| Abstract: | Chien Wei-zang,one of the founders of modern mechanics in China,a world renowned scientist,educator,outstanding social leader,prominent leader of the Chinese Democratic League and a close friend of the Communist Party of China,the Vice Chairman of the 6th,7th,8th,and 9th National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the Vice Chairman of the 5th, 6th, and 7th Central Committee of Chinese Democratic League, the Honorary Chairman of the 7th, 8th, and 9th Central Committee of Chinese Democratic League, a senior member of Chinese Academy of Science, the President of Shanghai University, the Director of Shanghai Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, and the Honorary Editor-in Chief of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Passed away at the age of 98 in Shanghai at 6:20 AM on July 30,2010. |
