CV

Tien-Chih Chang

Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (+886) 952-130491 | Email: [email protected]

Ph.D. Student in Digital Learning and Education, specializing in Collaborative Problem Solving, Discourse Analysis, and CSCL, with research and teaching experience in innovative learning technologies and international academic collaboration.

EDUCATION

2024 – Expected 2027, Ph.D. Student in Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Advisor: Dr. Chia-Yu Wang
2021-2023, M.S. in Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Thesis: The effects of virtual reality and multimedia interactive digital platforms combined with podcast creation on elementary school students’ performance, self-efficacy, problem-solving tendencies, and peer assessment.
- Advisor: Dr. Chia-Yu Wang
2003-2006, B.S. in Electronic Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Oct 2018 – Jan 2020, Waldorf High School Teacher Training, Anthroposophy Foundation, Yilan, Taiwan
Aug 2016 – Jun 2019, Waldorf Foundation Teacher Training, Anthroposophy Foundation, Yilan, Taiwan

PUBLICATIONS

Under Review / Submitted

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Manuscripts in Preparation

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CONFERENCE PAPERS/ PRESENTATIONS

Chang, T.-C., Wang, C.-Y., & Lin, J. J. H. (2025, August). Investigating the patterns of collaborative problem-solving in climate change game dialogues: An epistemic network analysis approach. Paper presented at the 16th Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Copenhagen, Denmark.
Chang, T.-C., Lin, J. J. H., & Wang, C.-Y. (2025, March). CGT-GPT in collaborative discourse: Integrating computational grounded theory with large language models to support qualitative coding. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Learning Environment and Educational Technology (LEET), Kyushu, Japan.
Chang, T.-C., & Wang, C.-Y. (2023, June). Effects of spherical video-based virtual reality and multimedia interactive digital platform with podcast production on elementary students' learning achievement, self-efficacy, and problem-solving tendencies. Paper presented at the International Conference on E-Learning and Educational Technology (ICEET), Taipei, Taiwan.

RESEARCH & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Sep 2025 – Dec 2025 & Sep 2024 – Dec 2024, Teaching Assistant, Curriculum Development and Design (Teacher Education Course), with Dr. Chia-Yu Wang.
- Supported a core teacher-training course by assisting with grading and providing student feedback. Designed and implemented a custom AI assistant to enhance students' understanding of curriculum theory. This role involved directly guiding students in applying course content to design effective lesson plans and integrate modern digital tools into their teaching practice.
Sep 2024 – Dec 2024, Teaching Assistant, Qualitative Research Methods (Graduate Course), with Dr. Chia-Yu Wang.
- Assisted the course instructor with material preparation for a research-oriented graduate course. Provided dedicated support to both international and local students, ensuring they kept pace with the curriculum on qualitative study design, data collection, and analysis. Actively guided students to facilitate the successful completion of their final qualitative research projects.
Aug 2023 – July 2024, Research Assistant, Empower Vocational Education Research Center (EVERC), National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.
- Assisted with research dissemination, space planning, and website development, and served as Lead Organizer for the EVERC International Conference (2023, 2024).
Jan 2022 – Apr 2025, Workshop Teacher, Yilan Experimental Education Center, Yilan.
- Evolved from a volunteer to a team lead, organizing a group of instructors, delivering over 60 courses for high school and junior high school students on topics including podcasting, no-code development, and design thinking, achieving a 95% student satisfaction rate.
Apr 2018 – Jan 2021, School Teacher, Ci-Xin Waldorf School, Yilan.
- Served as a class teacher, taught physics, mathematics, and computer science, and managed library affairs.

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Peer Reviewer, 16th Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Copenhagen, Denmark (Aug 25–29, 2025).
- Contributed to maintaining the quality and integrity of the conference programme.
Lead Organizer, 2024 EVERC International Conference on Innovative Applications of Digital Learning in Vocational Education, NTUST, Taiwan.
Lead Organizer, 2023 EVERC International Conference: The Digital Transformation of TVET in a Sustainable Society, NTUST, Taiwan.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jun 2021 – Mar 2023, Project Manager, Secom Education Foundation, Yilan, Taiwan.
- Managed multiple large-scale foundation projects, including the establishment of three talent cultivation centers and the organization of ICT and English camps (Lantern Star Program), doubling student participation to 574 within one year.
Jul 2015 – Dec 2017, Director of Educational Development, Taiwan I-LIFE Association, Taipei.
- Organized youth development courses, provided counseling, and supervised youth teams, while also overseeing strategic planning, accounting, digital marketing, and fundraising.
Jan 2014 – Jun 2015, Youth Program Officer, Lovenetwork Foundation, Taipei.
- Implemented long-term growth programs and after-school tutoring for underprivileged youth, combining direct counseling support with fundraising through corporate partnerships.
Sep 2007 – Jun 2012, Software Engineer / Project Manager, Generalplus Technology, Taipei, Taiwan & Shenzhen, China.
- Developed digital photo frames and tablets as a software engineer, and managed cross-national projects across Taiwan, Japan, and China.

HONORS & AWARDS

National Science and Technology Council Graduate Research Fellowship, Taiwan (2024)
- Awarded in recognition of academic excellence and as encouragement for continued research success.
Ph.D. Program Scholarship, Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (2024)
- Entrance scholarship awarded to outstanding students upon admission to the Ph.D. program.