Dr. Morris Chang Chung-mou, Ph.D., is a Taiwanese-American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and former Chairman/CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC, TWSE: 2330), the world's largest and most advanced dedicated semiconductor foundry. Born in Ningbo, Chekiang, China, in 1931, his career is rooted in elite electrical engineering and technological foresight.

Chang received an elite education: he attended Harvard University and earned a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He later earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (1964). His philosophical approach centers on technological specialization, scale efficiency, and long-term R&D investment (pioneering the dedicated foundry model).

• TSMC (Founder & Former Chairman/CEO): The core publicly traded asset, the world's largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry (a foundational pillar of the global technology industry).
• Foundry Pioneer: He invented the pure-play foundry business model (designing chips for clients without manufacturing their own), revolutionizing the semiconductor industry.
• Texas Instruments (Former Executive): He spent 25 years at Texas Instruments, devising the strategy of aggressive pricing to gain market share.
• Civic Honors: He is known as the Godfather of Taiwan's semiconductor industry.

Dr. Morris Chang's strategic genius was his commitment to outsourcing. After a successful 25-year career at Texas Instruments (where he was a Group Vice President), he moved to Taiwan to head the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). 1987: TSMC. He founded TSMC (with government funding and technology licensing from Philips), pioneering the dedicated foundry model.

His structural contribution is immense: creating the foundry ecosystem that allowed fabless companies (like Nvidia and AMD) to thrive, accelerating the entire global semiconductor industry. He stepped down as Chairman in 2018 but remains an APEC representative for Taiwan. His wealth is secured by his long-term equity stake in the publicly traded company, cementing his status as one of the most important figures in the history of technology.

Dr. Morris Chang's social impact is massive and structural, tied to TSMC's role in providing the foundational technology (chips) that drives the entire global digital economy (smartphones, AI, defense). His invention of the foundry model fundamentally restructured the technology industry. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives (including the Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program).

His structural contribution is tied to his belief in technological specialization and his influential role as the Godfather of Taiwan's semiconductor industry.

Dr. Morris Chang maintains the professional, composed style of a technology executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a pioneer in the elite semiconductor sector.

Residing in Taipei, Taiwan, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology governance, engineering excellence, and the long-term pursuit of semiconductor dominance.