USTC Alumni Foundation - Board Election

Zhifeng Liu 9500 liuzhifeng-at-gmail.com
1995/09-2000/07 BS, USTC
2000/09-2003/07 MS, Inst. of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
2003/09-2004/08 Master student, Dept. of Computer Sci., Univ. of Toronto, Canada
2004/09-2006/12 MMath, School of Computer Sci., Univ. of Waterloo, Canada
2006/12- Secretary, USTC Initiative Fund (founded by USTC AF and Beijing Alumni Assoc.), Beijing

I was a GB member in 2002-2003 and vice chair in 2003. I was responsible for the High School Scholarship (HSS) program. As a journalist, I have served AF and USTCers, conducting 30+ "Quintessential USTCers" Interviews in the last four years. I have also worked for the Alumni News Express Project with USTC News Center. News released by us have appeared on top Chinese media including People's Daily. Though not a GB member in 2004-2006, I continued to work for AF as a proud volunteer.

Currently I am a full-time secretary for USTC Initiative Fund to work with the alumni community for a stronger USTC.

If elected, I will work hard to honor your trust! Thank you for your support.
Dongzi Liu, 854/8500, dongzi_liu-at-yahoo.com
1985-1989 BS, USTC, Dept. 4;
1989-1994 PhD, University of Maryland, College Park;
1994-1997 Postdoc Research, Univ. of Chicago, UC San Diego;
1997-2002 R&D Engineer in Viewlogic, SunMicro, Lightspeed etc;
2002-Now Senior Staff Engineer, Cadence Design Systems.

I served as 2006 USTCAF Chair and led its record breaking fundraising effort. Because of enthusiastic support from all USTCAF members, we have restored the growth momentum for USTCAF which I co-founded in 1995 and served in its first 7-years. I ask for your vote to allow me to continue to serve in the 2007 Governing Board and contribute my experience to bring USTCAF to new height. Your support is highly appreciated.
WEI Dongping 817 dongping-at-gucas.ac.cn
EDUCATION
1981.09-1986.08 BS, 817, USTC
1986.09-1989.06 MS, 7th Dept., USTC
1993.10-1997.03 PhD, The University of Tokyo, Japan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1989.07-2002.04 Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Associate Professor Department of Earth Sciences, Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
2002.05-Now Professor, College of Earth Sciences, Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
PUBLIC SERVICE
2006.03-Now A coordinate of 817 subfund, USTCAF

I did part of works for sutting up the 817 subfund, USTCAF in 2006, and I will be happy if I can do some works for our USTCAF. If elected, I will spend some more time in working for USTCAF to honor your trust!

Thanks for your support.
Wayne Wenjia Cai Class: 849
Email: caifamily-AT-yahoo.com

I would like very much to contribute to the future growth of both USTCAF and USTC. I have been active in USTCAF activities in the past, including among 849ers, and I am willing to contribute more in the future.

Dr. Wayne Wenjia Cai is a Staff Research Engineer at the Manufacturing Systems Research Laboratory of General Motors Research & Development Center in Warren, Michigan. He received his B.S. from The University of Science & Technology of China, M.S. from The University of Iowa and Ph.D. from The University of Michigan, all in Mechanical Engineering. He has over a dozen journal publications and a number of conference presentations in his technical areas.
Zhengang Zhao, 9011 daniel.zhao-at-gmail.com 1990-1995, USTC BS
1995-1998, Institute of Software CAS, MS
1998-2000, Polytechnic Univ., MS
2000-present, ArcSoft Inc.

For USTCAF, year 2006 passed just too quickly. There are a few resolutions left behind. Like all AF members, I would like to commit to its mission, carry out more resolutions to support USTC and USTCers around the world. If I am elected, I will focus on reaching AF's fund-raising goal and promoting our alumni network and interaction with USTC.
Jingbo Zheng, 8810/8800, zheng_henry-at-yahoo.com
1988-1993, BS, USTC, Dept. 10; 1993-1994, Graduate School, USTC, Dept. 10;
1994-1996, MS, University of Houston, Texas;
1996-2003, Software Engineer at Owen Healthcare, Compaq, Corona Networks;
2003-2006, Technical Manager, Neoforma Inc., San Jose, CA;
2006-now, Engineering Manager, Quantum Route Inc., Mountain View, CA.

I am twice on the USTCAF Governing Board already (2006 & 1998). I witnessed the early growth of USTCAF as well as the latest momentum building in 2006. Inspired by the continuous support from many USTCers, I would like to stay on and continue my effort to grow USTCAF to the next level.

In last year's term, I primarily focused on USTC alumni network in support of AF, as I believe alumni network is a vital part to make USTCAF successful. I will continue my effort in that area, and will also explore other areas where I can make contribution.
Hui Huang, 930/SA97204, naodaihuang-at-gmail.com
1993-1997, BS, USTC, Gifted Young;
1997-1999, Graduate School, USTC, Dept 17;
1999-2001, MS, Duke Univ.
2001, Consultant, Insightful Corp., Seattle, WA;
2002-present, Portfolio Manager/Director of Quantitative Strategies, Teleos Management LLC, Stamford, CT;

I helped set up 930 subfund with USTCAF. I also founded a high school scholarship program in China with the Education Advancement Fund International and serve on the board of Organization for Scientific and Academic Integrity in China. If elected, I will help AF's fund-raising process and interaction with USTC. Thanks.
Shun Liang
2000/09-2004/07: BE, USTC
2004/08-present: PhD Student, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago

As one of the younger generation in AF, I hope I can help AF attract more focus from newly-graduated USTC alumni. In 2006, I was in the Governing Board, contributed my cents on networking, witnessed the big success in AF fund raising. In 2007, I would like to continue working with other GB members to build another success. My goal in 2007 would still be in networking with younger USTCers. Your support is appriciated.
Nan Zhang 张南 9708 nanzhang-at-jhmi.edu
1997-2002 USTC School of Life Science, BS in Life Science
1999-2002 USTC School of Information Science and Technology, BS in Computer Science
2002-Present Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Ph.D. Candidate in Neuroscience
2004-2006 President of USTC Alumni Association in Maryland

My 5 years study in USTC is one of the most treasured memories in my life. It is my passion to contribute my own effort to build a stronger alumni community and make a better USTC.

As one of the founders, I had been the president of USTC Alumni Association in Maryland for two years since 2004. With the help of many enthusiastic association members, our association is very active and growing fast.

Now I am asking for your vote to allow me to serve on the 2007 Governing Board of USTCAF. If elected, I will do my best to help USTCAF in its regular management and its fund raising practices. I will also make my contribution to build tighter connections between USTCAF and local USTC Alumni Associations. I appreciate your support!
Yilin Wu, 0007/0022, Email: Yilin.Wu.34-at-nd.edu
09/2000---07/2004, USTC, B.S. in Physics
09/2004---present, University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. student in Physics

I appreciate the education and friendship received in college years; it is my great pleasure to serve USTC Alumni community. During the past year, I witnessed the total donation to USTCAF exceeding half million, and so excited to see it approaching the million milestone. I hope to join the efforts helping USTCAF make more encouraging achievements in fund raising and management. For instance, there have been requests that USTCAF should give grants to those people in urgent situations. With greater amount of funds then ever, it might be the time to reach an appropriate solution for this issue. I can also help in the networking of alumni near Chicago area.
Zhi-Jun Ni 851 ni1999-at-hotmail.com

I proudly strived to accomplish my undergraduate education in pure mathematics at USTC during 1985-1990, also a critical time for my emotional and spiritual growth. I managed to become a Ph. D. candidate in Number Theory at Ohio State University. Less a dissertation, I graduated with a Master degree in 1997. I had since worked for about a dozen US companies of start-up nature, pursuing my wealth dream. For last a few years, I have been teaching Mathematics to college students at Los Angeles area, including at California State University (For the latter, I just received confirmation today :-).

No alumnus or alumna has not paid some attention to, and been inspired by, the Alumni Foundation's incarnation, direction and momentum over a decade. I'm no exception. I'm motivated to step up my efforts of involvement with USTCAF. My contribution will be likely on the respects of alumni connection, communication, experience sharing and spiritual building. USTC alumni, unite, envision a day that both USTC and USTCAF are global brands, and share the pride and privilege of our belonging, now and then.
Jie P. Wu, 1997-2002, 9708 jiewu-at-uchicago.edu
11/2005-current UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Biochemistry, Visiting Student
08/2002-10/2005 University of Virginia, PhD in Biophysics
09/1997-06/2002 USTC, BS in Biological Sciences

Created and organized sub fund of 9708 through USTCAF. I would like to work more for USTCAF to help more students, not only from USTC, but also those talented underprivileged children in primary education system.
Xiaogang Chen 9102&9502s oxgchen -at- gmail.com
1991-1995, B.S., Physics, USTC
1995-1997, M.S., Physics, USTC
1997-1999, M.S., Computer Science, UMass Boston,
1999-2002, Software Engineer, Lucent technologies Inc.,
2002-2003, Software Engineer, DNCP/Cemprus Inc.,
2003-present, Ph.D. candidate, Dept. of Elec. Eng., Columbia University

I joined the AFGB from 2005. Last year, I was invited by Dongzi to serve as the vice chair. Unfortunately, my busy schedule prevented me from contributing enough to the AF related issues. I definitely owe AF my service. Therefore, I decided to remaining in the GB to find more opportunities to help the AF to grow.
Guo Dagang, 9209/S9709, mpegdg-at-nus.edu.sg
1992/09-1997/07 BS, Dep. 9(PMPI), USTC
1997/09-2000/07 ME, Dep.9 (PMPI), USTC
2001/09-2006/04 PhD candidate, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
2005/08- Present Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, Singapore

I was responsible for activity department of USTCAA (Singapore) during 2005 and an unofficial organizer of USTC alumni during Year 2003-2005 in Singapore. I'd like to join "Public relations" and make the contribution to bring USTCAF to new height. If elected, I will work hard to honor your trust. Your support is highly appreciated.

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