History of Mung Chiang in Timeline
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.
1 hour ago : Mung Chiang appointed Northwestern University President after resigning from Purdue.
Mung Chiang was named the next president of Northwestern University. He resigned from his position as president of Purdue to accept this new role at Northwestern, marking a new chapter in his career.
February 2, 1977: Mung Chiang Born
On February 2, 1977, Mung Chiang was born. He is a Chinese-American electrical engineer and academic administrator.
1988: Family moved to Hong Kong
In 1988, when Mung Chiang was 11 years old, his family moved to Hong Kong to live with his grandmother. He re-took the fifth grade and taught himself Cantonese, Traditional Chinese, and English.
1995: Graduated High School and Enrolled at Stanford University
In 1995, Chiang graduated from high school after obtaining full A's in all 10 subjects on the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, and subsequently traveled to the United States to enroll in Stanford University.
1999: Received Bachelor of Science from Stanford
In 1999, Chiang received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in electrical engineering and mathematics from Stanford University.
2000: Received Master of Science from Stanford
In 2000, Chiang received a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University.
2003: Faculty Member at Princeton University
In 2003, Chiang became a faculty member at Princeton University.
2003: Received Ph.D. from Stanford
In 2003, Chiang received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in electrical engineering from Stanford 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.
2013: PROSE Awards in Science and Technology Writing
In 2013, Mung Chiang's book "Networked Life: 20 Questions and Answers" received the PROSE Awards in Science and Technology Writing from the Association of American Publishers.
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).
2016: Received Distinguished Teaching Award
In 2016, Chiang received the Distinguished Teaching Award at the Princeton University School of Engineering and Applied Science.
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.
2023: Dean of Purdue University College of Engineering
From 2017 to 2023, Chiang served as dean of the Purdue University College of Engineering.
2026: Announced as Next President of Northwestern University
On May 18th, 2026, Chiang was announced as the next president of Northwestern University, and he will assume the position on July 1st, 2026.
2026: Named 18th President of Northwestern University
On May 18th, 2026, Mung Chiang was announced as the 18th president of Northwestern University, with his presidency beginning on July 1st.
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