Queen 91Ƭ ’s remembers Professor Cheng-Chien “James” Hsu

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Queen 91Ƭ ’s remembers Professor Cheng-Chien “James” Hsu

The former faculty member taught in the Department of Chemical Engineering for more than 30 years.

April 30, 2025

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The Queen 91Ƭ ’s community is remembering Professor Cheng-Chien “James” Hsu, who passed away on March 28 at the age of 92. He was a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1964 to 1995. During his time at Queen's, he established a pioneering research program in polymer reaction engineering, advancing knowledge and innovation in this important field. As department head from 1987 to 1992, he helped guide the department through a time of growth and development. Professor Hsu will be fondly remembered by former students and departmental colleagues as a friend, an excellent teacher, a dedicated mentor, and a true gentleman.

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In Memoriam