Edward Chung-Yit Nieh

Background

Nieh, Edward Chung-Yit was born on July 24, 1939 in Shanghai, China. Son of Tony Kwang-Kai and Janet (Chen) Nieh. came to the United States, 1963.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Southern Methodist U., 1967; Master of Science, Southern Methodist U., 1968; Master of Arts, Rice U., 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, Rice U., 1972.

Career

Senior research assistant, Chevern Research Company, Richmond, California, 1963-1966; National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow, University Texas, Austin, 1972-1973; research chemist, then senior research chemist, Jefferson Chemical Company, Austin, 1973-1981; project chemist, Texaco Chemical Company, Austin, 1981-1986; senior project chemist, Texaco Chemical Company, Austin, 1988-1991; staff chemist, Texaco Chemical Company, Austin, 1991-1994; research associate, Huntsman Corporation, Austin, since 1994. Member Society of Automotive Engineers aircraft ground deicing ad hoc committee, since 1989.

Achievements

• Edward Chung-Yit Nieh has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Balconos Civic Association, Austin Chinese Association.

Interests

• Avocation: Chinese calligraphy.

Connections

Married Mayo Kong, March 10, 1974. Children: Leon Anthony, Renee Elizabeth.

Father:

Tony Kwang-Kai Nieh

Mother:

Janet (Chen) Nieh

Spouse:

Mayo Kong

child:

Leon Anthony Nieh

child:

Renee Elizabeth Nieh