About Us

Founded in 1981, the Chinese-American Chemical Society (CACS) is a nonprofit, professional organization and has neither national nor regional political affiliation . Membership is open to professionals and students in chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields, and to individuals and corporations supporting the objectives of the society. Currently, CACS has a total of 5 local chapters in North America.

Objectives:

• Promote fellowship among Chinese American chemists, chemical engineers, and those working in related profession.
• Enhance communication and professional interaction among members. Provide a forum for the discussion of issues of mutual interest and concern.
• Create opportunities for members to share professional experiences and to participate in joint research and business ventures.
• Provide a network for mutual professional enhancement and career development.
• Provide career counseling for young people, particularly those interested in the scientific and engineering careers.
• Encourage scholarly achievements in chemistry and chemical engineering, and recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science of chemistry, to chemical engineering, and to the service of the chemical profession.
• Facilitate interactions between CACS and other scientific organizations and communities.

Organization

• 2010 President: Dr. Lubo Zhou, UOP Honeywell
• 2009 President: Dr. Lin Li, Chevron
• 2008 President: Dr. Yunsheng Hsieh, Schering-Plough Research Institute
• 2007 President: Dr. Ling Ye, Hospira, Inc.
• 2006 President: Professor Yi Hua Ma (yhma@wpi.edu)
• 2005 President: Dr. David Chang, National Starch & Chemical Analytical Service Group
• 2004 President: Dr. Teh Ho, Corporate Strategic Research Laboratories
• 2003 President: Professor Ming-Daw Tsai, Ohio State University



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• Treasure: Dr. Chu-an Chang, changcn@appliedbiosystems.com, Applied Biosystems
• CACS Communication, Editor in Chief: Dr. Frank Zhu (frank.zhu@UOP.com)
• Chair of the Board: Dr. Ling Ye, Hospira, Inc.



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• 2010 CACS Executive Leadership Directory

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• 2009 CACS Executive Leadership Directory

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