Previous Institutions: National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
What are you studying: Ph.D in Applied Physics
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Emily Chang received her B.S. degree in Physics from National Chung Hsing University(NCHU), Taiwan, in 2024, with a focus on nano materials and semiconductor physics. She interned in the TOMODACHI-MACHI Program in 2023 at Rice University under Professor Junichiro Kono, involved in research on Aligned Carbon Nanotubes. Afterwards, she joined the Kono group as an Applied Physics PhD student in the fall of 2024. Currently she is an active member of Rice Taiwanese Graduate Student Association (RTGSA).
Fun Fact:
I’m proficient at playing mahjong.🀄️
Favorite thing about Rice:
I like the traditions and spirit at Rice—Beer Bike (an iconic race and water balloon fight), along with the unique student-run culture and events.
Favorite thing about Houston:
Houston has great fusion food.
Why did you decide to go to grad school?
During the MACHI internship in 2023, I gained not only technical skills but also valuable insights into life as a researcher. Through this program, I had the opportunity to experience PhD life, as well as Houston and Texas culture. I enjoyed life at Rice and in Houston so much that I applied only to Rice for graduate school in the U.S.