Yu-Chang Kao

Background

Kao, Yu-Chang was born on June 7, 1929 in Chang Sha, Hunan, China. Son of Chung-Lin and Tze (Chou) Kao. came to the United States, 1959.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Center Institute, Chung Ching, 1948; Master of Science, Carnegie-Mellon, 1961.

Career

Engineer, Westinghouse Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh, 1961-1980; fellow engineer, Westinghouse Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh, 1980-1986; scientist, Powerex, Inc., Youngwood, Pennsylvania, since 1986.

Achievements

• Achievements include patent for using ring junctions to minimize surface field and to prevent surface breakdown.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Electrochemical Society.

Connections

Married Anna Wei Sy, September 16, 1955. Children: Yuan, Joan, Lisa.

Father:

Chung-Lin Kao

Mother:

Tze (Chou) Kao

Spouse:

Anna Wei Sy

child:

Lisa Kao

child:

Yuan Kao

child:

Joan Kao