Mung Chiang
American engineering researcher · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1977 · age 49
Mung Chiang is a Chinese-American electrical engineer and academic administrator who has served as the 13th president of Purdue University since January 2023. He is the youngest president of a top-50 American university in recent history, taking office at age 45.
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On May 18, 2026, he was announced as president of Northwestern University, with his appointment becoming effective on July 1, 2026.
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Born 1977 · age 49
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