Professor Kuang-Hua Chang
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 1990, The University of Iowa
M. S., Mechanical Engineering, 1987, The University of Iowa
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1980, Taipei Institute of Technology, Taiwan
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Theoretical and Methodology Development:
- Computational mechanics and material design for impact energy mitigation
- Multi-scale modeling and simulation for nano-mechanics and material design
- Design for mechanical fatigue and Fracture using XFEM and bridging scale methods
- Modeling and simulation for manufacturing process, sheet metal forming
- Reverse engineering and fast prototyping
Bioengineering:
- Assistive and rehabilitation devices
- Geometric modeling and 3D printing for bio-engineering applications
- Design of helmet and sporting goods
Design Projects:
- Green tricycle
- Design for animated characters and kinetic sculptures
HONORS AND AWARDS
Certificate of Excellence, Finalist of 2014 Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in Teaching and Administration: In recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of teaching and administration by the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
2013 David Ross Boyd Professor, University of Oklahoma, April 18, 2013: For having consistently demonstrated outstanding teaching, guidance, and leadership for students in an academic discipline or in an interdisciplinary program within the University.
2010 Regents Award for Superior Teaching, University of Oklahoma, April 1, 2010
2009 Don Davis Award, OKC Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns, OKC, October 29, 2009: The highest honor and is granted in public recognition of extraordinarily meritorious service which has substantially advanced opportunities for people with disabilities by removing social, attitudinal & environmental barriers in the greater Oklahoma City area
OU Alumni Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, September 28, 2009 (AME4553 Design Practicum Spring 2009)
OU Alumni Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, September 28, 2009 (AME3353 Design of Machine Components, Spring 2009)
OU Alumni Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, April 6, 2009 (AME4283 Concurrent Design and Manufacturing, Fall 2008)
OU Alumni Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, March 14, 2008 (AME4263 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Fall 2007)
OU Alumni Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, July 23, 2007 (AME3553 Design of Machine Component, Spring 2007)
NSF Fellowships: NSF Summer Institute on Nano Mechanics and Materials, Northwestern University, July 2007
*Reference Dr. Chang's CV for Additional Honors & Awards
COURSES TAUGHT
AME 5740.002 Deign Theory and Methods
AME 3143 Solid Mechanics
AME 4283/5283 Concurrent Design and Manufacturing
AME 4193.001 Introduction To CAD
AME 4263/5263 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
AME 4283/5283 Concurrent Design and Manufacturing
AME 3353.002 Design of Machine Components
AME 4283/5283 Concurrent Design and Manufacturing
AME 3353.002 Design of Machine Components
AME 4263/5263 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
AME 4283/5283 Concurrent Design and Manufacturing
AME 3353 Design of Machine Components
AME 4553 Design Practicum
AME 3353 Design of Machine Components
AME 5740 Computational Methods in Structural Design
AME 4263/5263 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
AME 3353 Design of Machine Components
*Reference Dr. Chang's CV for Additional Courses
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015~Present Associate Editor, Computer-Aided Design and Applications
2012~Present Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Software Engineering and Applications
2010~Present Associate Editor, Journal of Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines
2010~Present Member, Editorial Board, ISRN Mechanical Engineering
2008~Present Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Scientific Computing
Member, International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO)
Member, World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO)
Member, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
*Reference Dr. Chang's CV for Additional Professional Organizations
Contact Information
(405) 325-1746
Felgar Hall 201
khchang@ou.edu
Dr. Chang's Website:
http://chang.ou.edu/
OFFICE HOURS:
Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
