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K.C. Chang is a Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering. He is the Director of the Sensor Fusion Lab and the coordinator of the Financial Engineering Program at GMU, reflecting his interdisciplinary research focus on data fusion and probabilistic reasoning.
Education:
- PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Connecticut
- MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Connecticut
- BS, Communication Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University
Dr. Chang's research centers on distributed data fusion, Bayesian networks, and decision-making under uncertainty, with applications in sensor networks, wireless communications, satellite systems, and financial engineering. His work integrates statistical modeling, machine learning, and systems engineering principles to solve complex, real-world problems involving uncertainty and large-scale information processing.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying probabilistic reasoning to dynamic spectrum access, satellite communication, and electronic warfare. His research leverages copula functions and information genealogy to enhance fusion accuracy in non-Gaussian and dependent environments. Applications span defense, aerospace, and finance, demonstrating the versatility of his methodological contributions.
Scientific Awards:
- IEEE Fellow (2010) for contributions to sensor data fusion and Bayesian probabilistic inference
Dr. Chang has advised numerous graduate students and led major research initiatives funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), National Science Foundation (NSF), Army Research Office (ARO), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and industry partners like Intelligent Fusion Technology Inc. and Impact Technologies, LLC. His editorial roles include serving as Editor for Tracking/Navigation Systems and Large Scale Systems in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, and as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. He was also Technical Program Co-Chair of the 2009 International Conference on Information Fusion.
He leads the Sensor Fusion Lab at George Mason University, a research group focused on advancing the theory and application of multi-sensor, multi-source information fusion. The lab works on foundational algorithms as well as real-world implementations in defense, communication, and financial systems. The lab collaborates with government agencies and private sector organizations to translate theoretical advances into operational technologies.
