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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

1 Biochemistry

5 Biology

10 Chemistry

14 Mathematics

22 Physics

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

28 Chemical Engineering

31 Civil and Structural Engineering

36 Computer Science

44 Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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56 Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS A N D MANAGEMENT

61 Accounting

67 Economics

73 Finance

77 Information and Systems Management

83 Management of Organisations

86 Marketing

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES A N D SOCIAL SCIENCE

89 Humanities

94 Social Science

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Faculty

Profiles

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Doctoral a n d Selected Previous

Postdoctoral Training Positions Research Interests

Jerry H. WANG PhD, Iowa State Professor of Biochem- Cellular signal transduction mechanisms;

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University (1965) istry (1982-94) and cell proliferation and cancer, cell calcium

Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow, Director, MRC Signal and second messengers; protein

Department Head National Research Transduchon Group phosphorylations and cellular regulation. Fellnir Rolp! SOOCty O/ (1965-66) Calgarv

Council of Canada (1990-94), Uruversity of Cllllild~

Tian-Yow TSONG PhD, Yale University Professor of Biochem- Study of protein folding and proteiii

I K f f i (1969). istry, Uiii\rersity of design; chemistry of cell membranes

Professor Postdoctoral Fellow, Minnesota (1988-97) Stanfoid University

(1 970-72)

Jeffrey Tze-Fei WONG PhD, University of Professor of Biochem- Coevolution of the genetic code and

3 3 % Toronto (1963). istiy, University of pathways of amino acid biosyntliesis; Protessor Research Associate, Toronto (1976-90) substrate recognition by aminoacyl-tRNA

University of Oregon synthetases, drug delivery technologies (1963-65)

ACKETT PhD, University Senior Lecturer, Microbial pathogenesis, vaccine College Dubliii (19'78). Universitl~ of Adelaide development, plasmid stability National University

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Reseaich Fellow, University of Adelaide

Associate Prolessor PhD, Australian (1992). mechanisms, fermentation

(1980-84)

Raymond S C WONG PhD, South Dakota Chief Biochemist, Allel- Plant bioteclinology, oilseed Brassica and

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University 01 Toronto related research (1 97577)

Research Associate, Uiuversity of Toi onto (19'76-82)

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Doctoral a n d Selected Previous

Postdoctoral Training Positions Research Interests

Hueih Min CHEN DSc, University of Research Fellow 11, Constiuction of anti-cancer peptides;

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Texas, Arlington (1988) Beckman Reseal ch protein folding, protein chemistry Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Associate, Institute of the City of

University of Minneso- Hope (1993) ta (1959-92). King-Chuen CHOW

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Assistant Professor PhD, University of Toronto (1989). Postdoctoral Fellow, Carnegie Institution of Washington (1988-92).

Stress response of plants and

improvement of stress tolerance of plant strains by genetic engineering; molecular biology and biochemistry of seed germination; mechanism of seed priming; development of gene overexpression systems for plants.

YI-Fan HAN PhD, Medical College Visiting Scientist, Bioclieni~cal and pharmacologic research

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of Ohio (1991) Hoechst AG (1985-86) and development of memory enhancer;

Assistant Protessor Research Fellow, and analgesics, including those from National Institutes of

Health (1991-94) pliospl~orylation and dephosphorylatioii Chinese medicinal herbs, proteiii in neuroiial functions R0bertK.M KO PhD, Uruversity of

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British Columbia Assistant Professor (1990). Research Associate, Chinese University of Hong Kong (1990-91)

Free radical-related mechanisms in tissue injuries; protection against such injuries by antioxidants; antioxidant properties of traditional Chinese medicinals in relation to their anti-aging activities.

Peter H Y LAM PhD, University of Assoc Professor, Chang Calcium binding proteins, monoclonal

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Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Fellow, (1990-91) expression in baciilovirus and \ accinia Manitoba Institute of

Cell Biology (1975-783

Asst Protessor, Unlver- sit)- of Manitoba

(1979-90) therapeutic and diagnostic agents systems, use oi epitope libraries and syiitlietic peptides In the development of

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Doctoral and Selected Previous

PhD, Cambridge Randy Yat Choi POON

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Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Fellow, between cell cycle control, tumoiigenesis,

Salk Institute foi and aging

Biological Studies

Molecular basis of cell cycle control in

(1994-96)

Fwu-Shan SHEU PhD, Northwestern Biochemistry, molecular biology and

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University (1991) electrophysiology of neural plasticity, Assistant Protessor Fogarty Visiting Fellow, signal transduction and information

National Institute of storage

Child Health and Human Development (1991-94). Wan-Keung R WONG W S c B British Columbia Assistant Professor (1986) PhD, University of Postdoctoial Fellow, Alleliv Biochemicals Iiic (1986-87)

Project Leader, Allelix Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

(1988-90). Sncciinmryces cereoisine; excretion of Bacterial genetics; cloning and expression of genes in

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coli, Baciiliis siibtilis and proteins from E. coii; development of E.

coli systems for extracellular production of valuable proteins; production and reconstitution of recombinant cellulases for use in energy production and cellulosic waste management.

Hong XUE PhD, University of Structure and function of neuroreceptors,

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Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Glasgow (1993-95)

Mingjie ZHANG PhD, University of Multidmiensional nuclear magnetic

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Assistant Piofessor Postdoctoral Fellow, function; signal transduction University of Calgary Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Cancer Instihite (1994-95) (1993-94) Biochemistry 3

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Hum-Xiang ZHOU PhD, Drexel University Visiting Associate, Computer modelling of the structuie and

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(1988). Laboratoi y of Cheinical function of proteins, theory and

Assistant Professor Visiting Fellow, Labora- Physics, National simulation of diffusion-in~luenced tory of Chemical Phy- Institutes of Health biological processes, hydrodynamic sics, National Inshtutes (1990-95). propeities of macromolecules. of Health (1988-90).

Guang ZHU PhD, University of Research Associate, Application and development of

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Postdoctoral Fellow, ot Maryland, College function study of biomacromolecules Laboratory of Chemical Park (1993-94).

Physics, National Institutes of Health (1992.93)

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Faculty Profiles

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

PhD, Umversity of Professor of Biology,

Madeline C S WU Electron microscopy ot nucleic acids, in

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Head Technology (1969-72).

Donald C. CHANG PhD, Rice University Assoc Professor, Baylor Moietnilar biophysics, calcium signaling;

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(1970). College ot Medicine cellulai structuie and function by Professor Welch Fellow, Baylor (1985-91). microscopy, mechanisms of cell

College of Medicine Summer Investigator, differentiation, gene traiister a n d cell (1 970-73) Marine Biological fusion using an electric tield

Laboratoiy at Woods Hole (1976-91)

Fu-Shiang CHIA PhD, University of Dean, Faculty of Development and reproductn e biology

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Washington (1961) Graduate Studies and of marine iiivertebiates, marine pollution,

Professor Research (1983-93), ecology ot fouliiig communities

Chair, Department of

Zoology (1978-83), and Professor of Zoology (1975-93), University of Alberta

Shain-Dow KUNG PhD, University of

TL%@ Toronto (1968). Professor and Research Fellow, Vice-President for Hospital for Sick Academic Affairs Children, Toronto

(1 965-70).

Research Cell Biologist

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Biochemist, University of California, Los Angeles (1971-74).

Acting Provost (1989- 91) and Director, Center for Agricultural Bio- technology (1966-93), Maryland Biotechiiol- ogp Institute, Universi-

ty of Marylaiid. Assoc. Dean, University of Maryland Baltimore County (1984-66).

Molecular evolution of chloroplast genomes; struchire and function of Rubisco; niolecular mechanism of genetic tumors; analysis of regulatory sequences of UV-B radiation inducible genes.

YANG Shang Fa PhD, Utah State Professor, University of Biosynthesis, action, and biotechnology of

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Research Associate, Visiting Professor, University of California, University of Sail Diego (1964-65). Cambridge (1981). New York University Visiting Professor, AL.!ldcI,l!/ cf SSll-l ICL'S (1963-64). (196s-89).

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Yuk-Shaii WONG PhD, McGill University Senior Lectuier in Enviroiimental biochemistry; plant

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(1979) Biology, HKUST physiology / biochemistry, environmental

Associate Director, Toronto Unix ersity Principal Lectuier and Research Centre (1980) Head, Applied Biology

Adjunct Reader and Postdoctoral Fellow, (1990-93) biology

Section, Hong Kong Lecturer in Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong (1985-88). Pol)+echiic (1988-90). Nancy Yuk-Yu IP %iHgU

Associate Professor and Director, Biotechnology Research Institute

PhD, Harvard Medical

School (1983). Regeneron Pharmaceu- Postdoctoral Fellow, ticals (1989-93). Harvard Medical Laboratory Head, Med- School (1983-84). ical Genetics, Lifecodes

Senior Staff Scientist, Developmental and molecular neurobiology; iieurotrophic factors and their receptors; iieuronal differentiation; synapse formation and neural

regenera tioii. Postdoctoral Fellow,

Sloan Kettermg Institute (198.1-85)

Corpoi a tion (198749).

Maria Li LUNG PhD, Stanford Univei- Lecturer, University of Molecular oncology, molecular virologv,

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Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1 978-80)

I-Hsull NI PhD, University of Research Scientist Fisheries management and aquaculture;

IHIBZJII British Columbia (1978-90) and Section marine eiiviionmental impact assessment Senior Lecturer (1978) Head (1985-90), North- by satellite remote sensing, compai ative

population dynamics ot marine animals west Atlantic Fisheries

Centre, Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans

David BANFIELD PhD, University of Intracellular protein trafficking and Assistant Professor (1991).

Biitish Columbia secretory organelle maintenance Postdoctoial Fellow,

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge (1992-95)

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King-Lau CHOW PhD, Bayloi College of Patterii formation ot animal

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Assistant Protessoi Research Associate, difterentiation, tissue lemodeling 111

development Albert Einstein College

ot Medicine (1990.94) Wen-Luan HSIAO f X + & Lecturer Wendy PhD, Columbia Universit!, (1985). Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Columbia Universit!. (1085-88). Research Biochemist, University of Califor- nia, Irviiie (1988-93).

Molecular tumor biology; oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes; gene regulation and signal transduction.

Kevin LEE PIID, McGiil University Research Scientist, Maminalian traiiscnptioii factots, DNA-

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Lectu1 el Jane Coffin Chilcis Reseaich Fund, U K inteiactions, Ewings saicoiiia oncogene Postdoctoial Fellow, (1985-93)

Harvard University (1965-8s).

Mun-Fai LEUNG PhD, Boston University Cell biology aiicl cancel reseaich

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Assistant Professo1 Postdoctoial Associate, neuronal diftereiitiation, heniatopoeitic Yale Univeriity stem cell purltication and eupaiision,

(1989-91). muitidrug resistant; iinmmnosuppressive

peytide.

Ning LI PhD, University of Research Associate, Ethylene signal transduction, gene tic

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Unir. ersity of Washing- ton (19SY)

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Aiidlew L MILLER PhD, University of Priiicipal Investigator, Calcium slgnaliiig during early

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Assistant Piofessor Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory, Woods techniques, transgenic model systems for University of Aberdeen Hole (1992-95) tracing calcium ions

Research Associate, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole (1986-91). (1985-65)

Pel-Yuan QIAN PhD, University of Lai val ecologv, anti-fouling,

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Alberta (1991) ecotoxicology, mariiie aquaculture,

Assistant Professor Killam Postdoctoral benthic ecology; marine biotechnology. Fellow, Uiiiveisity of

Biitish Colunibia (1 992)

Christopher ROCK PhD, Michigan State Visiting Faculty Molecular genetics of plant growth and

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Associate, MSU-DOE North Caiolma (1993) stress adaptation Plant Research

Lahoratoiy (1991) NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept ol Biology, University of North Carolina (1992-95)

Karl W K TSIM PhD, Umversit! of Molecular iieurobiolog! of

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Assistant Professor Research Fellow, Stanford University (1988-97)

Joseph T Y WONG PhD, Uiwersity of Research Fellow and Molecular niecliaiiisms of cell cycle

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Stirliiig (1988) Senioi Scientific Officer, contiol in dinoflagellates, geiieial Assistant Professor Croucher Foundahon Marine Biological moleculai biologv oi dinoflagellate,

inoleculai iieurobiology of the sea Resealch Fellow, NERC

Institute of \/irolog\l, United I<iiigdoni anemone, ieceptor b i o l o g ~ in marine Oufoid (1986-69) (1990-94) oiganisms Association of the Wellconie Trust Research Fellow, Oxford University (1 989-92). 8 Biology

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Postdoctoral Training Positions Research interests

Yung HOLI WONG PhD, University of Receptor pharmacology. signal

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Assi5tant Protessoi Postdoctoral Fellow, neuropeptides, tumor biology University of

California, San Francisco (1989-921

Yong XIE PhD, Cornell Univeisity Tumor immunolog\~, antibody

Assistant Professoi Postdoctoral Fellow, molecules study

I (1988) engiiieeriiig; apoptosis study, adhesion

Cornell University (1989)

Postdoctoral Fellow, Rockefellei University (1990-93).

AlbertC H Y U PhD, University of Research Associate Neuial cell iiijui! and iegeneiahon.

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SaskatcheTvan (198.1) (1989-91) and Senioi stioke and energv metabolism, Assistant Professor Postdoctoial Fellow Reseaich Associate Paihinson s disease, neural

and Neurochemist, (1993-94), Stanfoicl transplantation, hee radicals and Universit) of Califor- Univeisity Sc!wol ot scavengeis

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Faculty

Profiles

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Hiroyuki HIRAOKA PhD,

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(1959) Reseaich Dioision polyine~ic iiiateiials, suiface chemistry,

Professor and J L I I ~ I ~ I Research (1966-90) polyiiieis and advanced mateiials

Acting Depai tnient Chemist, LTiiiversity of Visiting Professoi, Head Califoinia, Los Angeles Univei sity of Bordeau\

(1960-02) (1990)

Reseaich Chemist, Unlversit) u i Calitoriiia, Beikeleg (1962-63)

Chi Kwong CHANG PhD, University of Professor ot Chemistrv, S!.iitliesis of porphyrins aiid macrocyclic

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Visiting Professor (1973) University (llM2- ) hemoproteins, photodynamic cancer

Postdoctoial Felloiv, therapy

Univeisity of Calitoinia, Sail Diego

(1974), U n i ~ eisity of Biitish Coluiiibia (1 975-76)

YU Nai-Teng PhD, Massachusetts Pi ofessor of Chemistry Ligaiid binding to metallopoiphyrins a n d

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Iiist~tute of Technologv and Biochemistiv, liemoproteins, organonietallic chemical

Professor (1969) Georgia Institute of bonding, laser-based spectroscop) and Postdoctoial Fellow,, Technology (1080-90) applications, cataract/ vision iesearcli; Massachusetts Institute .4dl~iiict Reseaich biomedical instrumentation

ot Technology Professor, Emoiy (1969-70) U n i ~ w s i t y Medical

Scl1ool (1984- )

Richard HAYNES PhD, University of Reader in Organic Total synthesis of clinical aiid pharma-

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Gillette International Visiting Professor, Fellow, University of Organic Chemistry Karlsrulie (1970-72). Laboratory, Eidge- Visiting Lecturer, noessisclie Techiiisclie Imperial College of Hoclischule, Zurich Science 6r Technology (1YSS).

(1972-74). Reinliard RENNEBERG (l-” . L a b @ Reader in Cheinistry and in Chemical En gin eer I n g

PhD, Institute of Reader in Biosensorics Bioseiisors and bioelectroiiics; hloleailar Biology, and Biochemistry and hioanalytical chemistry; environmental Berlin (1979). Head, Department o f chemistry; medical diagnostics; protein Postdoctoral Felloiv, Iinniuiiosensoi-s, Iiisti- engineering.

University ot Texas, tute ot’ Chemical a n d Dallas (7979). Biosensors. Pvlunster, Postdoctoral Fellow,

KJVoto Uiii\wsity (19S3, 1986).

German!; (1 991 -95).

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Chuii-Tao CHE PhD, Uiiiveisity of Research Asst Proles- Cliemical composition of medicinal

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Associate Protessor Research Chemist, iiois, Chicago (19S6-91) therapeutics, analvtical techniques toi Ludwig Institute for

Cancel Research Senior Research Associate, University of Illinois, Chicago (1QSCS5).

natural pioducts literature database (1982-83)

Xiao-yuan LI PhD, Princeton Research Associate, Biophysical and hioinorganic and

Z@,E Universitp (1958). National Research bioanalytical chemistry; materials Associate Professor Postdoctoral Fellow, Council of Canada science.

University of Califor- (1989-91). nia, Berkeley (19SB-S9).

Yun-Dong WU PhD, Uiiiveisity of Reseaich Associate, Theoretical organic, bioorgaiiic and

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Associate Piofessoi Postdoctoi al Fellow, Caliloinia, Los Angeles Calitoinia, Los AilSele5

Universitv ot (lq89-90) (19S6-ST).

Weitao YANG PhD, University o f Assoc. Professor of Theoretical chemistry; density tunctional

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Visiting Associate Hill (19S6). University (1995-). methods development for and study ot Professor Postdoctoral Fellow,

Universit!. of California, Berkeley (198S-S9)

large systems

Paul R CARLIER PhD, hlassachusetts Scientist, Polaroid Asymmetric synthesis, synthetic 7% RE Institute ot Technology Coiporahoii (19%-91) methodology development, catalysis,

Assistant Professoi (1 9SS) oiganometallic chemistry, CNS diug

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Wei-Min DAI PhD, Kyoto University Research Associate, Synthetic organic and bioorganic

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(1990). Scripps Research chemistry, asymmetric reactions and Assistant Piofessor Institute (1990-92). synthesis methodology, synthesis of

natural products and bioinedically interesting molecules; drug design, synthesis, and mechanisiii, synthesis of molecules for advanced materials, porpliyr~ii analog synthesis

Guocheng JIA PhD, Ohio State Organonietallic chemistry, materials

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University (1989). synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, metal

Assistant Piofessor Postdoctoral Fellow, hydi ide chemistry University ot Toioiito

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Western Ontario (1991-93). (1989-91)

Wa-Hung LEUNG PhD, Uidversi ti! of Inorganic and organometallic synthesis,

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Assistant Professoi Postdoctoral Fellow, synthesis, bioiiiorganic chemistry Imperial College of

Science SE Technology (1 989-91)

Zhenyang LIN PhD, Oxfoid University Senior Research Theoretical iiioigaiiic chemistry; clusters

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Assistant Piotessoi University (1990-93)

Ben 2 TANG PhD, Kyoto University Senior Research Polynier chemistry, materials science,

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(1988) Scientist, Neos Co Ltd synthetic chemistrv, organometallics, Assistant Professor Postdoctoial Research (1989-94). liquid crystals, c h i d polymers, optical

Fellow, University of Toronto (1989-94)

materials, drug delivery

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Postdoctoral Training Positrons Research Interests

Terence See Ming WAN PhD, Massachusetts Chemist, Hoiig Koiig Novel analytical techniques aiid trace

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Assistant Professor (1981) tot! (1984-91) cobalamin chemistry, envii onmental Postdoctoral Fellow, Cheiiiist, Racing chemistry, isolation and characteiizatlon fLIclflbcl Rol/al slJCIL'tI/ Of Hofhiann-La Roche & Laboiatory, Royal of fullerene compounds

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Ian D WILLIAMS PhD, University of Research Associate, Matetials and solid state chemistry, X-ray

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Massachusetts Institute vama State Univeisity compounds of Technology (1986-92)

(1983-55)

Yi jing YAN PhD, University ot Research Chemist, Optimal control cheinistry by light,

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Rocliestei (1989). University of molecular nonlinear spectroscopy in Lecturer Research Associate, California, San Diego condensed phases, theory ot chemical

Unlversih, ot Rochester (1992-93) reaction aiid charge transfer, niolemilar

(1988-90).

Postgraduate

Researcher, University of California, Sail Diego (1990-9 1).

Shhe k ANG PhD, Rice University

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Assistant Protessor Postdoctoral Fello\~. Argoiuie National Laboratory (1988-89)

Postdoctoral Fellovt ,

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Gas phase clusters; iianomaterials; fullereiie derivative materials.

University of Toronto (1989-92 ).

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Faculty Profiles

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Shiu-Yuen CHENG PhD, University of Professor of hlathema- Differential geometry, game tlieoi-y, @ T E E California, Berkeley tics, Chinese Univeisity geometric partial differential equations

Professor aiid (7974). of Hong Kong

Department Head (1992-95)

Professoi of Mathema- tics, University of Cal- ifornia, Los Aiigeles (1961- ).

Din-Yu HSIEH PhD, California Insti- Professor of Applied Wave aiid stability, asymptotic methods,

atEi4 tute of Technology Mathematics, Broit n two-phase flows Piofessor (1960). U I I I V ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ (1978- )

Reseaich Fellow, California Institute of Tech11ology (1960-63)

Wai-How HUI PhD (1968), DSc (1983), Professor of Applied Computational fluid dynamics; high

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Science University of South- Waterloo (1979-94). anipton (l96S-69). Visiting Professor,.

NASA Ames Research Centre (1980).

Chung-Chun YANG PhD, University of Research Mathemati- Real and complex analysis; value

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Professor (1969). Laboratory (1970-90).

Research Associate, Visiting Professor, Michigan State I h o i s Instihite of University (I 969-70). Technology (1983-84).

Kiiiirui 1 U Dr rer nat , Universitat Piofessoi, Institute of Tianscendental number theorv,

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Professor Academy of Sciences,

Beiliiig (1986-91) Member, Institute foi Advanced Stud), Princeton (1989-90)

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Vladimir A. PhD (1979), DSc (1990), VLADIMIROV Lavrentyev Institute for

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Fluid dynamics; rotating flows; hydrodynamic stability.

Kwing Lam CHAN PhD, Princeton Univer- Seruor Scientist, Computahonal physics, fluid dynamics;

R,JFJfi sity (1974). Applied Research atmospheric dynamics, astrophysics,

Senior Lecturer Corporahon (1980-94). cosmology

Qiang DU PhD, Carnegie Mellon Asst and Assoc Computational and applied

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(1990-95) Visihng Assoc Professor, Camegie Mellon Umversity (1993).

Jing-Song HUANG PhD, Massachusetts Research Asst Profes- Representahon theory, Lie theory

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Member, Inshtute for Instructor, Uruversity Advanced Shidy, of Utah (1990-93) Princeton (1989-90).

Yue-Kuen KWOK PhD, Brown University Asst Professor, San Jose Computational fluid dynamics;

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(1985). State University numerical analysis; financial

Senior Lecturer (1987-90). mathematics.

Asst Professor, West Virgirua University (1965-83

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Jian-Shu LI PhD, Yale University Assoc. Professor (1991- Lie group representations, autoniorphic

R?l@@ (1987) 96) aiid Professor forms.

Visiting Associate Professor Maryland. (1996- ), University of Moore Instructor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (198749)

Gopal K. BASAK PhD, Indiana Uidver- Asst Professor, Indian Asymptotics of Markov processes;

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sity (1989). Institute of Science, stochastic differential equation aiid

Assistant Professor Bangalore (1992-93). diffusions; stochastic modeling and Visiting Asst Professor,

Universit). of Georgia, Athens (1991-92). Neymaii Visiting Asst Professor, University of California, Berkeley

control; classification; estimation.

(1989-91).

Jelfrey R. CHASNOV PliD, Coluiubia Uiuver- Reseaich Fellow, Tuibuleiice simulation arid theory; @Ik% sity (1990) NASA-Ames / Stanford nonlinear dynamics, scientific Assistant Professor Center for Turbulence computation

Research (1991-93)

Beifang CHEN PhD, State University

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of New York at Buffalo

Instructor in Applied Mathematics, Massa- chusetts Institute of Teclmology (1991-93).

Discrete mathematics; combinatorics; geometric probability; computational geometry.

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Kani CHEN PhD, Columhia Uiiiver- Visihng Asst Professor, Survival analysis, sequential analysis,

Assistant Professor (1994) stochestic modeling; missing data and

sity (1994) Columbia University bootstrapping, empiiical process, EM algorithm

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Yik Man CHIANG PhD, University of Lecturei, Bolton Insti- Complex function theoiy, ordinary

@%Q London (1991 ) hite, UK (1991-91) differential equations in the complev

Lecturei Chiet Reseaich Assis- piaiie

tant, University of Joensuu, Finland (1992)

J . C H FUNG PhD, University ot Computahonal fluid dynamics,

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Lecturer Research Associate, Un~versity ot Caiii- budge (19YO-92)

Jishan HU PhD, Princeton Visiting Asst Professoi, Applied analysis

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Lecture1 5 1 9 (1990-92)

Bingyi JING PhD, University oi Saddlepoint approximations; resampling

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Lecturei Research Associate, approrimahoils

Australian National Univei si ty (1 992-94)

Bao Qm LI PhD, University of Lecturer, University of Complek analysis; harmonic analysis Assistant Professor Postdoctoial Research-

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PhD, University of

Kiii Y. LI Complex function theory; Hilbert space

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operator theory; functional analysis.

We]-Ping LI PhD, Columbia Uiiiver- \'isit~ng Asst Piofessor, Algebraic geometry

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sity (1991). Clklahoma State

Lecturer University (1991-92)

S ~ I L I - H O I I ~ LUI PhD, California Insti- Nuiiierical analysis, diffeieiitial

g;JkE tute of Technology equations Assistant Professor (1992).

Jian-mi11 M A 0 PhD, University ot Asst and Assoc Chaos and nonlinear dynamics, Houston (1985) l<esearch Professoi Haniiltonian biluicatioii them )', 35s

Assistant Professor Postdoctoial Fellow, La College ot William & mathematical physics, sc~eiitific Jolla Institute (1985-87) Maiy (1989-91) coniputatlon

GLIOWLI MENG PhD, Biown Uiiiveisit) Algebraic topology, differential

z m &

(1993) topology, hno t theoi y

Assistant Professor

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Mo MU PhD, Academia Sinica Asst Professor, Acad- Parallel computing, supelconductor Assisrant Professor Research Associate, mathematical softtvai e, iiunieiicai

(1967) emia Siiiica (1987) simulation numerical methods,

Purdue University solution to PDES

(1967-03)

Yuaiiwei QI PhD, Ovford University Visiting Asst Professor, Dlfkerential equations, scientific

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(1990). Iowa State University computation Lecturer Postdoctoral Research (1990-91)

Fellow, Ovtord University (1990)

Allanus H. TSOI

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@? Alberta (1990). filtering; probability in finance; point

Assistant Professor Research Associate, processes.

PhD, University of Stochastic analysis; stochastic control and

University ot Alberta (1 990).

Roiigyuang WANG PhD, Harvard Univer- Gauge theory; differential geometry;

3%*

s i p (1993). differential topology.

Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow, Max-Planck Institute (1995).

IHES (1993-94).

Xiaoyiiig WANG PhD, New York Visiting Research Nonlinear partial differential equations;

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University (1990). Fellow, Princeton applied and computational mathematics.

Lecturer Postdoctoral F e l l o ~ , University (1993). Mathematical Science Instructor, University Research Institute, of Colorado, Boulder University of California, (1991-93).

Berkeley (1990).

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WONG Man Yu PhD, University of Statistician, National Error in variables model; statistical

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London (1990). Institute for Biological inference; generalized linear models; Assistant Professor Standards and Control biostatistics.

(1989-92).

Lecturer, Hong Kong Polytechnic (1984-87).

PhD, University of Asst Professor, Univer- Numerical analysis; computational fluid

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California, Los Angeles sity of California, Los djmainics; finance mathematics.

Lecturer (1991). Angeles (1991-92).

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Lecturer

PhD, Columbia Research staff, Computational fluid dynamics; gas University (1993). Princeton Universit!, kinetic schemes; rarefied gas. Research Associate, (1996).

Princeton University (1993-96).

Xiaoping XU PhD, Rutgers Univer-

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sity (1992) and vertex operatoi algebras, Yang-

Lecturer Baxter equations, discrete groups;

Self-dual codes and lattices, Lie algebras

Hamiltoniaii operatoi s.

Mm Y AN PhD, UniversiC). of Asst Professor, Univer- Algebiaic topology; geometric topology

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Chicago (1990) sitv of Michigan (1991-

Lecturer 97).

Asst Professor, Penn- s!~lvania State Univer- slt\r (1990-91)

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Yongcliang ZHU PhD, Yale University Visiting Membri Max Infinite dimensional lie algebias,

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(1990) Planck Inshtute, Bonn algebras and quantum gioiip, vei te\ Lecturer Division Research (1 994-95) opexatoi algebias, coiifoinial held

Fellow, Caliiornia Visitiiig Memhei, theory Institute ot Technology

(1 990-93) Study, Princeton Institute foi 4dvanced

(1993-94)

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Facu

I ty

Profiles

DEPARTMENT

O F

PHYSICS

Nelson CUE PhD, University of Protessor of Physics X-ray optics, milostructured materials,

PwsR

Washington (1967). (1952-90) and Chairman stiong-field QED and coheient processes

Professor and Research Associate, (1954-90), State Univer- i n aligned ciystals; channeling of heavy Department Head;

Director, Ad\.anced York at Stony Brook Albany. educahon.

State University of New sity of New York at ions, ion beam analjrsis, physics Materials Research (1968-70).

Institute

Leroy L. CHANG PIiD, Stanford Univer- Manager, Quaiituin Semiconductor physics, materials, and

gxm

sity (1963). Structures (1985-92), devices.

Professor and Molecular Beam Epi-

Dean of Science tasy (1975-55), IBM

T. J. Watson Research

A?ei?ibcr., c'iiiiicse .4cndciiiy (?f Center.

Sciriisrs; Acndciiiin Siiiicn; LIS h'ntiriiin/ Acniiciiiy o,f

ScicI1C"s; 11s "tlorln/

A c n ~ i e i i i y if € i i ~ i r i ~ . e r . i i i ~ ; Hmig h'iJi:S .+kfld~llr,W of

Eiigiiitw i i i g Sciciicrs

Peter N. DOBSON, Jr. PhD, University of Professor of Physics Theoretical high energy physics;

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Maryland (1965). and Acting Vice- quantum field theory.

Professor and President for Academic

Associate Vice- Affairs (1979-8-l),

President for Academic Affairs

University of Hawaii.

Michael M LOY PhD, Uiuveis~ty of Senior Manager, IBM Noiilineai optical propagation ettects,

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California, Berhelev Research (1 987-9.3) two-plioion coherent transients, non-

Professoi and (1971) lineai optical studies of surfaces, state-

Associate Dean of

Science interactions

selective studies of molecule-surface

Frllon~ iiliici i i n i i P / i v i i L n / So'lcfll

Ping SHENG

hT sit!, (1971) ate, E n o n Research fluids, liquid crystals, wave localisation Protessor Visiting Schoiai, Insti- and Engineeiing Co and multiple scattering, physics ot

tute foi Advanced (1979-95) coniposi tes

PhD, Piiriceton Uiin er- Senior Reseal ch Associ- Ph~rsics of disoi dered materials, complex

Fclioro , ~ V P I t c n i i P/II/~ICII/

SllLIl tl/ (1971-73)

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George K. L. WONG PhD, University of Professor of Physics, Nonlinear and laser optics; nonlinear

raw

California, Berkeley Northwestern Univer- optical studies of ultra-thin molecular Professor (1974). sity (1959-91). films; electro-optically active glassy

polymeric, Langmuir-Blodge tt, and complex oxide thin films; MIBE growth of semiconductor heterostructures and quantum wells; linear ancl nonlinear optical spectroscopies of semiconductors. Research Associate,

University of Califor- nia, Berkeley (1974).

Chia-Wei WOO PhD, Washington Piesident and Professor Quanhim many-body theory, low

%%% Universi?, (1966) ot Physics, San Francis- temperature physics; surface physics, Professor and Asst Research Physicist, co State University liquid crystals, technology tianster and President of the Universihr ot Califor- (1983-65). economic development.

Uiiwerslty ma, Sail Diego Provost and Professor (1966-68) of Physics, University Ming LUII

YU

$+'a# (&- Professor and Director, Materials Characterisation and Preparation Centre F P ~ ~ L J U ? , A i i i c ~ i c m i PI~!isicill SL1SlL.tl/

of California, San Diego (1979-53).

PIiD, California Institute Member, Research Staff Superconductivit),; materials analysis; of Technology (1974). (197s-96); Manager, ion-surface interactions; secondary ion Research Associate, Analytical Research mass spectrometry; surface reactions; Broo!&aveii National (1984-93); Senior field emission nanodevices. Laboratory (1973-74). Manager, ?daterials

Analysis (1990-91), IBM

T. J . Watson Research Center.

Che-Ting CHAN PhD, University ot Physicist, Ames Labora- Application of first principles 111 studying

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California, Beiheley toiy-USDOE (1992-95) the electronic, stmchiral, and other Associate Proiessor (1955) phys~cal properties of matter, suitace

phySlCS, photolllc balld gaps

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Kwok Kwong FUNG

?5m* Bristol (1979). Senior Lechirer Postdoctoral Research

PhD, University of Assistant, University of Bristol (197s-SO). Research Protessor, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1966-91). Deputy Director, Beijing Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, (1985-91).

Characterization of crystal structures aiid crystal defects by transmission electron ditfraction and microscopy;

semiconductor nanostructures, quantum wells, and quantum dots; silicides; magnetic nanostructures, multilayers, and granular materials; C60 ancl graphitic nanostructures; diamond thin films; superconducting and perovskite oxides.

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Weihun GE PhD, University of Reseaich Associate Semiconductor physics. lieterostnictures,

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Manchester (1983). (19SS-91) and Research nanostnictures, and defects, optical Senior Lectuier Research Associate, Assoc. Professor (1991- properties

Institute of Seinicon- 93), Dartmouth College ductors, Chinese Acad- Deputy Director (1985- emy ot Sciences (1984- 86) and Assoc Profes- 55). sor (1986-SS), Institute

of Semiconductois, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Tai-Kai NG PhD, Nortlin-estern Mesoscopic physics; non-equilibrium

%A#! University (1987). quantum mechanical phenomena;

Associate Professor Postdoctoral Associate, quantum spin systems; strongly Massachusetts Institute correlated metals.

of Technology Postdoctoral Associate, AT&T Bell Laboratories (1987-89).

(1989-91).

Zhao Qing ZHANG PhD, University of Visitor, Exxon Reseaich Many-body theory, fiactals, electionic

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Pennsylvania (1974) and Engineeiuig Com- structure and tiansport properties in Associate Piolessoi Reseaich Associate, pany (1992-93) disordered systems, xvave propa3ition

Unil eisity ot Minne- Visi tor, Bartol Research

sota (1974-76) Institute (1989-921 mesoscopic physics Reseaich Piofessoi,

aiid localization in iandom media,

Institute of Physics, Academia Siiiica (1986-89).

Michael S. ALTMAN PhD, Brown University Visltiilg Scientist, IBM Surface physics; epitaxial growth, low

Ef

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(1958) -4lmaden Research energy election microscopy Assistant Professor Alexander iwii Hum- Center (1990-91)

boldt Reseaich Felloiv, Technische Universitat Clausthal (19%-90)

Sidnejf C KAN PhD, California Insti- Device tabncation and microinachiiiing

M E T

tute of Technology technology; semiconductol lasers, Assistant Pi ofessor (1 991). semiconductor heteroluiiction ph\.sics,

integiated optics, micromachines, fiber optic coniniunication technology Postdoctoral Research

Scientist, Unil ersity ot California, Bei heley (1 991-93)

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(1990)

Assistant Protessol Postdoctoial Research Pak-h‘o LEUNG PhD, Cornell University

Associate, Florida State University (1990-92).

Computational condensed matter physics; low-dimension quantuiii spin systems.

Iam Keong SOU

R@KE

Illinois, ChicaSo (1990) epitaxy, 11-VI seiniconductor quai1 tun1 Assistant Profewx Reseaich Associate, structuies, visible optoelectronic devices,

PhD, UiiiversitI ot Thin tilni growth by moleculni beam

Uiiiversitv ot Illinois,

Chicago (1990-91) thin tilnis

structural and transport pioperties of

K w o L - Y I ~ SZETO PhD, Massachusetts Reseaich Asst Pattern foiniation in comple\ systems,

3iifrnL Iiistihite ot Technology Protessor, York quasi-crystal gIoivth, m a p e totransport

Lechiiei (1985) Uiiiversit!. (1987-91 ) and frustrated spin svstenis, qenetic Postdoctoral Reseaich

Felloiv, University of

algorithms and iioiilinear tortlcas ting Toroilto (l9S3-86)

KFA, J ~ l i c h (198h-S7)

Wing Yim TAM Fiactals and chaos, dynamics ot cellular

S?j\

k

ifoinia, Santa Barbaia sity of Aiizona, T~icsoii stiuctules, electrodeposition, directional

Lecture1 (1985) (19S8-93) soliditication, complex fluids, digital PhD, University of Cal- Asst Piofessor, Univei-

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Univeisity ot

imaging and machine vision Te\as, A ~ i ~ t l i i (1985-86)

21 Kang TANG PhD, ToIioL~i Univer- Special Researcher, Physics of nanoscale ob~ects, growth and

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sity (1997). Photodynamics

Re-

chai acterizatioii of nano-ci ),stals, optical, Lecturer search Centre, Institute electrical, magnetic, and theimal

ot Physical and Chemi- cal Research (1992-94)

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Jiannong WANG PhD, University of Physics of seniiconductoi low-dimension-

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Bristol(1990). a1 structuies, tabncatioii of semiconduc-

Lecturer Postdoctoral Research tor naiiostructures, niagiieto-transport and optical properties of semiconductor nanostiuctures, 11ovel de\,ice applications Assistant, Univeisity of Bristol (1990-92). Postdoctoral Research Assistant, University of Nottingliam (1992-94). Yuqi WANG

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Lecturer PhD, Columbia Unixw- sity (1993). Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University (1993-94).

Growth kinetics and surface microstruc- tures of compound semiconductors; optical and electrical properties of semiconductor quantum structures and devices; long wavelength semiconductor

lasers; wide 3i-p 111-V semiconductor materials.

Xiangrong WANG PliD, Universit). oi Statistical phvsics and condensed matter

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Rochester (1990) theory critical phenomena, fractal Assistant Professor Research Associate ph! sics, aiid chemical physics

(1990.91) and MSI Research Fellot+ (19ql- Y2), Uni\ ersit). ol Uiniiesota

Kam-Sing WONG PhD, University of Ultrashort pulse lasers; time-resolved

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Oxford (1987). spectroscopy; semiconductor and

Lecturer Research Associate, polymer physics.

City College of New

York (19S7-88). Research Associate, University of Utah (19S9-91).

Neural networks, complex and teleconiniunication network management, intertace growth aiid Mlchael K

Y

WONG

€.84 California, Los Angeles disordeied systems, optimization,

Lecture1 (1986)

PhD, Uiiiveisity of

Postdoctoral Re5eai ch

Assistant, Impeiial co1 roslon

College (1986-89) Postdoctoral Reseaich Associate, Universitv of Oukord (1989-1991).

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Rongtu YIAO PhD, University of Senior Research Asso- Crystal grotvth, thin film deposition bv

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Associate, University ot (1990-92) simulation Alabama, Huntst i l k

(1988-90 )

Xu-DolIg XIAO PhD, University of

%%% California, Berkeley dynamics, atomic scale study of tnbol-

Assistant Piotessor (1992) ogv, surtace ditfusion, iioiilineai optics STM study ot surface structure and

Postdoctoral Fellow, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (1993-94) Xiao YAN

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Assistant Professor PliD, University of Pennsylvania (1989). Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsyl- vania (1989-92).

Magnetic inhomogeueity, transport, and mapietic properties of magnetic multilayers and granular films; soft magnetic materials with potential application in recording heads, field sensors, high- frequency mini-inductors, and magnetic refrigeration devices.

Zhiyu YANG

86%

(198s). tist, North Carolina optical and electronic properties and Assistant Professor State University device application of semiconductor

PhD, Purdue University Senior Research Scien- Optical in sihi study of thin film growth;

(1988-911. nanosti-uctures; properties of other Inesoscopic systems; magneto-optical properties of magnetic materials; properties of polymers and liquid crystals.

Kwong MOW Y O 0 PhD, City University of Asst Professoi, City Ultrashort pulse lasei, ultiatast

&@iE New Yorh (1990) College of New Yorh phenomena, light scattering and imaging

Lecturer (1990-92) in iaiidom media, nonlinear optics, x-ray

optics and microscopy, laser applications in medicine.

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Faculty Profiles

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Po Lock

YUE

PliD, McGill University Reader, Univeisity ot Detoxification of hazardous waste and

*@% (1971) Bath (1991). wastern ater, waste minimization and

I'rofessoi and Research Fellow, resources recovery, water pui ificahon, Department Head Unnre~sity of Leeds novel reactor engineeiing and applied

(1'l70-71 ) catalysis; applications ot ai titicia1 intelligence

Chi-Ming CHAN PhD, California Insti- Project Manager aiid Polymer blends and alloys; conductive

F%

,E BFl tute ot Tecliiiolog Senior Scientist, Ray-

Reader (1979) chem Corpoiation

Frllou Hollg horig Califoinia Institute of I r i ~ t l t i r t l < > ~ l EIJSIIIL'*I 5 Tecliiiolog) (1979)

Research Fellow, (1979-92)

Gordon M c U Y PhD (1970), DSc (1992), Senioi Process Special- Reniol a1 of pollutants trom wastewater

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Bradford Univeisity 1st. Pioject Management using adsoiption and ozonation, Y ~ s i t i n g Reader (1992-95) pioduction of biopolyniers from crab and

Managing Diiectoi, CPE (1987-92) Reader, Queen's

Uni-

Project Managei, ELIIO-

pean Commission

piaicii shells and development of applications, design ot satety relief systems, mass transfer modeling for OfE17c1$1/ ~111/111 s O ~ i C / l / 01 versitp, Belfast (1986) mulhconiponeiit mixtuies

C/imrI.til/ Hililg horiS

I l i s t l t i r t l , ~ l ~ If ElI~liiL~rl 5

(1 983-84)

Reinhard RENNEBERG

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cular Biology, Berlin

Reader in Chemical (1979).

Engineering and in Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemistry University of Texas,

Dallas (1979). Postdoctoral FellowT, Kyoto University (1983, 1986).

PhD, Institute of Mole- Reader in Biosensorics and Biochemistry and Head, Department of Inini~inosensors. Institute of Chemical and Biosensors, Munster, Germany (1991-95).

Biosensors and bioelectronics; hioanalytical chemistry; environmental chemistry; medical diagnostics; protein engineering.

Chalc Keung CHAN PliD. California Process Engineer, Ralph Aerosol physics and chemistry, air

R E % Institute of Technology M Parsons Company pollution. light scattering and Assistant Profesmr (1991) (1 991-'Q). spectroscopv, powder preparation

(31)

Furong GAO PhD, PvlcGill University Senior Research Engi- Process measurement. modeling, and Assistant Piotessor national Ltd (1993-95) aided d e s l p , engineeiiiig, and

(1993) neei, Pvloldflow Intel- contiol, polvmer procesxng, cornputel- nianutacturing (CAD / CAE / CAM), apphcahons ot neuiai networks, fuzzy systems and export systems

Ping GAO PhD, University ot Dittuslon in polymers, rheology of

BT

Cainbridge (1990) liquid crystalline polymers and poll mer

Assistant Professor Reseaich Associate, blends, cold extrusion of ultra-high Uiiiversitv ot Cam-

bridge (1990-93)

nioleculai weight polyethylene

Xijun HU PhD, University of Lecturer, Griffith Multicomponent adsorption equilibiuni

%SF.

Queensland (1993). University (1993). and kinetics in porous media; gas Assistant Professor Research Officer, Uni- Engineer, G u a i i g ~ l i o ~ i separation, air pollution control and

versity of Queenslaiul

(1993-94). nology (1985-88). a n d catalysis; inathematical modeling R6-D Base of Biotech- wastew'iter treatment through adsorption

and computer simulation; gas-solid reactions.

Y ongli MI

3H

.j,

TI1

sity (1991).

Assistant Protessoi Research Associate, glassy polymeis; synthesis of novel PhD, Syracuse Univei - Gas separation with menibiaiie

processes, gas solubility and tianspoi t in poll imides, study ot high-pertoimance Syracuse Unir e r s t )

(1992.93) polymer blends

Teirence F YEE PhD, Carnegie Mellon Principal Development Computer-aided cheniical piocess design,

*%@ Uni\ eisitv (1990) Engineer (1993-95) and siniulation, and optimization, etticient Assistant Protessor Research and Develop- heat integiation ot chemical piocesses.

ment Engineer (1990-

93), Ail Products and Chemicals Inc

scheduling and planning of chemical maiiutactuiin~ piocesses

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King Lun YEUNG Assistant Professor

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Positions Research Interests

Sjvnthesis of advanced inaterials for applications in thin film coating, meinbranes and sensors; membrane technology for waste minimization and pollution control; catalytic technology for a cleaner en\-ironnien t; computer-aided clesign of catalyst and ad\,anced reactor design, analysis, and implementation.

Jian YU PhD, University of Research Fellow, B~otranstormation and biodegradation of British Coluinbia Uni\ ersity of Windsor pollutants, enzymatic catalysis, miciobial Assistant Professor (1991) (1993-94) fermeiitatioii processes, immobilization

Industrial Postdoctoral Asst Lecturer, Zhepang of enzvmes and microbial organisms, Fellow, British Univers~ty (1985-87) bioreactor design

Columbia Science CoLIIlcll (1991-91)

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Faculty Profiles

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Doctoral and Selected Previous

Postdoctoral Training Positions Research Interests

WilsonH TANG PhD, Stanford Professor (1960-95) and Risk, reliability and decision analysis of

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Professoi and Dept of Civil modeling

Department Head Engineering, University

F~lloic~ Aiiicrrcnir SociL'ty of Champaign l , i s t l h r f r o l l of € 1 1 ~ " ~ ~ " ~

of Illinois, Urbana- Civil EII~I~WIS, Hmig hrllig

Paul T. Y. CHANG

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Professor PhD, University of California, Berkeiey (1966). ing, University of Research Fellow, Akron (1969-92). California Institute of Research Engineer, Technology (1966-67). General Atomic

Professor and Chair, Dept of Civil Engineer-

Company (1966-70).

Computational methods and finite element modeling of large-scale struchires; parallel engineering

computation; computer-aided-design and expert systems in structural engineering.

Gary W. HEINKE PhD, McMaster Dean, Faculty of Water and wastewater engineering; cold

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University (1969). Applied Science and climate environmental engineering; Professor and Engineering (1986-93); urban infrastructure rehabilitation; waste Director, Institute for Professor and Chair, minimization through clean production; Environmental Studies Dept of Civil air pollution studies; coastal ecological

Engineering (1974-84), management. University of Toronto

Holvard Ju-Chang PhD, Uiiiversity ot Professol of ClVlI Iiuiovative water and wastewater HUANG Texas, Austin (1967) Eiigiieeiing (1975-92) tieatment technologies; hybrid biological

and Director, Environ- reactor for accelerated waste mental Research Center

(1979-91), University of Missouri-Rolla.

Chief Environmental high-sulfate industrial wastewater; Engineer, Austin, Smith

& Associates hic. (1972- 73).

stabilization; improving primary waste treatment efficiency b y sludge recycling; two-stage anaerobic reactors for treating calcium stripping of heavy metals froin industrial wastewater.

Chili-Kang SHEK PhD, University of Pro tessor ot Civil Geotechnical engineering, soil-structure

&PkU California, Bei keley Engineering, University interaction, ground improt ement,

Professoi (1965) of California, Davis laboratory characterization of (1967-91) geoteclmical material

Fcllo11' Hilllg KOfig lrl<trtlltrari ot € l l ~ f l i c c l ~

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Y K. TUNG PhD, University of Professor of Statistics Water resources systems analysis, urban

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Texas, Austin (1980) and Statistical drainage and water distribution systems Professor Hydrologist, University design; reliability and uncertainty

of Wyoming, Laramie-

(1985-96). resources/ water quality management analyses applied to water

and liydraulic structural designs.

Neil Colin PhD, University of Senior Lecturer, Prestressed and reinforced concrete, MICKLEBOROUGH Tasmania (1979) University of New structural dynamics, bridge engineering,

%I%@ South Wales (1983-91) structural behavior, system identification

Associate Professor Senior Bridge Design

Felioiu, HOIIS kong Hill, Consulting Engineer, Rankine aiid Engineers (1981-83) ~ f l ~ f l f l l f l ~ ~ ~ o f E I 1 S i l l e r i s

Chun-Man CHAh' PhD, University of Director of Computer Structural optimization of tall buddings;

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Waterloo (1993) Operations (1YS7-89) computer automated design; structural

Assistant Professor steel design; wind effects on buildings,

structural stiffness and vibration control. and Structural Engineer

(1955-S7), Office of Irwin G Cantor

Chh-Chen CHANG PliD, Purdue University Asst Professor of Passive and active control of structures;

E Z &

(1993). Mechanical wind effects on structures; dynamic

Assistant Professor Engiiieeriiig, Hong measurement and system identification; Kong University of health monitoring.

Science aiid Technology (1993-95).

CHEN Guang Hao DEng, Kvoto University Research Scientist, Dept Water and wastewater treatment, water

Elk?%

(1990) ok Civil Engineering, quality control, environmental impact

Assistant Professoi Researchei, Ursin Co Nahoiial University of assessment Ltd , Japan (3990-92) Singapore (1992-94)

Technical Manager, Uiiix Co Ltd , Japan (1990-92)

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Raymond CHEUNG PhD, Piinceton Asst Professor of Transportation and logistics systems

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Univeisity (1993) Industrial Engineering, management, network optimization, Assistant Professor of Iowa State University dynamic and stochastic optimization Engineering and of

Iiidustnal Engineering Mathematics, Hong

and Engineering Kong Polvtechnic

Civil and Structural (1993-96).

Ass t Lecturer iii

blanagemen t (1985-87)

Mark James PhD, University of Environmental hydraulics, mathemahcal,

DAVIDSON Canterbury (1989) numerical and phystcal modeling of

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Research Associate, dispersion phenomena in the ocean and

Lecture1 University ot the atmosphere

Canibiidge (1989-92)

Mohamed S PliD, University of Mathemahcal modeling of environmental

GHIDAOUI Toronto (1993) fluids, numerical methods of time

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dependent problems, nonlinear dynamics

Assistant Professor in civil engineering problems; inverse

problems.

Lambros PhD, California Insti- Asst Professor of Civil Stnictural dynamics; computational KATAFY GIOTIS hite of Technology Engineering, University stochastic mechanics, system Assistant Professor

(1991). of Akron (1991-94) idenhfication, damage detection, structural control; pi obabihstic structural dynamics, struchiral reliability, random vibrations, eaitliquake and wiiid engineering

Jun-Shuang KUANG PhD, University of Reinforced and prestressed concrete, tall

I E h

Hong Kong (1988) building structures; design for

Lecturer PhD, University of earthquahe resistance; bridge

Cambridge (1991).

Postdoctoral Research structures

Assistant, University of Hong Kong (1988-89).

engineering, strength and assessment ot

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Kin-Man LEE

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Assistant Professor

PhD, University of

Western Ontario (1989). Engineering, University filling and land reclamation; soil- Asst Professor of Civil

of Western Ontario

(1989-91). geosynthetics in engineering problems; Technical Consultant,

Tunneling in soft ground; hydraulic structural interaction; application of numerical modeling in geoteclinical

K. Y. Lo Inc. (1984-91). engineering. “I’

Xiang-Song LI PhD, University of Adjunct Asst Professor Soil dynamics; geotechnical earthquake

+@%i California, Davis of Civil and Eiiviroii- engineering, constitutive modeling, Assistant Professor (1990) mental Engineering, computational mechanics; signal

LJmversity of Califoi-

ilia, Davis (1992-93) systems

piocessing, instrumentation and control

Zonglin LI PhD, Northwestern Research Associate, Fiber reinforced cementitious composites,

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University (1993). Dept of Civil Engineer- fracture aiid durability of concrete,

Assistant Professor ing, Northwestern nondestructive test of infrastruchire; bond characterizahon of interface, detection ot iehar corrosion i n concrete. LJiiiversity (1993-94).

Instructor, Shandong Architectural and Civil Institute, China (1982-86).

Hong Kam LO PhD, Ohio State Asst Research Engineer,

Em#

University (1991). Institute of

Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Transportation Studies, Researcher, Oak Ridge

National Laboratory Berkeley (1993-96). (1991).

LJniversity of California,

Transportation systems modeling; intelligent transportation systems; dynamic traffic assignment; traffic simulation; traffic signal control; traffic tlow theoi-y. Irene Man-Chi LO

98s

Assistant Professor PhD, University of Texas, Austin (1992).

Clay liners for waste disposal taalities, remedlation of contaminated soils; chemical (hazardous) waste treatment, groundwater pollutant ti ansport and modeling, computer modeling of physical and chemical wastewater treatment processes

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Duncan A. McI"1S PhD, Umversity of Project Engneer, Totten Unsteady pipe flows, water/ wastewater

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Toronto (1992). Sims Hubiclu hydrauhcs, water resources systems,

Lecturer Associates (1991-92) Lnfrastructure systems

Charles W. W NG PhD, University of Independent Consul- Centrhge modeling; numerical analysis

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Bristol (1992). tant, Ove Arup & Part- and conshtuhve models; field

Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Research ners (1995); Mott Mac- momtoring; triaxial stress path testmg; Associate, University of

Cambridge (1993-95)

Donald Group (1993- ). sol-structure interaction problems such as retaming walls, deep excavahons and tunnels; slope stability

Douglas B RIGBY PhD, Umversity of Soil-structure interachon; constitutive

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Arizona (1996) modelmg of soils and interfaces,

Assistant Professor earthquake engineenng and liquefaction

behavior; cyclic laboratory testing of interfaces, groundwater flow; hnite element techniques

Lianfa SONG PhD, University of Asst Professor of Membrane separation process; physical

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Postdoctoral Research University (1996). modelmg of subsurface transport

Associate, Oak Ridge processes

Nahonal Laboratory (1995)

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Assistant Professor Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of

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Waterloo (1992-93).

Travel demand estimation; traffic control; road pricing and intelligent transportation systems.