Kuan-Neng Chen (陳冠能)
NAI Fellow (National Academy of Inventors)
IEEE Fellow “for contributions to 3D integrated circuit and packaging technologies”
IET Fellow
IMAPS Fellow
CIEE Fellow
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Ph.D., Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- M.S., Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Dr. Kuan-Neng Chen is Dean of International College of Semiconductor Technology and Chair Professor at Institute of Electronics at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, as well as his M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, both from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Chen has held several prominent positions including Vice President for International Affairs, Associate Dean of International College of Semiconductor Technology at NYCU, Program Director of the Micro-Electronics Program at National Science and Technology Council in Taiwan, Adjunct R&D Director at Industrial Technology and Research Institute (ITRI), and Research Staff Member at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center.
Dr. Chen has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including IEEE EPS Exceptional Technical Achievement Award, IMAPS William D. Ashmon – John A. Wagnon Technical Achievement Award, National Industrial Innovation Award, MOST/NSTC Outstanding Research Award (twice), MOST/NSTC Futuristic Breakthrough Technology Award (twice), Pan Wen Yuan Foundation Outstanding Research Award, CIE Outstanding Professor Award, CIEE Outstanding Professor Award, and IBM Invention Achievement Awards (5 times). He has authored over 400 publications, including 3 books and 7 book chapters, and holds 87 patents. Dr. Chen served as Guest Editor for the MRS Bulletin, IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, and Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, and has held leadership roles in various conferences and committees, such as IEEE IITC General Chair. Dr. Chen is Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (NAI), IEEE, IET, IMAPS, and CIEE and member of Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society.
Additionally, Dr. Chen is Specially Appointed Professor at Institute of Science Tokyo (previously Tokyo Tech). His current research interests focus on three-dimensional integrated circuits (3D IC), advanced packaging, and heterogeneous integration.
Professional Experiences
| Organization | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| International College of Semiconductor Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University | Dean | 2025-now |
| Institute of Electronics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University | Chair Professor | 2021-now |
| Institute of Innovative Research, Institute of Science Tokyo (Tokyo Institute of Technology) | Specially Appointed Professor | 2017-now |
| Industrial Technology and Research Institute (ITRI) | Consultant | 2009-2016, 2025-now |
| Industrial Technology and Research Institute (ITRI) | R&D Director (Joint-Appointment) | 2016-2025 |
| Micro-Electronics Program, National Science and Technology Council (Taiwan) | Program Director | 2021-2023 |
| International College of Semiconductor Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University | Associate Dean | 2015-2022 |
| National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University / National Chiao Tung University | Vice President for International Affairs | 2019-2022 |
| IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology | Guest Editor | 2018-2021 |
| Micron | Chair Professor | 2018-2021 |
| Department of Electronics Engineering, National Chiao Tung University | Distinguished Professor | 2018-2021 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) | Visiting Professor | 2018-2020 |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | Visiting Professor | 2017-2018 |
| Department of Electronics Engineering, National Chiao Tung University | Professor | 2012-2018 |
| National Chip Implementation Center (CIC) | Adjunct Research Staff Member | 2011-2016 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Visiting Scientist | 2015 |
| “Materials Challenges in Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuits”, MRS Bulletin | Guest Editor | 2015 |
| The Electronics Devices and Materials Association (EDMA) | Secretary-general | 2011-2014 |
| ASE-NCTU R&D Center | Deputy Director | 2011-2013 |
| Department of Electronics Engineering, National Chiao Tung University | Associate Professor | 2009-2012 |
| IBM T.J. Watson Research Center | Academic Visitor | 2010 |
| Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Visiting Researcher | 2009 |
| IBM T.J. Watson Research Center | Research Staff Member | 2005-2009 |
| INTEL | Component Research | 2002 |
Fellows
| Organization | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CIEE | Fellow | 2024 |
| IMAPS | Fellow | 2021 |
| National Academy of Inventors (NAI) | Fellow | 2020 |
| IET | Fellow | 2020 |
| IEEE | Fellow, “for contributions to 3D integrated circuit and packaging technologies” | 2018 |
Honors and Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Futuristic Breakthrough Technology Award, Future Tech (NSTC) | 2022 |
| Outstanding Research Award, Pan Wen Yuan Foundation | 2022 |
| MOST Outstanding Research Award, Ministry of Science and Technology | 2021, 2018 |
| IMAPS William D. Ashmon – John A. Wagnon Technical Achievement Award | 2021 |
| National Industrial Innovation Award, Ministry of Economic Affairs | 2021 |
| Futuristic Breakthrough Technology Award, Future Tech (MOST) | 2019 |
| IEEE EPS Exceptional Technical Achievement Award | 2018 |
| Outstanding Engineering Professor Award, The Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE) | 2017 |
| Outstanding Electrical Engineering Professor Award, The Chinese Institute of Electrical Engineering (CIEE) | 2014 |
| EDMA Outstanding Service Award | 2014 |
| Outstanding Youth Electrical Engineer Award, The Chinese Institute of Electrical Engineering (CICC) | 2012 |
| Adventech Young Professor Award | 2012、2011、2010 |
| EDMA Outstanding Youth Award | 2010 |
| IBM Invention Achievement Award | Aug 2008, Dec 2007, Sep 2007, May 2007, Dec 2006 |
NYCU Honors and Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| NYCU/NCTU Outstanding Industry-Academia Cooperation Achievement Award | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2014, 2012, 2011 |
| Excellent Teaching Award, College of EE, NYCU/NCTU | 2021, 2015 |
| Excellent Teaching Award, NCTU | 2020 |
| NCTU Excellent Academic Advisor Award | 2016, 2015, 2013 |
| EECS Outstanding Young Scholar Award, NCTU | 2016 |
