Rate My Professor Chia-chen Chang

Chia-chen Chang is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She completed her PhD at NUS, where her doctoral research examined the genetic basis of personality in jumping spiders (Portia labiata) and its association with behavior. Her professional work centers on applying data science to questions in public health, ecology, and evolution, with a particular emphasis on understanding and forecasting the spread of vector-borne diseases.

Chang holds a concurrent position as a scientist at the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore, where she contributes to informatics and related initiatives. Her research has addressed topics including the relationships between nature experiences, social media use, and life satisfaction, as well as factors influencing human interactions with nature across different urban settings. She maintains an active academic profile through affiliations with NUS and contributions to studies in behavioral ecology and disease ecology.