Raymond Chang was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Shanghai, China, and Hong Kong. He received his B.Sc. degree in chemistry from London University, England, and his Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale University. After doing postdoctoral research at Washington University and teaching for a year at Hunter College, he joined the chemistry department at Williams College, where he has taught since 1968. Professor Chang has written books on spectroscopy, physical chemistry, and industrial chemistry and has coauthored books on the Chinese language, a novel for juvenile readers, and children's picture books.
     For relaxation, Professor Chang maintains a forest garden, plays tennis, and practices the violin.