Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at the National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on indoor environmental quality, behavioral analysis in built environments, and environmental perception behaviors. Dr. Chen has published extensively in Q1 SCI journals and has been recognized with multiple academic awards, including the 2018 Outstanding Project Award by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. He also integrates innovative teaching methods, such as game-based learning, into architectural education. 🌍📚
Educational Background
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen has a distinguished academic background in architecture. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Architecture from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), where he also completed his B.S. in Architecture at National Quemoy University. His comprehensive education has equipped him with a deep understanding of both the technical and design aspects of architecture, contributing to his research in indoor environmental quality, behavioral analysis, and sustainable design. This solid academic foundation has supported his continuous contribution to the field of architecture. 🌍📐
Academic Awards and Recognition
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen has received numerous accolades for his contributions to architecture and education. In 2014, he was honored with the International ICT Innovative Services Contest Excellent Work award. He served as a Co-Principal Investigator for the Teaching Practice Research Project (2018-2021), earning the Outstanding Project Award in 2018 from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. In 2019, he received the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Teaching Award for his innovative teaching methods. His research achievements were also featured in the Elsevier Science Direct Newsletter in 2022, and he was inducted into the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society. 🌟📚
Teaching Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen has extensive teaching experience in both academic and practical settings. He served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology from 2019 to 2024. He co-led multiple Ministry of Education research projects, including studies on game-based teaching, hybrid cooperative learning, and innovative teaching methods. Additionally, Dr. Chen has taught Design Thinking and Practice at the university level. His teaching roles also include instructing Visual Art at Taichung Municipal Chung-Ping Junior High School and courses on Contemporary Design and Interior Design at Song Shan Community College. 🖌️🏛️
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen’s research primarily focuses on indoor environmental quality and its effects on human behavior, particularly in learning environments. His work integrates physiological and psychological measurements to study how indoor factors such as lighting, temperature, and air quality impact learning efficiency and well-being. Additionally, Dr. Chen has explored sustainable design through projects like greywater reuse systems for residential buildings, blending architecture with environmental sustainability. His research combines behavioral analysis, environmental perception, and quantitative methods to improve built environments for better human outcomes. 🌱📊
Publication Top Notes
- “The influence of indoor environmental factors on learning: An experiment combining physiological and psychological measurements” – Building and Environment (2022) | DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109299 📊
- “Greywater Reuse System Design and Economic Analysis for Residential Buildings in Taiwan” – Water (2016) | DOI: 10.3390/w8110546 🌱