January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021
A few words about my senior Hun Sun
Da Hsuan Feng
Former M. Russell Wehr Professor of Physics, Drexel University
In 1976, I came to Drexel University as a visiting assistant professor of physics. Soon, I was introduced to a group of senior Chinese American colleagues. I soon realized that many of them all possess top-ranked academic pedigree and they came to Drexel University in the 50’s or 60’s.
Two especially stood out in my memory. One was Professor Peter Pei Chi Chou, a renowned mechanical engineering professor who joined Drexel in 1953. Peter came to Drexel University after receiving a Ph.D. from Harvard. The other one was Professor Hun Sun who came to Drexel University after receiving a Ph.D. from Cornell in 1950. It is perhaps not a coincidence that both Chou and Sun came to Drexel right in the middle during the infamous McCarthy Age!
No doubt that intellects like Chou and Sun were important components of the US-China history that should not be forgotten. Drexel should consider itself greatly blessed to have such world-class individuals to build its intellectual credentials.
Da Hsuan Feng
Former M. Russell Wehr Professor of Physics, Drexel University
In 1976, I came to Drexel University as a visiting assistant professor of physics. Soon, I was introduced to a group of senior Chinese American colleagues. I soon realized that many of them all possess top-ranked academic pedigree and they came to Drexel University in the 50’s or 60’s.
Two especially stood out in my memory. One was Professor Peter Pei Chi Chou, a renowned mechanical engineering professor who joined Drexel in 1953. Peter came to Drexel University after receiving a Ph.D. from Harvard. The other one was Professor Hun Sun who came to Drexel University after receiving a Ph.D. from Cornell in 1950. It is perhaps not a coincidence that both Chou and Sun came to Drexel right in the middle during the infamous McCarthy Age!
No doubt that intellects like Chou and Sun were important components of the US-China history that should not be forgotten. Drexel should consider itself greatly blessed to have such world-class individuals to build its intellectual credentials.
