Throughout his career, he held various positions at respected institutions and made significant advancements, including the introduction of alternating current (AC) in electric car motors.
Chan's work is reflected in over 400 technical papers, 11 books, and 10 licensed patents in Japanese and Chinese industries.
It was while visiting the business's garage that Chan became interested in cleaner running vehicles that would be free of smoke and oil.
With the urgent need for rebuilding after World War II, Chan was motivated to pursue a career in engineering with an interest in alternative energy sources.
He was appointed by the Ministry of Science and Technology as a Chief Panelist of the "863” Key National Project Plan from 2001 to 2005.
[9] He held a position as a Member of the Science and Technology Sector of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
Furthermore, he provided advisory services to entities in the automobile, electrical, and electronic industries including Ford, Honda, Samsung, Siemens, ABB, GE, TNO Netherlands, ZAP, FAW, Chan An, ZTE, Shenhua Group, among others.
Over the years, he has been credited with over 400 technical papers, 11 books, and holds 10 patents that are licensed in both Japanese and Chinese industries.
[15][16] He received the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize in 2016,[1][3][16] and was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2024.