A great mentor - kind, supportive and wise, deeply devoted to knowledge quest in science..,..

Tom：You forever lives in our heart!! Sincere condolences to the family!

- Betty Yu

Dear Dr.Chen,

You were a wonderful teacher, leader, mentor, and friend. Thank you for your energy and patience in guiding us in our careers and lives. Thank you for always maintaining enthusiasm not only in science but life and for reminding us by your example to always be kind to others. We are incredibly lucky to have had your attention and friendship for the time you were here. Your memory will always be an inspiration to us and our successes in life will be your enduring legacy.

Sleep peacefully and know that you will be in our hearts forever.

Your students from Blue Blood.

My brother and I got the news of Uncle Chen’s passing and were shocked at the same time. We know Uncle Chen and Auntie Emily through our father. The three of them were college classmates. I was impressed by Uncle Chen’s kindness, humor, generosity, wisdom and passion not only to science but also to living. We enjoyed several times of chat at a tea-specialized restaurant in Tainan, Taiwan. I still remember that among all the famous “snacks” in Tainan, he especially loved a kind of rice cake (碗粿). Although not being able to meet up very often due to distance, Uncle Chen gave me so much inspiration and care. All the wonderful memories will be kept in my heart forever. 

With love,

Dawn Yen