معرفی
Hwa Chang is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Tufts University, where he has been a faculty member since 1987. He directs the Tufts Wireless Lab and oversees the Computer Engineering Program. His research focuses on wireless communications, sensor networks, distributed computing, and engineering education.
Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Drexel University, 1987), M.S. in Computer Science (Montana State University, 1983), B.S. in Engineering Science (National Cheng Kung University, 1977).
Research Interests: Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), energy-efficient routing, mobile ad hoc networks, grid computing, and network security. Notable projects include the Wireless Grid initiative and WISeNET, exploring resource-sharing in dynamic environments.
Awards:
- Outstanding Alumni Award (National Cheng-Kung University, 2005)
- Excellent Leadership and Service Award (New England Association of Chinese Professionals, 2005)
- $600K NSF grant for Virtual Markets research (2002-2004)
Advising & Grants:
- Advised ~150 master students and 160 senior design projects
- Ph.D. graduates include Amlir Davis (2013), Na Wang (2009)
- Recipient of grants from BBN, NSF, and industry partnerships like A$W Technology Corp.
Professional Activities: Leadership roles in New England Association of Chinese Professionals, IEEE, and global science organizations. Editor-in-chief for multiple conference proceedings.
