About Me
Passionate about creating innovative solutions through cutting-edge technology and research.
Hello! I'm Yu-Wei Chang
I'm a passionate graduate student at UCLA pursuing research in human-centered AI systems. My work focuses on creating technology that enhances human capabilities, from robotic assistance for wheelchair users to intelligent business process optimization. I believe in the power of technology to solve real-world problems and make a positive impact on people's lives.
Projects Completed
Years Experience
Technologies Used
"I know I'm asking a lot, but the price of freedom is high, it always has been, and it's a price I'm willing to pay. And if I'm the only one, then so be it. But I'm willing to bet I'm not."
Professional Experience
A journey through diverse roles and challenging projects that have shaped my expertise in software development and research.
Direct CPA Firm
Built client-facing portal for company registration and business modifications using modern web frameworks, and developed internal audit tools for CPA staff.
Marker X Biomedical Company
Developed a comprehensive internal management system to manage clients, patient sample data, experiment data, and mass spectrometry analyses, streamlining the lab's workflows.
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Developed AI-powered solutions including an online workshop platform, Web3.0 blockchain analytics backend, and elderly-care AI robot memory system.
Educational Journey
My academic foundation and continuous learning path that shaped my expertise in technology and research.
Master's Student
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical and Computer Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
Teaching Experience
Academic Reader
Student Mentoring
Academic Background
Formal education and key milestones
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Design data‑driven approaches for scalable and personalized mobility technologies through human‑centered AI. Advised by Professor Yang Zhang.
Academic Achievements
Electrical Engineering
Strong foundation in electrical engineering with focus on digital systems and programming. Advised by Professor Ren‑Shuo Liu.
Academic Achievements
Learning Philosophy
"Education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but about developing the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and adapt to an ever-changing technological landscape."
Research & Projects
Exploring the intersection of research and development through innovative projects and cutting-edge solutions.
Featured Projects
A comprehensive research project integrating motion tracking, user modeling, and VR simulation to develop adaptive robotic arm assistance for wheelchair users. The system captures precise object and arm positions using Vicon motion tracking, analyzes user preferences through annotated video data processed by LLMs, and simulates robotic arm reachability in a Unity-based VR environment.
Multi-platform 8051 programmer using C and frontend application, boosting programming process efficiency by 80%
Modern portfolio built with Next.js 15, Framer Motion, and Tailwind CSS
Developed an online platform with DALL-E 3 and ChatGPT, automating tedious tasks in traditional workshops
A robust backend database API written in Golang with 300x speed improvement compared to Python solution
A chat robot designed for lonely seniors with memory system using embeddings and vector database
Other Projects
A clone of the trending game 'Hotline Miami' made with C++ using the Allegro library
A mimic version of real-life balance board game using an 8052 microprocessor
A Flappy Bird clone made with FPGA using Verilog connecting to a VGA screen and speaker
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you. Let's create something amazing together.
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in new opportunities, collaborations, and interesting projects. Feel free to reach out!
eesoymilk@gmail.com
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Phone
+1 (310) 280-6463