Chair Professor at Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Dr. Chi-Cheng Chang is a distinguished academic currently serving as Chair Professor in the Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), Taipei. With advanced degrees in Computer Science, Instructional Systems, and a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development from top institutions in the United States, Dr. Chang has built a career marked by innovation and excellence. His leadership roles include chairing departments, presiding over associations, and serving on editorial boards for international journals. His global contributions to education technology and workforce development have established him as a leading figure in his field.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Chang holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Texas and another MS in Instructional Systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development from Pennsylvania State University. This combination of technical expertise and pedagogical knowledge has positioned him at the forefront of educational technology research and application. His academic background is complemented by ongoing professional development and participation in globally recognized academic forums.
Professional Experience
Dr. Chang has an illustrious career at NTNU, where he has served in roles such as Chairman of the Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development. He has also been an area representative in the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies and the editor of key Taiwanese journals. His leadership extends to roles as the honorary president of the Association of Taiwan Engineering Education and Management and secretary general of Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Education Association.
Research Interests
Dr. Chang’s research focuses on cutting-edge areas in education technology, including online communities of inquiry, assessor behavior in online assessments, and integrative STEM/STEAM education. His commitment to developing innovative teaching aids and simulators has expanded practical educational tools in engineering and science education. He is a prolific author of over 300 scholarly articles, significantly influencing the fields of workforce education and educational technology.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Chang’s achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, such as the National Outstanding Research Award from Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology, Outstanding Contribution Awards from academic societies, and inclusion in the world’s top 2% scientists by the ISI Web of Science. His patents, innovative teaching tools, and leadership in global academic organizations have further solidified his reputation as a leading educator and researcher.
Conclusion
Dr. Chi-Cheng Chang is an exceptionally strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His prolific academic output, prestigious recognitions, innovative contributions, and global leadership in education technology highlight his qualifications. Addressing areas like broader collaboration and practical implementation could further elevate his impact and strengthen his candidacy for future awards.
Publications Top Noted
- Reliability, validity, and strictness of adult learner online self-rating based on teacher and achievement criteria for different individual characteristics and academic achievement
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Tseng, J.-S.
- Year: 2025
- Citations: 0
- A multiple mediation model of thinking style, student assessors’ online assessment performance, and critical thinking in online assessment environment
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Huang, K.-H.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Exploring Teaching Experiences in Technology and Engineering MOOCs with High Enrollments in Medium-Sized Public Universities
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Wang, Y.-H., Yen, W.-H.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Learners’ positive and negative emotion, various cognitive processing, and cognitive effectiveness and efficiency in situated task-centered digital game-based learning with different scaffolds
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Yang, S.-T.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 2
- Emotion, cognitive load and learning achievement of students using e-textbooks with/without emotional design and paper textbooks
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Chen, T.-C.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- Student rating consistency in online peer assessment from the perspectives of individual and class
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Tseng, J.-S.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 1
- Interactive effects of scaffolding digital game-based learning and cognitive style on adult learners’ emotion, cognitive load and learning performance
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Yang, S.-T.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 13
- Effects of digitization/mobilization and emotional design of textbooks on emotion, various cognitive load and cognitive performance
- Authors: Chang, C.-C., Chen, T.-C.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Enhancing Phonetics Learning in Online Language Courses: A Counterbalanced Study on CLD and SCA Methods for Intermediate CFL Japanese Students
- Authors: Kao, I.-L., Chang, C.-C., Yen, W.-H.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Comparing Handwriting Fluency in English Language Teaching Using Computer Vision Techniques
- Authors: Syu, C.-W., Chang, S.-Y., Chang, C.-C.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0