Shan Zhi Chen is on the board of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., Chinese Institute of Electronics, China Communications Standards Association and China Institute of Communications and Senior Vice President for Datang Telecom Technology & Industry Holdings Co. Ltd., Member-Information Technology at National High-Tech Research & Development Program 863, Senior Member at Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers and Vice President at China Information Communication Technology Group Co. Ltd.

In the past Shan Zhi Chen occupied the position of Chief Technology & Chief Investment Officer at China Academy of Telecommunications Technology.

Dr. Chen received an undergraduate degree from Xidian University and a doctorate and a graduate degree from Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunications.