Professor Shih-Chieh Chang is a distinguished scholar in electrical engineering and computer science. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1987 and completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1994.
Afterward, Professor Chang contributed his expertise to Synopsys, Inc. in Mountain View, California, from 1995 to 1996. In 1996, he transitioned to academia, becoming a valued member of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Chung Cheng University until 2001.
Currently, he holds the position of Professor in the Department of Computer Science at National Tsing-Hua University. Additionally, since 2019, he has served as the General Director of the Electronic and Optoelectronic System Research Laboratory (EOSL) and Vice Chairman of the AI on Chip Taiwan Alliance (AITA) at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), showcasing his dedication to advancing cutting-edge technologies.
Professor Chang's illustrious career includes leadership roles as the Director of the Artificial Intelligence Center and the Computer and Communication Center at National Tsing Hua University. He has also made significant contributions as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on VLSI and IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design. With over 200 published technical papers, Professor Chang is recognized as a leading authority in his field. He actively participates in program committees for prestigious conferences like ICCAD, DAC, ICCD, ISQED, and ASPDAC. His research interests span AI hardware and software design, low-power optimization, variation-aware optimization and tolerance, and 3D design methodology.
Notably, Professor Chang received the Best Paper award at the 1994 Design Automation Conference, a testament to his outstanding contributions to the fields of electrical engineering and computer science. His enduring impact on academia and industry continues to shape the future of these disciplines.