# Yang Fuqing

> Chinese mathematician and computer scientist (1932-)

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## Summary
Yang Fuqing is a Chinese mathematician and computer scientist born in 1932. She is recognized for her foundational contributions to the development of computer science in China, particularly through her role as a professor at Peking University and her membership in the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

## Biography
- **Born:** November 6, 1932, Wuxi, China
- **Nationality:** People's Republic of China
- **Education:** Educated at Peking University
- **Known for:** Foundational contributions to mathematics and computer science in China
- **Employer(s):** Peking University (primary affiliation listed)
- **Field(s):** Mathematics, Computer Science

## Contributions
Yang Fuqing's work has been instrumental in establishing computer science as a discipline within China, primarily through her academic leadership at Peking University. As one of the early pioneers in the field, she contributed to the development of computational science education and research infrastructure. Her impact includes training generations of computer scientists and mathematicians. While specific seminal publications or named projects are not detailed in the provided source material, her long-standing role as a professor and her recognition with the CCF Life Achievement Award in 2011 signify her significant and sustained influence on the field, particularly in bridging theoretical mathematics with practical computer science applications during the formative years of computing in China.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Yang Fuqing's full name and background?
A: Yang Fuqing (family name: Yang) is a Chinese mathematician and computer scientist born on November 6, 1932, in Wuxi, China.

### Q: Where did Yang Fuqing work and study?
A: She worked and studied at Peking University, serving as a professor there.

### Q: What major recognition has Yang Fuqing received?
A: She received the CCF Life Achievement Award in 2011 for her contributions to computer science in China.

### Q: Is Yang Fuqing a member of any prestigious academies?
A: Yes, she has been a member of the Academic Division of Information Technical Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences since 1991.

## Why They Matter
Yang Fuqing is a pivotal figure in the establishment and advancement of computer science as a rigorous academic discipline in China. Her decades-long career at Peking University shaped the education of numerous scientists who went on to lead research and industry developments. As an early female leader in a male-dominated field, her career trajectory and achievements provided important representation and paved the way for subsequent generations. Her membership in the Chinese Academy of Sciences underscores the high esteem of her scientific contributions. Without her foundational work in teaching and research at a key institution like Peking University, the growth and institutionalization of computer science in China might have faced significant delays or followed a less structured path.

## Notable For
- Pioneering figure in the development of computer science education and research in China.
- Long-serving professor at Peking University, a premier institution for science and technology in China.
- Recipient of the CCF Life Achievement Award (2011).
- Member of the Academic Division of Information Technical Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences since 1991.
- Dual expertise recognized as both a mathematician and computer scientist.

## Body
### Basic Identity & Demographics
- **Name:** Yang Fuqing (杨福青) (aliases: よう ふせい)
- **Birth Date:** November 6, 1932 (most precise value)
- **Birth Place:** Wuxi, China
- **Citizenship:** People's Republic of China
- **Sex/Gender:** Female
- **Family Name:** Yang

### Education & Affiliations
- **Educated At:** Peking University
- **Employer:** Peking University
- **Member Of:** Academic Division of Information Technical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences (since 1991)
- **Spouse:** Wang Yangyuan

### Professional Recognition & Identifiers
- **Occupation:** Computer Scientist, Mathematician
- **Award Received:** CCF Life Achievement Award (2011)
- **Description:** Chinese mathematician and computer scientist (1932-)
- **Described By Source:** Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: The Twentieth Century

### Unique Identifiers (Authoritative Systems)
- **ISNI:** 000000006399746X
- **VIAF ID:** 34295500
- **FAST ID:** 1556158
- **HKCAN ID:** 9811111179903406
- **CALIS ID:** n2004131404
- **Baidu Scholar ID:** CN-BN742OYJ
- **DBLP Author ID:** 07/2529
- **Scopus Author ID:** 8374477000
- **zbmath Author ID:** yang.fuqing
- **ACM DL Author ID:** 81423595983
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39PBJx8FQdWVB6rf7Pm8BgKd
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** nr00018654
- **Libraries Australia ID:** 36682293
- **NLC Authorities ID:** 041704920
- **China Vitae Person ID:** 754
- **Encyclopedia of China (3rd ed.) ID:** 353984
- **Yale Lux ID:** person/ce399e61-7a1c-480c-9ce2-fff0c846deec

### Online Presence & Coverage
- **Wikipedia Title:** Yang Fuqing (scientist) (English, German, Chinese editions present)
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (across Wikipedia editions)
- **Maintained by WikiProject:** Mathematics
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/1hbpw_cfb

### Languages
- **Languages Spoken, Written, or Signed:** Chinese

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Faceted Application of Subject Terminology
3. WorldCat Entities