Shu Chien (ePub)

-->This book celebrates Professor Shu Chien's contributions and achievements in his eight decades of learning, servicing, innovation and creation. The book is composed of tributes written by family, friends, colleagues, students, and trainees, as well as an autobiography by Professor Chien.Professor Chien is one of the most eminent scientists in the world. He is a laureate of US National Medal of Science and Taiwan's Presidential Prize in Life Sciences, as well as members of six American and Chinese Academies. Besides his academic achievements in physiology and biomedical engineering, he has made outstanding contributions through leadership in professional organizations in these disciplines. His dedications to education and teaching have inspired countless young scientists around the world. The tribute articles written by family, friends, colleagues, students, and trainees, together with memorable photographs, provide an excellent summary of how this remarkable person is viewed by others. Professor Chien's autobiography presents his illustrious life history and shares his precious experience and philosophy, resonating with the tributes by others. This book makes a very enjoyable and inspirational reading to everyone. -->Contents: Shu Chien's Autobiography:Growing and LearningMy Years as a Faculty in Columbia University (1957-1988)University of California, San Diego (1988-present)U.S. and International Professional OrganizationsScientific Activities Outside the United StatesRetrospect and ProspectTributes to Shu Chien in Celebration of His Eightieth Birthday:Tributes from University of California and San Diego LeadershipTributes from StudentsTributes from FellowsTributes from Colleagues of Columbia and City College of New YorkTributes from University of California, San Diego ColleaguesTributes from United States and BeyondCelebrations with FamilyShu Chien's Curriculum Vitae and Publications:Curriculum Vitae of Shu ChienPublication List --> -->Readership: Researchers, academics, educators, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduates in bioengineering, engineering, physiology, biophysics, molecular and cellular biology, medicine and related fields. -->Keywords:Bioengineering;Academia Sinica;China;Columbia University;National Taiwan University;Peking University;Physiology;Taiwan;University of California, San DiegoReview:Key Features:Professor Shu Chien is an outstanding scientist who has received worldwide recognition and dedicated his life to foster collaborations, services, and educationProfessor Shu Chien's selfless contribution has inspired young scientists in physiology, bioengineering, and other disciplines all around the worldProfessor Shu Chien's innovation, creativity, devotion, and leadership have fostered the multidisciplinary collaborations of engineering and biomedical research