University of Southern California
Women in Chemical Engineering Dr. Jincai Chang |
Meet Dr. Jincai Chang!
An Interview with Dr. Chang:
Do you have pets?
Yes, I've had one cat for 14 years.
What is your favorite leisure time activity?
I like to walk in a local park because its not stressful and easy to do.
To you, why is chemical engineering important or worth studying?
ChemE covers the fundamentals of many industries: manufacturing, mining, processing, transporting, medicine, etc. The graduates of ChemE programs have a wide selection of career paths.
What classes do you teach?
Petroleum Engineering and Chemical Engineering classes, including: PTE 508 Numerical Reservoir Simulation, PTE 507 Economic Evaluation of Underground Reserves, PTE 500 Advanced Engineering Mathematics, CHE 444a/b/c labs, and CHE 447 Mass and Heat Transfer.
Do you have a research lab on campus?
No, I teach only.
What did your career path in ChemE look like before you became a USC professor?
I had worked as a petroleum consultant for 20+ years before joining USC in 2015. I traveled a lot to work with different clients overseas.
What aspect of chemical engineering are you most interested in or passionate about?
The modeling of oil and gas flow, heat transfer --- they are under the same math principles. It is fascinating to see the same math equations that govern different physical processes.
Do you have a favorite anecdote from your own college experience?
Not really, I spent all my time in partial differential equations and computer programming. I still write computer codes to simulate oil flowing underground.
Do you have a favorite part about teaching?
When some students complete the optional homework assignments.
What is an interesting part of the Viterbi experience that you think students should take advantage of?
The interactions between students and industries --- go to the seminars!
Yes, I've had one cat for 14 years.
What is your favorite leisure time activity?
I like to walk in a local park because its not stressful and easy to do.
To you, why is chemical engineering important or worth studying?
ChemE covers the fundamentals of many industries: manufacturing, mining, processing, transporting, medicine, etc. The graduates of ChemE programs have a wide selection of career paths.
What classes do you teach?
Petroleum Engineering and Chemical Engineering classes, including: PTE 508 Numerical Reservoir Simulation, PTE 507 Economic Evaluation of Underground Reserves, PTE 500 Advanced Engineering Mathematics, CHE 444a/b/c labs, and CHE 447 Mass and Heat Transfer.
Do you have a research lab on campus?
No, I teach only.
What did your career path in ChemE look like before you became a USC professor?
I had worked as a petroleum consultant for 20+ years before joining USC in 2015. I traveled a lot to work with different clients overseas.
What aspect of chemical engineering are you most interested in or passionate about?
The modeling of oil and gas flow, heat transfer --- they are under the same math principles. It is fascinating to see the same math equations that govern different physical processes.
Do you have a favorite anecdote from your own college experience?
Not really, I spent all my time in partial differential equations and computer programming. I still write computer codes to simulate oil flowing underground.
Do you have a favorite part about teaching?
When some students complete the optional homework assignments.
What is an interesting part of the Viterbi experience that you think students should take advantage of?
The interactions between students and industries --- go to the seminars!