M. C. Frank Chang

M. C. Frank Chang is a Distinguished Professor and Wintek Chair in Electrical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He leads cutting-edge research in high-speed semiconductor devices and Terahertz electronics at the High Speed Electronics Lab.

• Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Email: mfchang@ee.ucla.edu
• Website: Full publication list

His research focuses on high-frequency mixed-signal semiconductor devices and CMOS integrated circuits for applications in:

• Radio and radar systems
• Space science instrumentation
• Edge-AI (AIoT) systems
• Wireless communication infrastructure
• Terahertz imaging and sensing

Recent publications (2025) highlight trends in sub-Terahertz transceivers for 6G communication, on-chip antenna design, and advanced calibration techniques for high-frequency systems. Earlier works (2018-2022) explore AI accelerators for IoT, regenerative receivers for mm-Wave imaging, and noise-cancelling RF architectures.

Scientific accolades include:

• 2024 AASF Asian American Pioneer Medal
• 2023 IEEE James Clerk Maxwell Medal
• 2022 IEEE Life Fellow
• 2017 J J Thomson Medal
• Multiple IEEE Best Paper Awards
• Honorary Doctorates from NTU and NCTU

He has pioneered innovations in semiconductor device commercialization, including HBT power amplifiers for smartphones, and holds patents in advanced wireless interconnects. His work bridges fundamental research and practical applications in high-frequency electronics.