Kun-Mu Chen

Kun-Mu Chen (; February 3, 1933 – December 15, 2022) was a Taiwanese-American electrical engineer and professor emeritus at Michigan State University, where he founded the Electromagnetics Research Group. During his 40-year career at MSU, he developed the microwave life-detection system used by NASA to locate people buried under earthquake rubble. He graduated first in his class in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University in 1955.

Career From 1960 to 1964, Chen worked as a research associate at the Radiation Laboratory at the University of Michigan, conducting research in electromagnetics and plasma physics.

Research He specialized in electromagnetics. One of his most notable contributions was the development of the microwave life-detection system which can locate people buried under earthquake rubble. The technology has been successfully used by NASA during disaster recovery operations. The book covers electromagnetic field interactions with materials, biological applications, and radar identification.

Awards and honors Life Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Richard M. Hong Endowed Chair, Michigan State University (1995)