Background
Wang, Kuo Chang was born on November 9, 1924 in Anhui, China.
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Kuo Chang Wang
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Kuo Chang Wang, Chinese, American Aerospace engineering educator. Achievements include discovery of open separation concept; pioneeringrsch. in three-dimensional laminar boundary layer and separated flowstructure, lifting-line theory of low-aspect-ratio wings, dissociation and thermal radiation effects in high temperature gas flow. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (technical achievement award 1981), Sigma Xi, Kappa Phi.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Renssaler Polytechnic Institute, 1961.
Career
Engineer, Chinese Arsenals, 1948-1953; research scientist, Baltimore division Martin Company, 1961-1967; research scientist, Research Institute for Advanced Studies, Martin-Marietta Corporation, Baltimore, 1967-1973; senior research scientist, Martin Marietta laboratories, Baltimore, 1973-1979; professor, San Diego State University, since 1980.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (technical achievement award 1981), Sigma Xi, Kappa Phi.
Connections
M. Betty Shih-Pi Hua, June 15, 1958. Children: Edward, Joyce, Philip.
Education
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1961
Career
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1948 - 1953
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1961 - 1967
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1967 - 1973
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1973 - 1979
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1980 - 2004