Background
Chen, Zhan Wen was born on September 19, 1956 in Guangzhou, China.
Chen, Zhan Wen was born on September 19, 1956 in Guangzhou, China.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China, 1978—1982. Master of Science in Engineering, University Auckland, New Zealand, 1983—1985. Doctor of Philosophy, University Auckland, New Zealand, 1985—1989.
Senior research metallurgist Pasminco Metals Ltd., Newcastle, Australia, 1990—1993. Senior research scientist Commonwealth Science & Industrial Research Organization, Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia, 1993—2000. Associate professor Auckland University of Technology, since 2000.
Married Carol Wang, December 1989. Children: Vivian, Monica.