Dr. Isaac Chang
Associate Professor
Technology
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Current Courses
TEC 330.002 Applied Economic Analysis For Technologists
TEC 287.001 Independent Study
TEC 400.005 Independent Study
TEC 270.001 Managing Technological Systems
TEC 320.001 Project Management
TEC 330.001 Applied Economic Analysis For Technologists
TEC 287.003 Independent Study
TEC 400.006 Independent Study
TEC 270.001 Managing Technological Systems
TEC 320.001 Project Management
Ph D Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
MS Industrial Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
MS Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
BS Mechanical Engineering
Tatung Institute of Technology
Taipei, Taiwan
Researchers to Know 2024
Illinois Science & Technology Coalition
2024
ATMAE Student Research Competition - Undergraduate winner, manufacturing division
ATMAE
2019
Student Research Poster Competition - First Place
ATMAE
2018
2017 Best ATMAE Conference Proceedings Paper
ATMAE
2017
Winner of Student Research Competition, ATMAE 2015 Conference
ATMAE
2015
Book, Chapter
Harvey-Northrop, J., Chang, I., Fonseca Pereira, G., & Cuellar, M. (In Press). Chapter 3A Foundations of Extended Reality in Speech Language Pathology. In M. Boisvert & N. Hall (Eds.), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Mixed Reality in Speech-Language
Pathology (pp.TBD). Plural Publishing, Inc.
Pathology (pp.TBD). Plural Publishing, Inc.
Harvey-Northrop, J., Chang, I., Fonseca Pereira, G., & Cuellar, M. (In Press). Chapter 3A Foundations of Extended Reality in Speech Language Pathology. In M. Boisvert & N. Hall (Eds.), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Mixed Reality in Speech-Language
Pathology (pp.TBD). Plural Publishing, Inc.
Pathology (pp.TBD). Plural Publishing, Inc.
Conference Proceeding
Noghanian, S., Dahle, R., Guerron, P., & Chang, Y. Reconfigurable HoneyComb Series Fed Patch Antenna Array. 2024 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium (2024): 2.
Osborne, J., & Williams, J., & Chang, Y. I. (2024, June), WIP: Designing an Immersive Robotics Curriculum with Virtual Reality Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--48292
Guerron, P., Dahle, R., Chang, Y., & Noghanian, S. Reconfigurable 3-D Printed HoneyComb Puzzle Piece Patch Antenna. IEEE (2022): 1982-1983.
Chang, Y., & Yearwood, D. An Innovative Project-based Learning Approach to Teach Project Management. ASEE 2020 Virtual Conference (2020)
Chang, Y., & Devine, K. Modeling Cognitive Activities in a Virtual Reality- assisted Industrial Robot Programming Environment. ASEE EDGD 73rd Midyear Conference (2019): 99-104.
Journal Article
Harvey-Northrop, J., Chang, I., Cuellar, M., & Fonseca Pereira, G. (2025). Designing
Virtual Reality Applications for Speech-Language Pathology: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Aging-in-Place Practices and Rehabilitation Services. Journal of Enabling Technologies, 19 (2): 113–127. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JET-08-2024-0052
Virtual Reality Applications for Speech-Language Pathology: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Aging-in-Place Practices and Rehabilitation Services. Journal of Enabling Technologies, 19 (2): 113–127. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JET-08-2024-0052
Harvey-Northrop, J., Chang, I., Fonseca Pereira, G., & Cuellar, M. (2025).
Interdisciplinary Digital Health and Learning Survey Across Speech-Language Pathology, Technology, and Interior Design: Implications for Training in Rehabilitation and Aging-In-Place Practices. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders, 9(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.61403/2689-6443.1352
Interdisciplinary Digital Health and Learning Survey Across Speech-Language Pathology, Technology, and Interior Design: Implications for Training in Rehabilitation and Aging-In-Place Practices. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders, 9(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.61403/2689-6443.1352
Noghanian, S., Chang, Y., Guerron, P., & Dahle, R. Series-Fed Microstrip Patch Antenna Array with Additive-Manufactured Foldable Honeycomb-Shaped Substrate. Micromachines (2024)
Chang, Y., Devine, K., & Klitzing, G. Using Virtual Reality for Industrial Robot Programming: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Engineering Technology 38.1 (2021): 34-44.
Amida, A., Chang, Y., & Yearwood, D. Designing a practical lab-based assessment: a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 18.3 (2019): 567-581.
Presentations
Harvey-Northrop, J., Chang, I., Fonseca Pereira, G., & Cuellar, M. (2024).
Interdisciplinary Digital Health and Learning Survey: Implications for Technology in Speech-Language Pathology Training. Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.
Interdisciplinary Digital Health and Learning Survey: Implications for Technology in Speech-Language Pathology Training. Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.
Harvey-Northrop, J., Cuellar, M., Chang, I., Fonseca Pereira, G. (2024). Virtual Reality & Traumatic Brain Injury: Implications for Semantic Feature Analysis Training. Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.
Harvey-Northrop, J., Cuellar, M., & Chang, I. (2024, March). Delivering Semantic Feature
Analysis Treatments in Virtual Reality: A Pilot Study. OSF Innovation Academic Incubator Symposium, Peoria, IL.
Analysis Treatments in Virtual Reality: A Pilot Study. OSF Innovation Academic Incubator Symposium, Peoria, IL.
Harvey-Northrop, J., Cuellar, M., & Chang, I. (2024). Virtual Reality and Adults With
Communication Disorders: A Pilot Study in Semantic Feature Analysis Training. Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.
Communication Disorders: A Pilot Study in Semantic Feature Analysis Training. Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Seattle, WA.
Harvey-Northrop, J., Cuellar, M., & Chang, I. (2023, November). Impact of Delivering Semantic Feature Analysis in Traditional vs. Virtual Reality Environments. Convention of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Published Abstract.
Adaptive Takeover Strategy in Automated Driving: Considering Individual Differences. IIN-Continental Tech Talk. Continental Automotive. (2022)
Incorporating eXtended Reality into Teaching & Learning Activities. ATMAE 2022 Annual Conference. ATMAE. (2022)
Reducing cybersickness in virtual reality-based driving simulation. ATMAE 2022 Annual Conference. (2022)
Using 3D printing to teach process-based cost modeling. ATMAE 2022 Annual Conference. ATMAE. (2022)
Cuellar, M., Harvey-Northrop, J. & Chang, I. (2022, December).
Impact of Virtual Reality on Normally Aging Adults: A Pilot Study in Semantic Feature Analysis. Convention of the World Congress for Neurorehabilitation, Vienna, Austria (Virtual Conference).
Impact of Virtual Reality on Normally Aging Adults: A Pilot Study in Semantic Feature Analysis. Convention of the World Congress for Neurorehabilitation, Vienna, Austria (Virtual Conference).
Grants & Contracts
Nurturing the sense of belonging by supporting visually impaired students in hands-on labs. CAST. Illinois State University. (2024)
TDS 1: System Validation and Learning Assessment. State Farm. Private. (2024)
Artificial Intelligence Foundations in Autonomous Vehicles. Illinois Innovation Network. State. (2023)
SafeNAV – A Technology-Enable Navigation Solution for Visually Impaired Pedestrians. ISU RSP. Illinois State University. (2023)
VR-assisted Scenario-based Learning for Teen Drivers. State Farm. Private. (2023)