Mao Chi-kuo

Mao was born in China on 4 October 1948 in Fenghua, Zhejiang. His parents were Bin-Shi and Pau-Jen Mao. Mao graduated from National Cheng Kung University with his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in civil engineering in 1971 and received a scholarship to pursue graduate studies in Bangkok at the Asian Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master of Engineering (M.E.) in regional development in 1975. He then completed doctoral studies in the United States, earning his Ph.D. in civil engineering and environmental engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1982. As a doctoral student at MIT, Mao was a member of the Tech Model Railroad Club and studied as a fellow of the Association of American Railroads and Renfe. His dissertation, completed under civil engineering professor Marvin L. Mainheim, was titled, "Integrating Technological and Organizational Perspectives: An Approach to Improve Rail Motive Power Management". == Academic career ==

In 1982-1987, Mao was the Associate Professor, Professor and Director at the National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) in Hsinchu City. In 2003-2006, he became the Chair Professor of the College of Management of NCTU, and become the college's Dean and Professor in 2006-2008. == Political career ==

Mao's first service at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications was as the Administrative Deputy Minister under President Lee Teng-hui from 1993 until 2000. He served as the Minister of Transportation and Communications in the Republic of China under the administration of President Ma Ying-jeou from 2008 until 2013. == Personal life ==

Mao is married to Joan Yin-Yin Chien Mao, a former traffic guide. == See also ==