Julie Chen (academic)

Julie Chen
Chen in the Tsongas Arena during her chancellor inauguration in 2023
4th Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 1, 2022
PresidentMarty Meehan
Preceded byJacqueline Moloney
Personal details
SalaryUS$524,650 in FY 2023[1]
SignatureChen's Signature in 2023
Alma materMassachusetts Institute of Technology (BS, MS, PhD)
Scientific career
Fieldsengineering
Institutions
ThesisThe application of continuum mechanics to the stochastic modeling of fracture in fiber-fiber composites (1991)
Doctoral advisorStanley Backer

Julie Chen is an American educator and chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is the University's fourth chancellor, the second woman, and first openly gay leader to fill the role.[2] She's the first LGBTQ+ Chancellor in the UMass System.[3] She is considered a New England expert in nanotechnology.[3]

Early life and education

Chen earned her bachelor's (1986), master's (1988) and doctoral (1991) degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[4][5]

Career

Chen started her career in 1990 as an engineering professor at Boston University. In 1997, she joined the faculty at UMass Lowell. She previously served as Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development.[4][6]

In addition to her work in academics, she spent 2002 to 2004 as the director for the Materials Processing and Manufacturing at the National Science Foundation. In 2010, she was the Technical Program Chair for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.[citation needed]

In 2019, she was awarded an honorary degree from Queens University Belfast. She is a recipient of the Public Service Commendation Medal.[citation needed]

Chen has been honored by the Lowell City Council for her work partnering with the city.[7]

References

  1. ^ "CTHRU - Statewide Payroll Open Payroll". cthrupayroll.mass.gov. Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2023. Archived from the original on 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  2. ^ Shirley Leung (May 9, 2022). "Her nickname is 'nanoqueen.' Now Julie Chen adds another title: UMass Lowell chancellor". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  3. ^ a b Katie Mogg (December 26, 2022). "A roundup of leadership changes at major colleges in New England this year". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  4. ^ a b "UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen makes history in inauguration". Lowell Sun. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  5. ^ "Clip Boston Globe Her nickname is 'nanoqueen.' Now Julie Chen adds another title: UMass Lowell chancellor (May 9)". Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  6. ^ Shirley Leung (May 9, 2022). "Julie Chen expected to get nod as next UMass Lowell chancellor". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  7. ^ Gilbert, Melanie (May 27, 2023). "Julie Chen honored by Lowell City Council". The Lowell Sun. Retrieved April 11, 2024.