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Shieh, Tsu-Chia was born on December 20, 1932 in Taipei, Taiwan. Son of Wan-Toe and Tsong (Yu) Shieh. came to the United States, 1958.
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Tsu-Chia Shieh, American Chemist, researcher. Achievements include patents for crosslinking agents for fluorocarbonpolymers, stabilization of fluorocarbon polymers; first application of noble gas compounds, such as zenon fluorides, in organic reactions; research in fluorination of organic compounds with xenon flourides. American Chemical Society fellow, 1960-1962. Member American Chemical Society.
Education
Bachelor of Science, National Taiwan U., Taipei, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1962.
Career
Research associate, University of Chicago, 1962-1964; assistant professor, U.Ill., Chicago, 1964-1969; senior polymer chemist Surprenant division, ITT, Clinton, Massachusetts, 1969-1980; senior scientist Surprenant division, ITT, Clinton, Massachusetts, 1980-1989; manager R & D laboratory, Delta Surprenant Wire and Cable, Clinton, since 1990. Credit officer New England Formosan Credit Union, Newton, Massachusetts, 1977-1982.
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Membership
Member American Chemical Society.
Connections
Married Heidi A. Lin, June 19, 1965. Children: Robert, William.
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