Min-Chu Chen Biography and Net Worth

Director of Applied Optoelectronics

Min‑Chu (Mike) Chen, Ph.D., has served as a director on our Board since February 2013. Since 2001, he has been a partner and member of the board of directors of EverRich Capital Inc., a financial consulting company. Since May 2010, he has served as executive director of C&C International Services, Inc., a petrochemical equipment services and marketing company. Dr. Chen is the co-founder and has served as executive director of EABO Information Technology (Shanghai), Co. Ltd., a IIoT technology platform company since 2018. Dr. Chen is the co-founder and has served as a director of KidTech, Inc., a Houston based personalized healthcare solution provider for children since May 2023. From March 1994 to June 2002, Dr. Chen served as a board member of PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI). From September 2008 to April 2010, Dr. Chen served as the Chief Executive Officer of SilverPAC, Inc., a consumer electronics business. From 2011 to 2018, he served as the Asia Pacific Director for U.S. Flow Control Group Pte. Ltd., a petroleum equipment manufacturer and services company. From 2016 to 2023, he served as Vice Chairman of the board of directors of Shandong SicerKline Advanced Material Co., Ltd., a surface-etched silicon carbide and alumina mini-whisker manufacturing plant for ceramic applications. Dr. Chen was previously employed by Exxon as a Senior Research Engineer in the Drilling and Completion Division and as a Senior Engineer at Transocean. Dr. Chen received a Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from Oregon State University, a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in Taiwan and a BS degree in Naval Architecture from National Ocean University.

What is Min-Chu (Mike) Chen's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Min-Chu (Mike) Chen is at least $590.40 thousand as of August 13th, 2025. Dr. Chen owns 22,500 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock worth more than $590,400 as of December 4th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Dr. Chen may own. Learn More about Min-Chu (Mike) Chen's net worth.
How do I contact Min-Chu (Mike) Chen?: The corporate mailing address for Dr. Chen and other Applied Optoelectronics executives is 13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX, 77478. Applied Optoelectronics can also be reached via phone at (281) 295-1800 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Min-Chu (Mike) Chen's contact information.
Has Min-Chu (Mike) Chen been buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: Min-Chu (Mike) Chen has not been actively trading shares of Applied Optoelectronics over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, on Wednesday, August 13th, Min-Chu (Mike) Chen bought 7,500 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $22.91 per share, with a total value of $171,825.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 22,500 shares of the company's stock, valued at $515,475. Learn More on Min-Chu (Mike) Chen's trading history.
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders?: Applied Optoelectronics' insider roster includes Richard Black (Director), Hung-Lun Chang (Senior Vice President and North America General Manager), Min-Chu Chen (Director), David Kuo (Insider), Che-Wei Lin (Director), Chih-Hsiang Lin (Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board), Elizabeth Loboa (Director), Stefan Murry (CFO), Shu-Hua Yeh (Insider), and William Yeh (Director). Learn More on Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: During the last twelve months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders bought shares 7 times. They purchased a total of 65,300 shares worth more than $1,387,142.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the semiconductor company sold shares 12 times. They sold a total of 98,345 shares worth more than $2,332,207.28. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 15th when CFO Stefan J Murry sold 12,000 shares worth more than $268,440.00. Insiders at Applied Optoelectronics own 4.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Applied Optoelectronics.
Information on this page was last updated on 8/15/2025.

Min-Chu (Mike) Chen Insider Trading History at Applied Optoelectronics

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
8/13/2025	Buy	7,500	$22.91	$171,825.00	22,500
11/29/2024	Sell	9,790	$40.00	$391,600.00	165,054
5/27/2016	Buy	10,000	$9.98	$99,800.00	13,262

Min-Chu (Mike) Chen Buying and Selling Activity at Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Company Overview

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. It offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, distribution equipment, and amplifiers. The company sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home, and internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

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