Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mung Chiang

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mung Chiang made an impact.

Mung Chiang is a Chinese-American electrical engineer and academic administrator, currently serving as the 13th president of Purdue University since January 2023. Notably, he assumed this role at the age of 45, making him the youngest president of a top-50 American university in recent history. His background is in electrical engineering, indicating a focus on science and technology within his academic career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Faculty Member at Princeton University

In 2003, Chiang became a faculty member at Princeton University.

2004: Assistant Professor at Princeton University

In 2004, Chiang became an assistant professor at Princeton University.

2008: Associate Professor with Tenure at Princeton University

In 2008, Chiang became an associate professor with tenure at Princeton University.

2009: Founded the Princeton EDGE Lab

In 2009, Chiang founded the Princeton EDGE Lab.

2011: Full Professor at Princeton University

In 2011, Chiang became a full professor of electrical engineering at Princeton University.

2012: Co-authored Networked Life: 20 Questions and Answers

In 2012, Chiang co-authored the technical undergraduate textbook "Networked Life: 20 Questions and Answers" (Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-1107024946).

2013: Arthur LeGrand Doty Professor of Electrical Engineering

In 2013, Chiang became the Arthur LeGrand Doty Professor of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University.

2015: Discussed Creation of OpenFog Consortium

In 2015, Mung Chiang, along with Helder Antunes and Tao Zhang, met to discuss the creation of a consortium to promote the standardization of fog computing, which eventually was formed as the OpenFog Consortium.

2016: Authored The Power of Networks: Six Principles That Connect Our Lives

In 2016, Chiang authored the popular science book "The Power of Networks: Six Principles That Connect Our Lives" (Princeton University Press, ISBN 9780691183305).

May 1, 2017: Named Dean of Purdue's College of Engineering

On May 1, 2017, Purdue University announced that Chiang had been chosen as the next dean of its College of Engineering.

July 1, 2017: Assumed Office as Dean of Purdue's College of Engineering

On July 1, 2017, Chiang assumed office as the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering at Purdue University and was simultaneously appointed the Roscoe H. George Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. At age 40, he was among the youngest to lead a major college in an American university.

2017: Dean of Purdue University College of Engineering

From 2017 to 2023, Chiang served as dean of the Purdue University College of Engineering.

December 2019: Science and Technology Adviser to Secretary of State

Starting in December 2019, Chiang took a one-year leave of absence to serve as the science and technology adviser to the secretary of state Mike Pompeo on an IPA.

April 23, 2021: Named Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Purdue

On April 23, 2021, Purdue University named Chiang as Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives while he continued to lead the College of Engineering.

2021: Executive Vice President of Purdue University

In 2021, Chiang served as executive vice president of Purdue University.

June 10, 2022: Elected 13th President of Purdue University

On June 10, 2022, the Purdue University Board of Trustees announced its unanimous election of Chiang to become the university's 13th president.

January 1, 2023: Became 13th President of Purdue University

On January 1, 2023, Chiang became the 13th president of Purdue University.

January 2023: Became 13th President of Purdue University

In January 2023, Mung Chiang assumed the role of the 13th president of Purdue University. At the age of 45, he became the youngest president of a top-50 American university in recent history.