimed awards for his exceptional contributions to mathematics. He received the 2025 Hans Schneider Prize in Linear Algebra from the International Linear Algebra Society (ILAS) and the 2025 Béla Szőkefalvi-Nagy Medal from the Bolyai Institute of the University of Szeged, Hungary. These awards are a testament to the caliber of Li’s research accomplishments and his exceptional mentorship.