Q and A with Chen Fu Chiang

Chen-Fu Chiang joined SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica in Fall 2015 as Assistant Professor for Computer Science.

Where did you grow up?

I was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan

Have you always had an interest in computer science or was it something that developed over time? What fuels your ongoing interest?

I came to have an interest in computer science as it developed over time. What fuels my ongoing interest is the ongoing technology that feeds my curiosity.

How does your past experience influence you in the classroom?

I learned to listen and will always try to offer the best suggestions I can give

What made you want to teach?

I enjoy teaching. Interacting with the students and seeing them grow give me the satisfaction. I would like to have the opportunity to help the next generation to explore their potential and provide them the information they need when it comes to making decisions for their future.

Where did you attend college and what was your own college experience like?

I attended national Taiwan University and University of Central Florida for my undergraduate degrees. They are both schools with high number of enrollments. Most of the time, students had to be on their own a lot.

How would you describe your field of expertise?

It is an interdisciplinary field (quantum computing)  that combines physics, mathematics and computer science.

What are some of the ways that your knowledge/experience that is bestowed among your students is used to benefit the general public?

Always respect and appreciate the difference. Always be curious to explore the alternative solution

What brought you to SUNY Poly?

SUNY Poly is a new school that has lots of potentials. I really enjoy the four seasons and the mountains.

What do you hope your students get from your classes?

I hope they get prepared for their career, are able to work in a team and come to learn the possible future computation machinery.

What do you hope to achieve in your time here, whether it be in the realm of teaching or research?

I hope to help my students to be successful, whether it be landing a good job or making a career decision that meets their best interest.

I also hope that they become architects for building the structures (or the implementation) of quantum algorithms for existing quantum computation devices.

What do you like to do outside of the classroom? Hobbies, interests, etc?

I enjoy walking my dogs, riding my bicycles, observing interesting things (notably people), nature and traveling. I also enjoy watching sci-fi movies.