USTC Alumni Foundation - Board Election

Kefei Wang, 9308 wangkefei-at-gmail.com
1993-1998 BS, USTC, Dept. 8;
2000-2002 PhD student, Biology Department, Rutgers University
2002-2004 M.S. Statistics University at Albany
2004-2005 Research Analyst California Birth Defection Monitoring Program
2005-2006 Senior Statistician VerizonWireless Inc.
2006-2007 Senior Risk Modeler eBay/Paypal
2007-now Senior Financial Analyst Charles Schwab.

I served as USTC-SV board member since 2006. With the experience and enthusiastic attitude toward the commonwealth work for our USTCAF, I held the confidence that I will be a good contributor and helper. Please vote to allow me to help.My focus will be on the strengthen of the execution of the board decision.
Xin Feng 冯鑫 9517 ajaxfeng with gmail.com
1995 - 1999, BS, Dept of Statistics and Finance
1999 - 2003, PhD, Dept of Statistics, Columbia Univ, NY
2003, Research Scientist, CTB/McGraw-Hill, Monetery, CA
2004 - 2007, Trader/Researcher, RG Niederhoffer Capital Mgmt, NY
2007- now, Director, Equity & Derivatives, BNP Paribas, NY

I have been working on the board of USTC Alumni Assoc - Greater New York for over two years and have helped to orgnize several events for alumni networking in the area and financial career forums. If elected, I will keep working on alumni networking in greater New York area, especially for alumni on wall street, build a tighter connection between USTCAF and USTCAA-GNY, and hopefully help AF raise fund. Thanks for your support!
Zhengang (Daniel) Zhao 9011 daniel_leaf with yahoo.com
1995-1998, Institute of Software CAS, MS
1998-2000, Polytechnic Univ., MS
2000-present, ArcSoft Inc.

I served on USTC-SV AA board since 2004 and also served as the president of USTC-SV AA in 2007. Being on the AFGB, I witnessed two golden years in the AF's history.

Year 2008 is a very special year for all USTCers. Like all other AF members, I am eager to see how another record will be mounted. With AF members' so much passion and dedication, I am confident that the momentum we built will last and grow even much stronger this year regardless of economy situation. If elected, I will keep focusing on reaching AF's fund-raising goal and promoting alumni networking and our interaction with USTC.
Xiaohua Zhang (773 USTC) xhz with aol.com
10/96-present Self-employed, include involving several non-profit organizations. Currently serves as committee member of Parents Fund of Williams College.
7/93-10/96 Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Peptides Incorporation, Cambridge, MA
7/89-7/93 Postdoctoral Scientist, Biology Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Ph.D. 1989, Physical/Inorganic Chemistry, Rutgers-the State University of New Jersey
M.S. 1985, Organometallic Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academia of Science, Dalian, China
B.S. 1982 Chemical Physics, Department of Modern Chemistry (7733), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China

我离开科大已经快三十年了。但在科大的四、五年的经历对我一生的影响是巨大的。她不仅教会了我许多做人做事的态度和方法，同时我还认识了许多受益终身的同学。

在过去十多年里，科大校友基金会的许多理事为建立一个校友回报学校的机构付出了巨大的努力和辛苦。我非常希望也能加入他们，更好更多地回报母校。我一定会不辜负校友们的支持并胜任校友理事会的工作。
Alex Mou alex.mou with gmail.com
1984 BS in EE, USTC
1989 PHD in EE, University of Paris, France
1992 PostDoc Fellow, Stanford University

Worked 13 years in Silicon Valley's hi-tech industry. Designed VLSI chips and developed software products in image/video processing at Xerox, Sun Microsystems. Alex has been a technology entrepreneur, created software products for mobile devices. In recent time, Alex spends more time in China and his latest project is building instant messaging applications for large scale market.

Alex served on the board of USTCAF before and organized alumni activities in Shanghai and Suzhou. He wishes to come back to this great organization to help it grow into the next level.
(withdrew)
Tian Xue (薛天) 9500/9508 txue with jhmi.edu
1995-2000 USTC, Biology
2000-2005 Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Medical School (Ph.D. Physiolgy)
2006-present Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Medical School (Post-doc Neuroscience)

USTCers have distinct character that is we always care about our Alma Mater and worry about her future. As an alumnus, I would like to contribute my little effort to do something for USTC. I have some experience in Johns Hopkins Chinese Student and Scholar Association. And more importantly, I am warmhearted.
Xiaoxun Zhu xzhu with yahoo.com
1988-1991 USTC 880/886
1991-1997 Drexel University, Ph.D., MSEE/BSEE
1997-present Metrologic Instruments, various positions, most recently as Chief Technology Officer

I did not actively participate in AF affairs in the past few years. But I have closely tracked and was encouraged by the immense progress that the AFGB has been making in terms of fund raising. I also see the many challenges that AF will face as it continues to grow. There are many areas that we can improve and AF needs more volunteers who can contribute their time and experience. I want to get involved again and in my capacity as a GB member, injecting new ideas on how to take the AF to the next level.
Shun Liang shunliang with gmail.com
2000/09-2004/07: BE, USTC
2004/08-present: PhD Student, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago

In 2008, I would like to continue staying in GB to contribute my two cents to the development of AF. Witnessing the growing up of AF is my pleasure, to be able to contribute to the growth is even more pleasant.
(withdrew)
Chanjuan Pan 9312 pan_chanjuan with yahoo.com
I got my B.S. degree in USTC in 1998 and came to State University of New York at Stony Brook, where I got my two master's degrees in both Chemistry and Computer Science. in 2001, as a systems analyst, I joined Renaissance Tech. LLC, which becomes into a top-one hedgefund recently.

Right After I graduated from USTC I started to support USTCers. Through bing-tang laoshi (a famous teacher who was active in USTC's BBS) I got my first one-on-one student, who now is a Ph.D. student in Cal. Tech. From 2005 and on I donated to USTCAF regularly, and wish to take part in more activities in it.

Why people elect me:
1. I am familiar with financial markets and as an analyst in a famous hedgefund I have broad and strong connections with USTCs in wall street.
2. I have strong ability to set up relationships with people and I am very energetic and efficient to get things done well. And with so many years go on and I am already in my early 30's, I am very mature to know what to do and what should not be done.
3. As a C.S. master I also know web-design, programming though in my work I'm more concerned with stock and futures' data.
4. I am easy to impress people. -- I was never a member in USTC students' club, but I was often thought to be one because I was so active. And when in Stony brook (my graduate study place) people even thought I was a chairman though I actually seldom took part in official activities.
5. The most important reason, I have a very sincere heart, to support USTC to be the best university in China.
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.

"Going into the 14th year of operation, USTCAF will carry last two years' donation record setting momentum, into the "grassroot year" 2008 and beyond. The likely scenario of upcoming USTC big-50 anniversary amid a sluggish world economy presents a challenge, yet also a unique opportunity, for our alumni community to unleash a unified and unfaltered passion of love to our alma mater, as well as our courage/wisdom in bending together to withstand the shifting currents of economic uncertainty.

During the 2007 term as GB member, I have joined the effort in strengthening board communication/teamwork and in rallying alumni's spirit of giving and pride of community. I hope to stay on with the board for a second term to further contribute my time and effort, and I look forward to your support -- you are as important as I am for the historic march toward a world-class USTC not far out of sight. Show me your vote, or better, show AF your money :)"
Tao Tao (陶涛) 9500 Email: taotao with gmail.com
1995-2000 USTC, computer science
2000-2006 University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Ph.D in computer science
2006-present Microsoft Corp.

I'm warmhearted and enthusiastic. More important, I love USTC and have a strong belief on her future. In the past, I've learnt many works done by USTCAF. In 2008, I want to contribute my time and my effort on this. As said in the website of USTCAF, "together we can make a difference!."
Quan Zhou (773 USTC) quan_zhou with idgvc.com
9/93-Present Managing Director, IDGVC Partners, Boston, Massachusetts
3/89-9/93 Senior Scientist, GEO-Centers Inc., Newton, Massachusetts Ph.D. 1989, Fiber Optics/Materials Science, Rutgers-the State University of New Jersey
M.S. 1984, Chemical Physics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academia of Science, Dalian, China
B.S. 1982 Chemical Physics, Department of Modern Chemistry (7733), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China

科大校友基金会是一个聚集校友们的力量回报学校，促进校友之间交流的一个重要平台。过去的十几年里，许多校友基金会的理事们做了大量的辛勤的工作。我愿意也成为他们的一员，为扩大校友基金会的影响，吸引更多校友的参与做努力。请科大校友支持我成为理事会的一名成员。
Chengyu Jiang 蒋澄宇 838 chengyujiang with gmail.com
03/03-present Chairwoman of Biochemistry department since 05/07 Professor at Peking Union Medical College Tsinghua University Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
11/96-02/03 Postdoc of MGH Harvard Medical School
09/90-10/96 PhD Brown University
09/83-07/88 BS Department of Biology, USTC

I served as AF Governing Board members in 1998 and 2002. I am always proud to be a member of USTC community and love to make efforts to unite our alumni to do something good to our society. I believe in AF's motto: Together we can make a difference. Thank you for your supports.
Jian Ding jding912 with gmail.com
1991-1996 9102, USTC
1997-1999 MSEE, Univ. of Minnesota
1999-2005 Guidant Corporation
2005-2007 Startup experience in China
2007-present Qualcomm

I worked for the AF from 2001 to 2004, and also had the honor to serve as the Chair in 2002. I later left due to personal reasons, but have been following AF's progress closely through the years.

After being both a Governing Board insider and an observer for quite a while respectively, I think I now have better understanding of the strength and limitation of the AF, as well as the challenge and opportunities the AF is facing, than a few years ago when I was working in the GB. Owing to the dedication of the recent several GBs, AF has seen tremendous growth in these years. I hope my involvement and contribution can help propel the AF to the next level.
Xinhai Han 9602/SA0102/BA0302 xinhai.han with gmail.com
1996.9-2001.7, BS, 9602, USTC
2001.9-2006.7, PhD, SA0102/BA0302, USTC
2006.5-present, A coordinate of 9602 subfund, USTCAF
2006.8-present, Postdoc Researcher, UCLA

过去常常被USTCAF的理事们真挚的爱校之心、责任心和牺牲精神所感动，现在我非常希望加入他们，以便将来更好地贡献自己的力量。
Nan Zhang 9708 nanzhang9708 with gmail.com
2007-present Governing board member (Goodwill program manager/coordinator)
2004-2006, President of USTC Alumni Association at Maryland
2002-present PhD, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
1997-2002 Dual Bachelor Degree, School of Life Sciences, School of Information Science and Technology, USTC

I was elected as a governing board member in 2007 election. Besides doing the common duty in the board, my work mainly focus on the Goodwill program. I managed the database of Goodwill awards, coordinated with USTCAF, USTC student office, Goodwill awardees and our generous donors. It has been my great pleasure to work together with other board members. Before serving on the USTCAF board, I had been the president of USTC Alumni Association in Maryland for two years since 2004.

My one year service in the AF GB makes me aware that there are still a lot of things need to be done. I am willing to take my responsibility and do whatever I can for USTCAF. If re-elected, I will continue to concentrate on the Goodwill program and try my best to make it benefit more USTC students.
Xiaogang Chen 9102&9502s oxgchen with 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.,
2003-2007, Ph.D. , Dept. of Elec. Eng., Columbia University

I joined the AFGB since 2005 and served as the Vice Chair of GB in 2006. I witnessed the fast grow of AF in the past two years. I am amazed by the great enthusiasm and devotion that many GB members put on to help our alma mater to keep her excellence and legacy. As 2008 is the 50th anniversary of USTC, it is bound to be an exciting year for all USTCers and for AF. I would very much like to be part of this journey. Therefore, I decided to remaining in the GB to find more opportunities to help the AF to keep the momentum.
Yilin Wu, 0007/0022, Yilin.Wu.34 with nd.edu
09/2000---07/2004, USTC, B.S. in Physics
09/2004---present, University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. student in Physics

我有幸当选为校友基金会2007理事会一员，亲历基金会在众多热心校友推动下跨越首个百万美元。这一年里，我一次次为科大人回馈母校的热忱和凝聚力所感动，并自豪于为团结校友的力量做过微薄的贡献。我希望可以继续担任理事，协助促进基金会的发展和服务母校，恳请大家的支持！
Xuesheng Chen, 772, suechenx with gmail.com
1991-Now, Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, Dept. of Physics, Wheaton College, MA
1992-Now, Organizing Committee, NATO Spectroscopy Summer School, Italy
2005-Now, Guest Professor, School of Science, USTC
2002-Now, National Research Funding Reviewer (Optics, Laser & SSL), Dept. of Energy
2000-2005, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Wheaton College, MA
1999-2000, Visiting Professor, Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University
1986-1991, M.S., Ph.D. Physics, Boston College, MA
1982-1986, Research Staff, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing, China
1978-1982, B.S. in Physics, USTC

I have been an active member since the beginning of AF. I have jointly initiated/started the following USTCAF activities: 772 Fund in 1999; one of the first Goodwill sponsors since 1999; the first High School Students Award in 2001; "50 Years-USTC Physics" 772 sponsorship.

USTCAF has achieved a tremendous recognition in the past years. 2008 is a historic year for USTC (50 years), as well as for USTCAF. My passion and professional training would help me to serve USTCAF in an effective and efficient way. I would like to contribute and work with other passionate USTCers bringing USTCAF to another higher level. Your support is appreciated.
Donghui Quan 全冬晖 9300 quandonghui-at-gmail.com
1993/09-1998/07 BS, USTC, Dept. SCGY
2000/09-2003/06 MS, USTC, Dept. 3
2003/06-Now Ph. D student, The Ohio State University.

From USTC, I got lots of things which I benefit much. I always think about doing something for USTC. Dear alumni , please give me a chance to pay back for our beloved Alma mater.
Wayne Wenjia Cai 849 caifamily-AT-yahoo.com
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 in 1989, M.S. from The University of Iowa in 1992 and Ph.D. from The University of Michigan in 1996, all in Mechanical Engineering.

I would like very much to contribute to the future growth of both USTCAF and USTC. I have been very active in USTC alumni matters in the past, including being the founding member of the just established USTC alumni association of Greater Detroit. As a USTC AF GB member and/or Chairman, I would like to help lay out the vision and strategy for the next generation USTCAF.
LI, Xun (aka Steven, 李逊) - 856 steve98 at gmail dot com
Jan 2006 - Present: VP, Technology Innovations, WebEx Communications, a Cisco Company
Dec 2004 - Dec 2005: VP, Worldwide Site Platform, Amazon.com
1991 - 2003: various odd jobs in Silicon Valley
1989 - 1991: MSEE, Univ. of Hawaii
1985 - 1989: USTC

Since the very early days of the AF, I've been a strong believer of its mission and charter. As such, I served a number of GB terms in in our early years, contributed the first corporate matching fund (which approximately equaled our fund size at the time), set up the AF resolution process and wrote the first couple of resolutions myself. I had also been providing technical infrastructure for various AF related web site and other activities.

I had not been playing an active enough role in AF and the GB for a number of years now, and would like for you to support me in coming back to the GB to serve the 2008 term. Hopefully with my firm belief in AF charter and experience in handling complex issues I can help make a difference. A definitive promise I can make is that I will draft and sponsor additional resolutions that will take the AF to the next level of maturity.
Hanping Xu 862 harry.xu with gmail.com
Keda class 862
94-96 morgan stanley
96-99 lehman brothers
99-07 jp morgan VP Managed market risk and pnl reporting platform for fixed income and global fx
07-present societe generale VP Managing SG new york's market risk system team and head of global application support for the Americas

If elected to USTCAF board, I'd like to push for the following initiatives:

1. Work toward one united, single ustc alumni foundation with one objective - to help ustc to be the first class university that provides first class education in china. The other things will take care themselves.

2. Strategically use ustc alumi foundation's fund for the biggest impact. Including promoting keda's public reputation, sponsoring key positions (professorship, PR role etc)in keda. I believe this will help the fund raising efforts for the alumni foundation.

3. Improve influence on keda's and chinese science academy's leaderships by leveraging existing and building new relationships and communication channels.

I've been on the Board of USTC Wall Street Alumni Association (later USTC Alumni Association of Greater New York) since 1995 and was the President for many years.

4. And the last but not the least, challenge all ustc alumni: "ask what YOU can do for ustc".
Feng Li, 812 fengli1986 with gmail.com
Came to US after graduated from USTC at 1986. Working in the semiconductor industry. Now live in San Jose, CA.

I don't have a lot of experience of running a Charity. But I am a dedicated worker and will always trying my best to contribute.

       Call for Candidate:                               Jan 6, 2008;
      Deadline for Candidate Statement:        Jan 27, 2008;
      Sending election ballot:                        Feb 3, 2008;
      Voting Deadline:                                  Feb 17, 2008;
      GB2008 Chair election:                        Feb 24, 2008.

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