Bulletin Spring 1977

Dr. TamShang-Wai, Head, Chung Chi College Dr. Tam Shang-Wai, Head of Chung Chi College, read Chemis try at the University of Hong Kong, where he obtained the de grees of B.Sc. and M.Sc. He furthered his studies at the Uni versity of Nottingham and was awarded the degree of Ph.D. in 1964. Dr. Tam has engaged in re search at various universities in cluding Nottingham University, Cambridge University, Basel Uni versity in Switzerland and Mas sachusettes Institute of Tech nology. His research interests and publications may be grouped into three areas: (1) mass spectrometric study of ion structures (2) syntheses of naturally occurring compounds (3) organometallic reactions Dr. Tarn joined this Univer sity in 1965 as Lecturer in Chem istry at Chung Chi College and was promoted Senior Lecturer in 1970. He assumed the concurrent post of Associate Dean of the Graduate School in 1974 and became Acting Dean one year later. He was appointed Master of the Postgraduate Hall Complex upon its completion in March 1976. Dr. Tam assumed the office of President of Chung Chi College in August 1976 and was ap pointed Head of the College after the reorganization of the Univer sity in March 1977.