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Kuang-An Chang is a Professor in the Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University with a joint appointment in the Department of Ocean Engineering. He directs the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and has served on the faculty since 2000 after completing a postdoctoral position at Cornell University.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. from National Taiwan University (1991)
- M.S. from Cornell University (1994)
- Ph.D. from Cornell University (1999)
Professor Chang specializes in environmental fluid mechanics with core expertise in wave breaking processes, wave-structure interactions, and sediment dynamics. His research employs optical flow visualization and non-intrusive measurement techniques for physical modeling in coastal and ocean environments, bridging fundamental fluid dynamics with practical engineering applications in coastal protection and offshore structures.
His 2013-2015 publications reveal a concentrated focus on experimental analysis of extreme wave phenomena, particularly green water dynamics and breaking waves. These studies utilize advanced measurement methodologies in wave basins and field settings, appearing in high-impact journals like Experiments in Fluids and Ocean Engineering, demonstrating strong integration of laboratory experimentation and real-world coastal/ocean challenges.
His distinguished honors include:
- Lockheed Martin Excellence in Teaching Award (2012)
- Japan Society for Promotion of Science Invitation Fellowship (2009-2010)
- Zachry Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008-2009)
- Visualization Society of Japan SGI Award (2001)
- Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers
While specific grant details and student lists aren't provided in source materials, his laboratory directorship and visiting professorships at institutions including Cornell University, Kyoto University, and National Cheng Kung University indicate active research leadership and international collaboration in coastal engineering education.
He leads the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at Texas A&M, which specializes in experimental facilities for quantitative flow visualization using imaging-based techniques to study complex fluid-structure interactions in marine environments.
