Hsiang “Robert” Chang Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Biography
Chang’s research lies in the intersection of microlocal analysis, complex analysis, and probability theory. He is particularly interested in mathematical problems arising from quantum mechanics, such as quantum chaos, nodal sets and Lp norms of eigenfunctions, as well as spectral asymptotics. More recently, Chang’s focus has been analysis on Grauert tubes, developing tools such as Szegő kernel asymptotics to study analytic extensions (Husimi distributions) of eigenfunctions.
Chang received his bachelor’s degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2013, and his PhD from Northwestern University in 2019 under Steve Zelditch. Prior to joining New College of Florida in 2025, Chang held visiting positions at Northeastern University, Reed College, and Rhodes College.
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