Wen-Tsuen Chen
Encyclopedia
Wen-Tsuen Chen (born May 27, 1948) is an ethnic Taiwanese computer scientist
, a distinguished chair professor at the National Tsing Hua University
and a lifelong national chair of the Ministry of Education
, Taiwan
. From 2006 to 2010, he was the president of the National Tsing Hua University
, a premier research university in Taiwan
.
, and his M.Sc. degree (1973) and Ph.D. degree (1976) in electrical engineering and computer sciences at the University of California, Berkeley
. He has been with the National Tsing Hua University
since 1976 when there were no computer, communication, and IC
industries in Taiwan
. He has since witnessed and contributed to its development from an agrarian economy to a world center for ICT technologies and products.
Chen started his academic career as a faculty member of the computer science program of the Institute of Applied Mathematics of National Tsing Hua University
. He helped found the Department of Computer Science of the university in 1977. He has also helped develop the software engineering
program of the Institute for Information Industry
, a non-governmental organization for promoting information industry in Taiwan
, since its founding in 1979. In early 1980s, Chen established his computer network laboratory and was one of the pioneering computer network researchers in Taiwan
.
Chen served as the chairman of the Department of Computer Science of National Tsing Hua University
from 1983 until 1988. From 1988 for four years, he was a science and technology advisor to the Ministry of Education
and helped establish the Taiwan Academic Network (TANet), the first Internet
in Taiwan
. From 1992 to 1996, he was on leave from National Tsing Hua University
to serve as the director of the Advisory Office of Ministry of Education
to advise on education policy and improve higher education in Taiwan
. Chen founded the Computer and Communication Research Center of the university in 1994 and served as its founding director for 10 years. He also founded the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1998 and served as its founding dean for 6 years. From 2003 to 2006, he was the vice chancellor (research) of the University System of Taiwan
, a university alliance of four top research universities in northern Taiwan
.
In February 2006, Chen was appointed as president of the National Tsing Hua University
. During his 4-year term of presidency, the university was noted for initiating the "Project Thousand Points of Light" (繁星計畫) university entrance program, which was enthusiastically endorsed and adopted by the Ministry of Education
, and launching the Tsing Hua College (清華學院), a residential college for undergraduate education, the first of its kind in Taiwan
. Also education and research of the university was significantly improved and well recognized internationally. In 2010, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
put National Tsing Hua University
107th in the world, advanced from 343rd in 2006. He is currently a distinguished chair professor of the university.
Besides his contributions to education, Chen has also contributed to advancement of industrial technologies in Taiwan
by serving as consultant and advisor in various levels of Taiwan
government and industrial research organizations including Ministry of Economic Affairs
, Institute for Information Industry
, and Industrial Technology Research Institute
. From 1990 for 14 years, he served as co-chairman and chairman of the technical evaluation committee of the industrial technology research grants program of Ministry of Economic Affairs
, which is recognized as one of the most successful programs in advancing industrial technologies in Taiwan
. From July 2006 for 4 years, he was a science and technology advisor to Premier
, Executive Yuan
of Taiwan
. Starting in January 2011, he is the program director of the National Program for Intelligent Electronics of the National Science Council
, aiming at developing advanced and innovative industrial technologies for bio-medical, green, automotive, and ICT electronics.
. His research results have been used in an automated software testing
system designed for NASA
of USA. Chen pioneered the design of computer networks and parallel processing
systems in early 1980s. He designed the first computer network
and the first parallel processing
system with its parallel processor chips in Taiwan
. From 2000 for eight years, Chen was the principal investigator
of a project under the Program for Promoting Academic Excellence of Universities, jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Education
and the National Science Council
, leading a team of researchers from National Tsing Hua University
and National Chiao Tung University
to research on broadband packet switching
networks, heterogeneous wireless networks, and advanced Internet
applications.
Chen's major contributions to parallel processing
are on investigation of capability of parallel systems and proposing parallel algorithms of fundamental importance. In computer networking, he has done pioneering works on secure broadcasting, design of broadband switches, and quality-of-service techniques in mobile networks. He received numerous awards for his achievements in computer networking and parallel processing
research, including Outstanding Research Awards of National Science Council
, the prestigious Academic Award and National Chair of Ministry of Education
, the Technical Achievement Award and Taylor L. Booth Education Award of IEEE Computer Society
.
Chen has been an editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Information Science and Engineering of the Academia Sinica
. He is the founding general chair of the IEEE International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Systems
and the general chair of 2000 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems
among others. He is an IEEE Fellow and a Fellow of the Chinese Society for Management of Technology.
Computer scientist
A computer scientist is a scientist who has acquired knowledge of computer science, the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their application in computer systems....
, a distinguished chair professor at the National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
and a lifelong national chair of the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Republic of China)
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. From 2006 to 2010, he was the president of the National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
, a premier research university in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
.
Biography
Chen received his B.Sc. degree (1970) in nuclear engineering at the National Tsing Hua UniversityNational Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
, and his M.Sc. degree (1973) and Ph.D. degree (1976) in electrical engineering and computer sciences at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
. He has been with the National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
since 1976 when there were no computer, communication, and IC
Integrated circuit
An integrated circuit or monolithic integrated circuit is an electronic circuit manufactured by the patterned diffusion of trace elements into the surface of a thin substrate of semiconductor material...
industries in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. He has since witnessed and contributed to its development from an agrarian economy to a world center for ICT technologies and products.
Chen started his academic career as a faculty member of the computer science program of the Institute of Applied Mathematics of National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
. He helped found the Department of Computer Science of the university in 1977. He has also helped develop the software engineering
Software engineering
Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software...
program of the Institute for Information Industry
Institute for Information Industry
The Institute for Information Industry was established in 1979 as a Non-Governmental Organization through the joint efforts of public and private sectors, to support the development/applications of the information industry as well as the information society in Taiwan under the supervision of the...
, a non-governmental organization for promoting information industry in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, since its founding in 1979. In early 1980s, Chen established his computer network laboratory and was one of the pioneering computer network researchers in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
.
Chen served as the chairman of the Department of Computer Science of National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
from 1983 until 1988. From 1988 for four years, he was a science and technology advisor to the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Republic of China)
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
and helped establish the Taiwan Academic Network (TANet), the first Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. From 1992 to 1996, he was on leave from National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
to serve as the director of the Advisory Office of Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Republic of China)
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
to advise on education policy and improve higher education in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. Chen founded the Computer and Communication Research Center of the university in 1994 and served as its founding director for 10 years. He also founded the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1998 and served as its founding dean for 6 years. From 2003 to 2006, he was the vice chancellor (research) of the University System of Taiwan
University System of Taiwan
The University System of Taiwan is a university alliance in Taiwan. Its members are:...
, a university alliance of four top research universities in northern Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
.
In February 2006, Chen was appointed as president of the National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
. During his 4-year term of presidency, the university was noted for initiating the "Project Thousand Points of Light" (繁星計畫) university entrance program, which was enthusiastically endorsed and adopted by the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Republic of China)
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
, and launching the Tsing Hua College (清華學院), a residential college for undergraduate education, the first of its kind in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. Also education and research of the university was significantly improved and well recognized internationally. In 2010, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is an international ranking of universities published by the British magazine Times Higher Education in partnership with Thomson Reuters, which provided citation database information...
put National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
107th in the world, advanced from 343rd in 2006. He is currently a distinguished chair professor of the university.
Besides his contributions to education, Chen has also contributed to advancement of industrial technologies in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
by serving as consultant and advisor in various levels of Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
government and industrial research organizations including Ministry of Economic Affairs
Ministry of Economic Affairs (Republic of China)
Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China is responsible for formulating policy and laws for industry and trade, foreign direct investment, energy, minerals, measurement standards, intellectual property, state-owned enterprises throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The...
, Institute for Information Industry
Institute for Information Industry
The Institute for Information Industry was established in 1979 as a Non-Governmental Organization through the joint efforts of public and private sectors, to support the development/applications of the information industry as well as the information society in Taiwan under the supervision of the...
, and Industrial Technology Research Institute
Industrial Technology Research Institute
The Industrial Technology Research Institute is a non-profit research institute located in Taiwan under the supervision of the Republic of China Ministry of Economic Affairs. It conducts research and development in applied technologies to advance private sector growth...
. From 1990 for 14 years, he served as co-chairman and chairman of the technical evaluation committee of the industrial technology research grants program of Ministry of Economic Affairs
Ministry of Economic Affairs (Republic of China)
Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China is responsible for formulating policy and laws for industry and trade, foreign direct investment, energy, minerals, measurement standards, intellectual property, state-owned enterprises throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The...
, which is recognized as one of the most successful programs in advancing industrial technologies in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. From July 2006 for 4 years, he was a science and technology advisor to Premier
Premier of the Republic of China
The President of the Executive Yuan , commonly known as the Premier of the Republic of China , is the head of the Executive Yuan, the executive branch of the Republic of China , which currently administers Taiwan, Matsu, and Kinmen. The premier is appointed by the President of the Republic of China...
, Executive Yuan
Executive Yuan
The Executive Yuan is the executive branch of the government of the Republic of China , commonly known as "Taiwan".-Organization and structure:...
of Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. Starting in January 2011, he is the program director of the National Program for Intelligent Electronics of the National Science Council
National Science Council
The National Science Council is the main governmental promotion and funding body for science research in Taiwan, Republic of China. It is a governmental body under the Executive Yuan.-External links:* *...
, aiming at developing advanced and innovative industrial technologies for bio-medical, green, automotive, and ICT electronics.
Research
Chen's early research work was on software engineeringSoftware engineering
Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software...
. His research results have been used in an automated software testing
Software testing
Software testing is an investigation conducted to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of the product or service under test. Software testing can also provide an objective, independent view of the software to allow the business to appreciate and understand the risks of software...
system designed for NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
of USA. Chen pioneered the design of computer networks and parallel processing
Parallel processing
Parallel processing is the ability to carry out multiple operations or tasks simultaneously. The term is used in the contexts of both human cognition, particularly in the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli, and in parallel computing by machines.-Parallel processing by...
systems in early 1980s. He designed the first computer network
Computer network
A computer network, often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of hardware components and computers interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information....
and the first parallel processing
Parallel processing
Parallel processing is the ability to carry out multiple operations or tasks simultaneously. The term is used in the contexts of both human cognition, particularly in the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli, and in parallel computing by machines.-Parallel processing by...
system with its parallel processor chips in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. From 2000 for eight years, Chen was the principal investigator
Principal investigator
A principal investigator is the lead scientist or engineer for a particular well-defined science project, such as a laboratory study or clinical trial....
of a project under the Program for Promoting Academic Excellence of Universities, jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Republic of China)
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
and the National Science Council
National Science Council
The National Science Council is the main governmental promotion and funding body for science research in Taiwan, Republic of China. It is a governmental body under the Executive Yuan.-External links:* *...
, leading a team of researchers from National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University
National Tsing Hua University is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan. The university has a strong reputation in the studies of science and engineering. Times Higher Education - World University Rankings is107in the world. Engineering and Science are the best in Taiwan...
and National Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University is a public university located in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in Taiwan and is renowned for its research and teaching excellence in electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, management, and...
to research on broadband packet switching
Packet switching
Packet switching is a digital networking communications method that groups all transmitted data – regardless of content, type, or structure – into suitably sized blocks, called packets. Packet switching features delivery of variable-bit-rate data streams over a shared network...
networks, heterogeneous wireless networks, and advanced Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
applications.
Chen's major contributions to parallel processing
Parallel processing
Parallel processing is the ability to carry out multiple operations or tasks simultaneously. The term is used in the contexts of both human cognition, particularly in the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli, and in parallel computing by machines.-Parallel processing by...
are on investigation of capability of parallel systems and proposing parallel algorithms of fundamental importance. In computer networking, he has done pioneering works on secure broadcasting, design of broadband switches, and quality-of-service techniques in mobile networks. He received numerous awards for his achievements in computer networking and parallel processing
Parallel processing
Parallel processing is the ability to carry out multiple operations or tasks simultaneously. The term is used in the contexts of both human cognition, particularly in the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli, and in parallel computing by machines.-Parallel processing by...
research, including Outstanding Research Awards of National Science Council
National Science Council
The National Science Council is the main governmental promotion and funding body for science research in Taiwan, Republic of China. It is a governmental body under the Executive Yuan.-External links:* *...
, the prestigious Academic Award and National Chair of Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Republic of China)
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
, the Technical Achievement Award and Taylor L. Booth Education Award of IEEE Computer Society
IEEE Computer Society
The IEEE Computer Society is a professional society of IEEE. Its purpose and scope is “to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology” and the “professional standing of its members.” The CS is the largest of 38 technical societies...
.
Chen has been an editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Information Science and Engineering of the Academia Sinica
Academia Sinica
The Academia Sinica , headquartered in the Nangang District of Taipei, is the national academy of Taiwan. It supports research activities in a wide variety of disciplines, ranging from mathematical and physical sciences, to life sciences, and to humanities and social sciences.Academia Sinica has...
. He is the founding general chair of the IEEE International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Systems
International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Systems
The International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Systems is an academic conference sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society that brings together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry around the world to advance the theories, technologies, and applications of parallel and...
and the general chair of 2000 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems
International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems
The International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems is the oldest conference in the field of distributed computing systems in the world. It was launched by the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Distributed Processing in October 1979, and is sponsored by such committee...
among others. He is an IEEE Fellow and a Fellow of the Chinese Society for Management of Technology.
Awards and Honors
- Distinguished Computer Professionals Award, Ministry of Economic AffairsMinistry of Economic Affairs (Republic of China)Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China is responsible for formulating policy and laws for industry and trade, foreign direct investment, energy, minerals, measurement standards, intellectual property, state-owned enterprises throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The...
, 1984 - Distinguished Visitor (local computer networks), IEEE Computer SocietyIEEE Computer SocietyThe IEEE Computer Society is a professional society of IEEE. Its purpose and scope is “to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology” and the “professional standing of its members.” The CS is the largest of 38 technical societies...
, 1984–1985 - Sun Yat-senSun Yat-senSun Yat-sen was a Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation" , a view agreed upon by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China...
Technology Innovation Award, Sun Yat-senSun Yat-senSun Yat-sen was a Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation" , a view agreed upon by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China...
Academics and Culture Foundation, 1989 - Outstanding Research Awards, National Science CouncilNational Science CouncilThe National Science Council is the main governmental promotion and funding body for science research in Taiwan, Republic of China. It is a governmental body under the Executive Yuan.-External links:* *...
, 1990, 1992, 1994 - Distinguished Visitor (broadband communications networks), IEEE Computer SocietyIEEE Computer SocietyThe IEEE Computer Society is a professional society of IEEE. Its purpose and scope is “to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology” and the “professional standing of its members.” The CS is the largest of 38 technical societies...
, 1994–1997 - IEEE Fellow, 1994
- Academic Award in Engineering, Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Republic of China)The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
, 1994 - Outstanding Scholarship Chair, Foundation for the Advancement of Outstanding Scholarship, 1996–2001
- Technical Achievement Award, IEEE Computer SocietyIEEE Computer SocietyThe IEEE Computer Society is a professional society of IEEE. Its purpose and scope is “to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology” and the “professional standing of its members.” The CS is the largest of 38 technical societies...
, 1999 - Pan Wen Yuan Outstanding Research Award, Pan Wen Yuan Foundation, 2000
- National Chair, Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Republic of China)The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
, 2001–2004 - Outstanding Research Fellow Award, National Science CouncilNational Science CouncilThe National Science Council is the main governmental promotion and funding body for science research in Taiwan, Republic of China. It is a governmental body under the Executive Yuan.-External links:* *...
, 2002 - Medal of Honor in Information Sciences, Institute of Information and Computing Machinery ROCRepublic of ChinaThe Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
, 2003 - Distinguished Visitor (wireless networks), IEEE Computer SocietyIEEE Computer SocietyThe IEEE Computer Society is a professional society of IEEE. Its purpose and scope is “to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology” and the “professional standing of its members.” The CS is the largest of 38 technical societies...
, 2004–2006 - Outstanding Contribution Award, Taiwan IC Design Society, 2004
- Fellow, Chinese Society for Management of Technology, 2004
- Lifelong National Chair, Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Republic of China)The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
, 2004 - Distinguished Alumnus Award in Computer Sciences and Engineering, University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, BerkeleyThe University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
, 2006 - C. V. Ramamoorthy Distinguished Scholar Award, Society for Design and Process Science, 2008
- Outstanding Leadership Award, Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Republic of China)The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China is responsible for incorporating educational policies and managing public schools throughout the Free Area of the Republic of China. The ministry is a cabinet level governmental body of the Executive Yuan...
, 2010 - Eminent Researcher, National Research Council Canada, 2010
- Taylor L. Booth Education Award, IEEE Computer SocietyIEEE Computer SocietyThe IEEE Computer Society is a professional society of IEEE. Its purpose and scope is “to advance the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing science and technology” and the “professional standing of its members.” The CS is the largest of 38 technical societies...
, 2011