Background
Chen, Wai-Fah was born on December 23, 1936 in Chekiang, China.
Chen, Wai-Fah was born on December 23, 1936 in Chekiang, China.
Bachelor of Science, National Cheng-Kung University University, 1959. Master of Science, Lehigh University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1966.
From assistant professor to professor civil engineering Lehigh University, 1966-1976. Professor civil engineering Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1976-1992, head structural engineering, 1980-1999, George E. Goodwin distinguished professor, 1992-1999. Dean engineering University Hawaii, Honolulu, 1999—2006, research professor, since 2006.
Consultant Exxon Products, 1979, Karagozian & Case Structural Engineers, 1985, Georgia Technology, 1987, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 1987, World Bank, since 1988.
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Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (honorary), Academia Sinica, National Academy Engineering, American Institute Steel Construction, American Concrete Institute, American Academy Mechanical, Structural Stability Research Council, International Association Bridge & Structural Engineering.
Married Lily Chen; children: Eric, Arnold, Brian.