Kuang-Hua Chang

Email: khchang@ou.edu
 Professor Kuang Hua Chang CV (PDF)

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 Focus

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 helmets and sporting goods

Design Projects:

• Green tricycle
• Design for animated characters and kinetic sculptures

Experience 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