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

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