Dar-Jen Chang

Dar-Jen Chang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Louisville. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from National Tsing Hua University (1970), an M.S. in Computer Information/Control Engineering from the University of Michigan (1982), and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the same institution (1982). His research focuses on parallel computing, GPU programming, bioinformatics, 3D modeling, and algorithm optimization. His work spans disciplines including computer science, data mining, and biomedical applications.

Chang’s research interests emphasize leveraging GPU acceleration for computational tasks such as RNA folding algorithms, hierarchical clustering, and Euclidean distance calculations. He has explored applications in 3D anatomical modeling, robotics simulation using Unity, and gaming frameworks with CUDA integration. His contributions include developing frameworks for algorithm visualization and database systems for automated process planning.

His publications highlight trends in GPU-optimized algorithms, graph database analysis (e.g., Yelp and IMDb datasets), and interdisciplinary applications like medical imaging and genetic sequence prediction. He has also contributed to neural networks for fuzzy logic systems and biological sequence mining.