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Chih-Yung Chang is a researcher specializing in wireless sensor networks (WSNs), mobile robotics, and network deployment optimization. His work sits at the intersection of autonomous systems and network engineering, with a particular focus on solving real-world challenges such as obstacle avoidance, coverage gaps, and energy efficiency in sensor network deployments. Chang's most influential contribution, "An Obstacle-Free and Power-Efficient Deployment Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks" (2009), has garnered 78 citations and stands as a landmark work in the field. By introducing a robot-deployment algorithm that navigates unpredicted obstacles while achieving full coverage with a minimal number of sensor nodes — all without requiring location information — he addressed a critical practical limitation in sensor network design. His earlier work on decentralized hole-shape regulation (2007) tackled the persistent problem of coverage voids caused by node failure or environmental disruption, while his research on energy-efficient coverage recovery (2008) further refined repair mechanisms for degraded networks. More recently, his investigations into Wireless Sensor and Robot Networks (WSRNs) reflect his evolving interest in leveraging robot mobility to extend network longevity and improve data collection. Chang's body of work offers foundational insights for researchers designing resilient, autonomous sensor systems.