Zhang-Hua Fong, Ph.D., is a CCU Outstanding Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dean of the College of Engineering at National Chung Cheng University in Taiwan. He received his B.S. degree from National Chung Hsing University and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from National Chiao Tung University, all in mechanical engineering. Prior to joining National Chung Cheng University, he was an engineer and manager of gearing dept. in the Industrial Technology Research Institute. He currently serves the IFToMM Gearing Committees and technology advisor to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Taiwan. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Research Award by National Science Council, the Outstanding Professor of Industrial Economical Contribution Award, and the Gold Medal Award of National Invention Prize by MOEA, Taiwan.