| Born | 1920, San Francisco, California, USA |
| Died | 1987, Stanford, California, USA |
| Career | Transportation engineer and inventor |
| Legacy | Development of modern maglev trains • Enduring impact on transportation systems worldwide |
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| Service | United States Army (World War II) |
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| Known for | High-speed rail technology • Maglev trains • Propulsion systems • Aerodynamics • Materials engineering |
| Nationality | Chinese-American |
| Years active | 1945-1987 |
