Building the infrastructures for the next millennium.

Faculty

Group A: Structural Engineering

Shuenn-Yih Chang, Professor and Head of Department

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2653

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: changsy@ntut.edu.tw

Website: www.ntut.edu.tw/~changsy

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. January 1995.

M.Eng., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA. May 1992.

M.S., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, June 1983.

B.S., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, June 1981.

Research Interest

  • Structure Testing (especially pseudodynamic testing)

  • Nonlinear dynamic analysis

  • Base isolation

  • Earthquake engineering

Yeou-Fong Li, Professor (on leave Aug.1- Jan. 31, 2008)

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2648

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: yfli@ntut.edu.tw

Website: www.ntut.edu.tw/~yfli

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from University of California at San Diego, 1993.

M.A. in Structure Engineering from National Taiwan University, 1989.

B.A. in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University, 1985.

Research Interest

  • Constitutive modeling of materials

  • Finite-deformation Plasticity: theory, experiment and computations

  • Bridge inspection, evaluation and retrofitting

  • The applications of Hilbert-Hwang Transform in structural system identification

  • The applications of carbon fiber reinforced plastics in retrofitting bridge columns

  • The analysis and design of fiber reinforced plastics bridge decks

  • The applications of FRP rebars in concrete structural members

  • The retrofitting and strengthening of historical timber buildings

  • The rapid strengthening of damaged RC structures

  • The analysis and design of functional bearing of bridges

Yu-Chi Sung, Associate Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2655

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: sungyc@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., National Taiwan University, Department of Civil Engineering (2003)

M.S., National Tsing Hua University, Department of Power Mechanical Engineering (1989)

Research Interest

  • Bridge Engineering

  • Performance-Based Design / Evaluation of Bridges and Buildings

  • Structural Health Monitoring and Diagnosis

  • Structural Optimum Design

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence on Structure Engineering

Chuan-Wei Wu, Associate Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2636

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: cwwu2@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University, USA. August 1985.

M.S., Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University, USA. May 1981.

B.S., Civil Engineering, National Cheng-Kung University. June 1975.

Research Interest

  • Damage inspection, seismic evaluation, repair, retrofit, and enstrengthen of structures

  • Development of high temperature resistant materials, Geopolymer

  • Hazardous degree of rock-fall and land slide of roadways

  • High temperature effects of jacked concrete members

  • Trouble shooting of construction sites

  • Structural stability

  • Chaos phenomenon

Shih-Hsun Yin, Assistant Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2658

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: shihhsun@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, USA, 2006

M.S., Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1997

B.S., Department of Civil Engineering, National Cheng-Kung University, 1995

Research Interest

  • Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

  • Structural Health Monitoring Technologies

  • Application of Smart Materials on Structural Health Monitoring and Vibration Control

  • Advanced High-sensitivity Sensor Technologies

  • Bridge Engineering

Group B: Geotechnical Engineering

Meen-Wah Gui, Associate Professor (on leave Aug.1- Jan. 31, 2008)

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2656

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: mwgui@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., Engineering, Cambridge University, UK. May 1996

BEng., Civil Engineering, University of Technology, Malaysia. December, 1989

Research Interest

  • Site characterization
  • Landslide engineering
  • Mechanical behavior of unsaturated soil
  • Numerical modeling of geotechnical problems
  • Seismic response of dams and underground structures

Kuo-Jen Chang, Assistant Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2675

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: epidote@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., Labo Dynamique de la Lithosphère, Université Montpellier II, France, 2005

M.S., Institute of Geology, National Taiwan University, 1998

B.S., Department of Geology, National Taiwan University, 1996

Research Interest

  • Slope Engineering

  • Distinct (Discrete) Element Method and Applications

  • Engineering Geology

  • Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR): Airborne Laser Altimetry

  • Morphotectoincs and Active Structure Analysis

  • Geographic Information Systems

Group C: Construction Management

Lee-Kuo Lin, Associate Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2646

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: lklin@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering- Construction Management and Transportation, University of Utah, U.S.A., December 1994

M.S. Construction Engineering- Construction Management, National Taiwan Institute of Technology, June 1989

B.S. Construction Engineering, National Taiwan Institute of Technology, June 1985

Research Interest

  • Construction Management

  • Expert System

  • Disaster Prevention

  • Construction Materials

  • Infrastructure System

Yu-Cheng Lin, Assistant Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2673

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: yclin@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., Construction Engineering and Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, 2004

M.S., Construction Engineering and Management, Polytechnic University, New York, USA, 1996

Diploma, Civil Engineering, National Taipei Institute of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, 1991

Research Interest

  • Construction Project Management

  • Engineering Information Management

  • Web-based Information Management

  • Construction E-Commerce and Mobile E-Commerce

  • Automation in Construction

  • Knowledge Engineering and Management

  • System Modeling and Petri Nets Application

  • Computer-Aided Engineering & Application

  • Supply Chain Management and Enterprise Resource Planning

  • E-Education and Learning in Construction

Group D: Eco-engineering, Disaster Mitigation, and Information Technology

Jen-Yang Lin, Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2647

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: jylin@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Dr.-Ing., Civil Engineering, Kassel University, Germany, 1994

M.Sc., Graduate Institute Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1987

B.S., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1983

Research Interest

  • Watershed Modeling and Management

  • Ecological Engineering

Kuan-Yung Chang, Associate Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2634

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: kychang@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D. in Construction Engineering, Nation Taiwan University of Technology, ROC, June 1995

M.S. in Construction Engineering, Nation Taiwan University of Technology, ROC, June 1987

B.S. in Construction Engineering, Nation Taiwan University of Technology, ROC, June 1985

Diploma of vocational school, Civil Engineering, Taipei Institute of Technology, ROC, June 1979

Research Interest

  • Engineering of Track and devices
  • Applications of Computer Software for Engineering
  • Special Topics on Fire Protection Management
  • Disaster Prevention Planning and Risk Management
  • Project Management
  • Construction Automation

Ban-Jwu Shih, Associate Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2663

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: bjshih@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994

M.S., Dept. of Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), 1982

B.S., Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1979

Research Interest

  • Lifeline Earthquake Engineering

  • Structure Engineering

  • Management of Disaster Reduction System

  • GIS Application

Walter W. Chen, Associate Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2628

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: waltchen@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Purdue University

M.S. in Computer and Information Science, Purdue University at Indianapolis

M.S. in Civil Engineering, Purdue University

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Taiwan University

Research Interest

  • Scenario Earthquake Damage Simulation of Water Pipeline Networks

  • Geovisualization of Disaster Potential of Hillside Areas

  • Geospatial Analysis and GIS applications

Group E: Water Resource Engineering and Hazard Mitigation

Yen-Chang Chen, Associate Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2639

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: yenchen@ntut.edu.tw

Education

PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1998

MS, National Taiwan University, Agricultural Engineering, 1991

BS, National Taiwan University, Agricultural Engineering, 1989

Research Interest

  • Stochastic hydrology and hydraulics

  • Stream and river channel dynamics

  • Discharge and sediment measurement

  • Laboratory experiments and field observations

Tzyy-Woei Chu, Assistant Professor

Tel:886-2-27712171 ext. 2630

Fax: 886-2- 27814518

E-mail: twchu@ntut.edu.tw

Education

Ph.D., Department of Biological Resources Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, USA, 2003

M.S., Graduate institute of Agricultural Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1990

B.S., Department of Agricultural Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1988

Research Interest

  • Nonpoint source pollution control

  • Hydrologic and water quality modeling

  • Watershed protection/restoration

  • Ecosystem modeling

  • The incorporation of uncertainty analysis in hydrologic and water quality models

  • Fate and transport of chemicals in hydrologic systems

  • The integration of GIS, computer models, expert system, and economic analysis to develop a spatial decision support system, with the ability to identify the hot pollution spots within any given watershed and prescribe proper Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control or alleviate the pollution

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