Prof. Shih Chih-Chen is an academic and researcher in Taiwan. He was born on February 19, 1961, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He currently serves as a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST). Prof. Shih earned his Bachelor’s (1983) and Master’s (1985) degrees in Chemical Engineering from National Taiwan University (NTU), and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA in 1992. Prof. Shih’s academic career began in 1993 when he joined NKUST. He has held various academic and administrative positions, including Vice President of the University, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Director of the Graduate Institute, and Head of the Research Division.As a researcher, Prof. Shih has worked on topics such as process modeling and simulation, process control, and system design. He has published more than 170 scientific publications in leading journals and international conferences.In addition, Prof. Shih is also actively involved in professional and community activities, including being a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, a member of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers, and a Senior Editor for the Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan.