PhD Candidate, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
🌱 Hsin-Yuan Tsai is a dedicated Ph.D. Candidate at the National Taiwan Ocean University and serves as a Board Member and Researcher at the Taiwan Green Infrastructure Association. His work centers on sustainable water resource management and urban stormwater control, integrating innovative solutions to enhance water resilience and sustainability.
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Education
🎓 Hsin-Yuan holds a Bachelor’s (2010) and Master’s (2013) degree in Harbor and River Engineering from National Taiwan Ocean University, with a thesis focusing on stormwater mitigation using rainwater harvesting systems. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, he has been enrolled since 2013.
Professional Experience
💼 With over a decade of experience, Hsin-Yuan has contributed to various research and consulting projects, serving as a Board Member of the Taiwan Green Infrastructure Association since 2021 and previously as an Associate Researcher at NTOU’s Rainwater Storage and Infiltration Technology Research Center.
Research Interests
🔬 His research focuses on water resource utilization, urban flood mitigation, and rainwater harvesting systems, exploring smart technologies for real-time monitoring and climate adaptation strategies to ensure sustainable urban water management.
Awards
🏆 Hsin-Yuan has led and participated in numerous prestigious research initiatives funded by Taiwanese government agencies and international organizations, earning recognition for advancing rainwater harvesting and flood mitigation technologies.
Publications Top Notes📚
Tsai, H.Y., et al., Water, 2024: Identifying layouts for retrofitted rainwater harvesting systems.
Tsai, H.Y., et al., Construction News Record, 2024: Smart applications in rainwater harvesting systems.
Tsai, H.Y., et al., Int. J. of Environmental Sciences, 2024: Passive release design in stormwater detention systems (Submitted).
Huang, E.H., et al., Journal of Architecture, 2018: Green roof irrigation via rainwater harvesting.
Liaw, C.H., et al., Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Application, 2015: Green roofs and building rating systems.
Conclusion
With his innovative research, impressive track record, and leadership in sustainable water resource management, Hsin-Yuan Tsai is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances science but also offers practical solutions for global environmental challenges, making him an exceptional candidate.