Susan Tanarkit (Lee)

Hi Frances,

Yes, I do have my very own story of Dr. Hing Pang to share...

I was one of his students from the class of '96.  Back then, Dr. Pang was part-time teaching with Cal Poly's ChE department.  I remembered him as a very knowledgable and helpful professor.  He was always available to help us out on the Plant Design class.  And believe me, the idea of designing an Ammonia plant sounded foreign and impossible.  With his wealth of experience from the industry, the explanation might sound different from the textbook, but, they sure made sense much more so than the book!

Just before graduating, Dr. Pang had asked to review my resume.  I did so without thinking twice.  That, was pretty much how he got me started in the world of engineering.  I began my first real job as a Process Engineer with Brown & Root Braun almost immediately after graduation.  During my time at Brown & Root Braun, not only Dr. Pang was my neighbor, I was also working on studies led by him.  The values I gained by working with a mentor like him, was far more than any junior engineer could asked for.  (Oh, one thing I still remember well is the lunch crowd on Thursday.  That was because Hing Pang only worked on Thursday at B&R B at that time.  So, every Thursday when he was in the office, he would rally a big crowd to go sample all the Asian restaurants in the Alhambra area, one Thursday at a time!)

Now, at Technip, I am still surrounded by many former colleagues (from the CF Braun era) of Dr. Pang.  Also, I have come to know many great students of his since.  One thing for sure, Dr. Pang was one of the most endearing professor from the Cal Poly ChE!

Thank you for allowing me a chance to say 'Thanks' to Dr. Pang!

Best Regards,
Susan Tanartkit
(formerly Susan Lee)