Background
Lai, Ralph Wei-meen was born on December 17, 1936 in Tou-Lu, Taiwan. Son of Chungten and Chen Chu Lai.
Lai, Ralph Wei-meen was born on December 17, 1936 in Tou-Lu, Taiwan. Son of Chungten and Chen Chu Lai.
Bachelor of Science, Cheng Kung U., Tainan, Taiwan, 1959; Master of Science, South Dakot School M & Technology, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1970.
Engineer, Cyprus Minerals Company, Trenton, New Jersey, 1969-1973; metallurgical engineer, Kennecott Copper Company, Lexington, Massachusetts, 1974-1980; scientist, Kennecott Copper Company, Salt Lake City, 1980-1985; president, Toshi Company, Pittsburgh, since 1986; physical scientist, unites states department Energy, Pittsburgh, since 1985.
Married Cindy S. Chen, August 6, 1966. Children: Naline, Melisa.