The Asian Scientist 100
James C. C. Chan
Institution
University of Hong Kong
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Engineering
Chan received the 2018 IEEE Transportation Technologies Award for the theoretical analysis and optimization of electric vehicles to enable clean and efficient transportation methods. (Photo: University of Hong Kong)
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