Eugene Chien
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Eugene You-hsin Chien (born February 4, 1946) is a politician and diplomat of the Republic of China
on Taiwan
.
and Ph.D. in aeronautics and astronautics at New York University
, U. S. A.
After receiving his Ph. D. at the age of 27, Dr. Chien taught in Tamkang University
in Taiwan. In the following eleven years, he became a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering and was subsequently promoted to be the Dean of “College of Engineering” in Tamkang University in 1978. Dr. Chien was presented with the “Outstanding Young Engineer of the Republic of China Award”, the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the Republic of China Award” in the 1970s and in 1985 he was recognized as the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World ” by both Osaka Jaycees, Japan and Jaycees International.
In 1982, he hosted a national broadcasting TV program “High Technology”, in which he introduced various advanced technologies across the world to increase the public’s interests in this subject. The program was well received amongst the public reaching over 30% of all viewers and subsequently obtained the Golden Bell Awards
in Taiwan.
In 1983, Dr. Chien was elected as a legislator (Member of Parliament) in Taipei City with the highest number of votes. He was re-elected again in 1986. Throughout his political career, Dr. Chien served three different presidents from two different major political parties in Taiwan.
Dr. Eugene Chien was appointed as the first Minister of the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) under Chiang Ching-kuo’s presidency. In 1991, during Lee Teng-hui’s presidency, he was appointed as the Minister of Transportation and Communications and Representative of Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom (Ambassador), and Senior Advisor of National Security Council.
In 1998 he was conferred an Honorary Fellowship by Cardiff University
Wales, UK. In 2000, during President Chen Shui-bian’s presidency, Dr. Chien was appointed as the Deputy Secretary General of the Office of the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In 2007, Dr. Chien founded “Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy” TISE
. He has led a variety of activities both at home and abroad in order to raise public awareness on climate change and sustainable energy. As part of his efforts, he has started to host a weekend national radio show on Broadcasting Corporation of China (BCC
), called “When the Earth Comes Down with a Fever,” in which he frequently discusses issues relating to climate change. In 2010, Dr. Chien was presented the “Global Views Environmental Heroes Awards” by Yahoo and “Global Views Monthly”.
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
on Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
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Career
Dr. Eugene Chien, born in Taiwan in 1946, received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at National Taiwan UniversityNational Taiwan University
National Taiwan University is a national co-educational university located in Taipei, Republic of China . In Taiwan, it is colloquially known as "Táidà" . Its main campus is set upon 1,086,167 square meters in Taipei's Da'an District. In addition, the university has 6 other campuses in Taiwan,...
and Ph.D. in aeronautics and astronautics at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, U. S. A.
After receiving his Ph. D. at the age of 27, Dr. Chien taught in Tamkang University
Tamkang University
Tamkang University is a private Taiwanese university located in Tamsui District, New Taipei City. Founded in 1950 as a junior college of English literature, the college has expanded into a full university with 11 colleges today....
in Taiwan. In the following eleven years, he became a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering and was subsequently promoted to be the Dean of “College of Engineering” in Tamkang University in 1978. Dr. Chien was presented with the “Outstanding Young Engineer of the Republic of China Award”, the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the Republic of China Award” in the 1970s and in 1985 he was recognized as the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World ” by both Osaka Jaycees, Japan and Jaycees International.
In 1982, he hosted a national broadcasting TV program “High Technology”, in which he introduced various advanced technologies across the world to increase the public’s interests in this subject. The program was well received amongst the public reaching over 30% of all viewers and subsequently obtained the Golden Bell Awards
Golden Bell Awards
The Golden Bell Awards is an annual Taiwanese television production award, founded in 1965, presented by Government Information Office, Republic of China . It is usually presented in October or November each year. It is the first television production award in Chinese circulation and Taiwan's...
in Taiwan.
In 1983, Dr. Chien was elected as a legislator (Member of Parliament) in Taipei City with the highest number of votes. He was re-elected again in 1986. Throughout his political career, Dr. Chien served three different presidents from two different major political parties in Taiwan.
Dr. Eugene Chien was appointed as the first Minister of the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) under Chiang Ching-kuo’s presidency. In 1991, during Lee Teng-hui’s presidency, he was appointed as the Minister of Transportation and Communications and Representative of Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom (Ambassador), and Senior Advisor of National Security Council.
In 1998 he was conferred an Honorary Fellowship by Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a leading research university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based...
Wales, UK. In 2000, during President Chen Shui-bian’s presidency, Dr. Chien was appointed as the Deputy Secretary General of the Office of the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In 2007, Dr. Chien founded “Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy” TISE
Tise
Tise is a Tibetan input method utility for Windows XP and Windows Vista created by Gregory Mokhin. The name of the program refers to the native name of Mount Kailash in Tibet....
. He has led a variety of activities both at home and abroad in order to raise public awareness on climate change and sustainable energy. As part of his efforts, he has started to host a weekend national radio show on Broadcasting Corporation of China (BCC
BCC
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), called “When the Earth Comes Down with a Fever,” in which he frequently discusses issues relating to climate change. In 2010, Dr. Chien was presented the “Global Views Environmental Heroes Awards” by Yahoo and “Global Views Monthly”.