Dr. Ching-Ray Chang

// Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics, National Taiwan University

Quote

Quantum technology has seen rapid advancements in recent years. However, among major corporations in Taiwan—particularly in quasi-research-oriented fields—long-term strategic investment remains rare. The research directions defined by the Hon Hai Research Institute are highly forward-looking and closely aligned with global technological trends. Taiwan must act swiftly to catch up in both hardware and software development.

As a member of the advisory committee, one of our key responsibilities is to help Hon Hai identify the most effective pathways to bridge research and industry in these emerging fields. This reflects the core mission of the Hon Hai Research Institute: to serve as a strategic hub connecting cutting-edge research with real-world industrial applications.

About

Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics at National Taiwan University and a condensed matter physicist, with main research interests in spintronics, principles and applications of magnetic recording, origins and applications of giant magnetoresistance (GMR), spin transport in topological insulators and two-dimensional electron systems, and dynamic reversal mechanisms in mesoscopic magnetic materials. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), and an Academician of the International Academy of Engineering, Russia. He previously served as Acting President of National Taiwan University.

Expertise

Condensed Matter Physics, Spintronics, Principles and Applications of Magnetic Recording, Origins and Applications of Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR), Magnetic Anisotropy in Multilayer Films, Dynamic Reversal Mechanisms in Mesoscopic Magnetic Materials, Magnetization Relaxation Effects, Spin Transport in Topological Insulators and Two-Dimensional Electron Systems.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics, University of California, San Diego, USA

  • M.S. in Physics, University of California, San Diego, USA

  • B.S., Department of Physics, National Taiwan University

Experience

Current Position

  • Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics, National Taiwan University

  • Chair Professor, Chung Yuan Christian University

Past Experience

  • Director, IBM Quantum Hub at National Taiwan University (2019–2023)

  • Professor, Department of Physics, National Taiwan University (1994–present)

  • Executive Vice President for Administrative Affairs, National Taiwan University (June 2013 – January 2019)

  • Acting President, National Taiwan University (June 2017 – September 2017)

  • Dean, College of Science, National Taiwan University (2011–2013)

  • Director General, Department of International Cooperation, National Science Council (2008–2011)

  • Chair, Department of Physics, National Taiwan University (2001–2007)

  • Associate Professor, Department of Physics, National Taiwan University (1989–1994)

  • Researcher, Materials Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute (1988–1989)