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'''Stephen Z.D. Cheng''' (born 1949 in [[Shanghai]]), is an [[United States|American]] [[Polymer science|polymer scientist]] and [[Chemical engineering|chemical engineer]]. Cheng is the R.C.Musson & Trustees Professor of Polymer Science, and was the former [[Dean (education)|Dean]] of the College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering at the [[University of Akron]].
'''Stephen Z. D. Cheng''' (born 1949 in [[Shanghai]]) is a [[China|Chinese]]-[[United States|American]] [[Polymer science|polymer scientist]] and [[Chemical engineering|chemical engineer]]. Cheng is the R.C.Musson & Trustees Professor of Polymer Science, and was the former [[Dean (education)|Dean]] of the College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering at the [[University of Akron]].


==Early life and education==
==Biography==


Cheng received his [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[mathematics]] from the [[East China Normal University]] in Shanghai in 1977.<ref name="Cheng Baidu-bio"/> Cheng received his MSc in [[polymer science]] & engineering from the [[Donghua University]] also in Shanghai in 1981.<ref name="Cheng Baidu-bio">{{cite web|url=http://baike.baidu.com/view/1746523.htm |title=Biography of Stephen Z.D. Cheng |publisher=[[Baidu Baike]] |accessdate=May 28, 2010|language=zh}}</ref> Cheng further pursued his study in the [[United States]]. He became a graduate student at the [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] in 1981, and obtained his [[PhD]] degree in Polymer Chemistry in May 1985.<ref name="Cheng bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.frontiersinpolymerscience.com/profile_cheng.htm |title=Profile: Stephen Z.D. Cheng, ''University of Akron, USA'' |publisher=Frontiers in Polymer Science |year=2008 |accessdate=May 28, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106114858/http://www.frontiersinpolymerscience.com/profile_cheng.htm |archivedate=January 6, 2009 }}</ref>
Cheng received his [[bachelor's degree]] in [[mathematics]] from the [[East China Normal University]] in Shanghai in 1977.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}} Cheng received his MSc in [[polymer science]] & engineering from the [[Donghua University]] also in Shanghai in 1981.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}} Cheng further pursued his study in the [[United States]]. He became a graduate student at the [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] in 1981, and obtained his [[PhD]] degree in polymer chemistry in May 1985.<ref name="Cheng bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.frontiersinpolymerscience.com/profile_cheng.htm |title=Profile: Stephen Z.D. Cheng, ''University of Akron, USA'' |publisher=Frontiers in Polymer Science |year=2008 |access-date=May 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106114858/http://www.frontiersinpolymerscience.com/profile_cheng.htm |archive-date=January 6, 2009 }}</ref>


== Research and career ==
Cheng became a faculty as an [[assistant professor]] of polymer science at the [[University of Akron]] in October 1987. He was promoted to [[associate professor]] with tenure in 1991, and further the [[professor]] of polymer science in 1995. Cheng became the ''Trustees Professor of Polymer Science'' in September 1998, and the ''Robert C. Musson Professor of Polymer Science'' in 2001, all at the University of Akron. From 2001 to 2005, Cheng was the [[Chairman]] of the Department of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, and he was appointed [[Dean (education)|Dean]] of the College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering on August 1, 2007.<ref name="Cheng bio"/>
Cheng became a faculty as an [[assistant professor]] of polymer science at the [[University of Akron]] in October 1987. He was promoted to [[associate professor]] with tenure in 1991, and further the [[professor]] of polymer science in 1995. Cheng became the ''Trustees Professor of Polymer Science'' in September 1998, and the ''Robert C. Musson Professor of Polymer Science'' in 2001, all at the University of Akron. From 2001 to 2005, Cheng was the [[Chairman]] of the Department of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, and he was appointed [[Dean (education)|Dean]] of the College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering on August 1, 2007.<ref name="Cheng bio"/>

Cheng was elected as a member into the [[National Academy of Engineering]] in 2008 for the development of materials for liquid crystal displays and the elucidation of structure-property relationships in polymeric materials.


==Honors and awards==
==Honors and awards==
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* The [[Presidential Young Investigator Award]], by the [[White House]] and the [[National Science Foundation]] (NSF), 1991
* The [[Presidential Young Investigator Award]], by the [[White House]] and the [[National Science Foundation]] (NSF), 1991
* The [[American Chemical Society]] (ACS) Akron Section Award, 1994
* The [[American Chemical Society]] (ACS) Akron Section Award, 1994
* The John H. Dillon Medal, from the [[American Physical Society]] (APS), 1995
* The [[John H. Dillon Medal]], from the [[American Physical Society]] (APS), 1995
* The Mettler-Toledo Award, from the [[North American Thermal Analysis Society]], 1999<ref name="Cheng APS">{{cite web|url=http://www.aps.org/units/dpoly/awards/recipient.cfm?name=Stephen%20Z.%20D.%20Cheng&year=1995 |title=
* The Mettler-Toledo Award, from the [[North American Thermal Analysis Society]], 1999<ref name="Cheng APS">{{cite web|url=http://www.aps.org/units/dpoly/awards/recipient.cfm?name=Stephen%20Z.%20D.%20Cheng&year=1995 |title=1995 John H. Dillon Medal Recipient |publisher=APS Division of Polymer Physics |year=1999 |accessdate=May 28, 2010}}</ref>
1995 John H. Dillon Medal Recipient |publisher=APS Division of Polymer Physics |year=1999 |accessdate=May 28, 2010}}</ref>
* The TA-Instrument Award, from the International Confederation for Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2004
* The TA-Instrument Award, from the International Confederation for Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2004
* The Cooperative Research Award, from the ACS, 2005
* The Cooperative Research Award, from the ACS, 2005
* Polymer Physics Prize, the American Physical Society 2013
* The Polymer Physics Prize, the American Physical Society 2013


Cheng was elected [[Fellow]] of the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]] in 2006, Fellow of the [[American Physical Society]] in 1994, Fellow of the [[North American Thermal Analysis Society]] in 1992, Fellow of the [[American Chemical Society: Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering]] in 2012. In 2008, Cheng was elected Member of the [[United States National Academy of Engineering]] and 2011 he was elected Member of the [[National Academy of Inventors]].<ref name="Cheng bio"/>
Cheng was elected [[Fellow]] of the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]] in 2006, Fellow of the [[American Physical Society]] in 1994, Fellow of the [[North American Thermal Analysis Society]] in 1992, Fellow of the [[American Chemical Society]] in 2012. In 2008, Cheng was elected Member of the [[United States National Academy of Engineering]] and 2011 he was elected Member of the [[National Academy of Inventors]].<ref name="Cheng bio"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://gozips.uakron.edu/~scheng/index.html Homepage of Cheng's Group]
* [https://chenggroup.uakron.edu/ Homepage of Cheng's Group]


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Latest revision as of 05:54, 3 January 2024

Stephen Z. D. Cheng (born 1949 in Shanghai) is a Chinese-American polymer scientist and chemical engineer. Cheng is the R.C.Musson & Trustees Professor of Polymer Science, and was the former Dean of the College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering at the University of Akron.

Early life and education

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Cheng received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from the East China Normal University in Shanghai in 1977.[citation needed] Cheng received his MSc in polymer science & engineering from the Donghua University also in Shanghai in 1981.[citation needed] Cheng further pursued his study in the United States. He became a graduate student at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1981, and obtained his PhD degree in polymer chemistry in May 1985.[1]

Research and career

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Cheng became a faculty as an assistant professor of polymer science at the University of Akron in October 1987. He was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 1991, and further the professor of polymer science in 1995. Cheng became the Trustees Professor of Polymer Science in September 1998, and the Robert C. Musson Professor of Polymer Science in 2001, all at the University of Akron. From 2001 to 2005, Cheng was the Chairman of the Department of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, and he was appointed Dean of the College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering on August 1, 2007.[1]

Cheng was elected as a member into the National Academy of Engineering in 2008 for the development of materials for liquid crystal displays and the elucidation of structure-property relationships in polymeric materials.

Honors and awards

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Cheng has been awarded,[1]

Cheng was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2006, Fellow of the American Physical Society in 1994, Fellow of the North American Thermal Analysis Society in 1992, Fellow of the American Chemical Society in 2012. In 2008, Cheng was elected Member of the United States National Academy of Engineering and 2011 he was elected Member of the National Academy of Inventors.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Profile: Stephen Z.D. Cheng, University of Akron, USA". Frontiers in Polymer Science. 2008. Archived from the original on January 6, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  2. ^ "1995 John H. Dillon Medal Recipient". APS Division of Polymer Physics. 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
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