Meng-Sing Liou

Background

Liou, Meng-Sing was born on November 20, 1947 in Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China. Son of Ruu-Lai and Chih-Mei (Chang) Liou. came to the United States, 1972.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 1969. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 1972. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Michigan, 1975.

Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering, University Michigan, 1977.

Career

Research investigator University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1977-1978. Research scientist McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, 1978-1981. Professor, chairman National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 1981-1984.

Scientist National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, 1986—1988. Branch chief National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, 1988-1990, senior scientist, 1990—2007, senior technologist, since 2007. Visiting associate professor University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1984-1986.

Consultant Aeronautical Industry Development Center, Taichung, Taiwan, 1981-1984. Reviewer, meeting organizer professional and technical journals and meetings, since 1977. Adjunct professor University Waterloo, Canada, 2003-2009, visiting professor, University California, Santa Barbara, since 2005.

Membership

Board directors Ohio Chinese Academy and Professional Association, Columbus, Ohio, 1991—2005, president, 1993. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate), Society Shock Wave Research (India). Mem Tau Beta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: pottery, classic music, reading, soccer coaching.

Connections

Married May Fun Liou, October 25, 1983. Children: Victoria, Yu-Ming, Deng-Yuan.

Father:

Ruu-Lai Liou

Mother:

Chih-Mei (Chang) Liou

Spouse:

May Fun Liou

child:

Yu-Ming Liou

child:

Deng-Yuan Liou

child:

Victoria Liou