Alic Chen
About Alic Chen
Alic Chen is a Co-Founder and Advisor with extensive experience in both academic research and practical engineering applications. He currently serves as Managing Partner at Transitions First and General Partner at Blue Bear Ventures, while also co-founding CITRIS Foundry, a startup accelerator.
Work at CITRIS Foundry
Alic Chen co-founded CITRIS Foundry, a startup accelerator dedicated to supporting mission-driven scientist founders. He has served as Co-Founder & Advisor since 2019, contributing to the development of innovative technologies and fostering entrepreneurship within the scientific community. Prior to this role, he was a Co-Founder & Partner at CITRIS Foundry from 2013 to 2019, where he played a critical role in guiding startups through the early stages of development.
Education and Expertise
Alic Chen holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 2007 to 2009. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, studying from 2003 to 2007. His academic background is complemented by extensive practical experience in engineering and research.
Background
Alic Chen has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both academia and industry. He worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2013 and as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2007 to 2011. His experience also includes positions at Johns Hopkins University as a Research Assistant and at the National Institutes of Health as a Researcher. Additionally, he has held engineering internships at Microsoft and ITRI, gaining valuable insights into software design and medical electronics.
Achievements
Alic Chen has made significant contributions to the field of engineering and technology. He has extensive experience in managing and advising deep tech ventures, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work has focused on developing scalable technologies aimed at redefining industrial production in the 21st century. Through his roles in various organizations, he has bridged the gap between academic research and practical engineering applications.