Professor Tongwen Chen of the University of Alberta is a prominent engineer, researcher, and mentor. He is an international authority on computer controlled systems and control over networks, with an influential book and over 100 journal articles, some ranking among the top 1% most highly cited in his field. In partnership with Canadian oil and petrochemical companies, he has led three NSERC Strategic Projects, transferring his advanced research results for better control and monitoring of various industrial processes. He has trained over 50 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, many of whom now occupy important positions in Canada. Professor Chen is an IEEE Fellow and a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada.