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  Dr. Hua-Chi Cheng

  Consulting Director, Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI), Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Chinese Taipei

  Dr. Hua-Chi Cheng

  Consulting Director, Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI), Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Chinese Taipei

  Dr. Hua-Chi Cheng is currently a Consulting Director of the Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center (ISTI) in Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). She is major in materials science and their applications in electronic components. In addition, she is also good at chemical composition analysis. Before joining ITRI, she worked in the electronics industry for a long time and has experience in process and product R&D in the manufacturing industries of power electronics, sensor components, displays, and energy storage products. She has a number of technical patents related to the above-mentioned fields and has many publications in international journals. After joining ITRI, she has been engaged in the observation of for advanced technologies scouting, including net-zero carbon emission solutions, smart sensing and hydrogen industrial applications. She is good in analyzing technology strategies, industrial development trends, market overviews and supply chain analysis.

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  Dr. Charles C.-K. Chou

  Deputy Director & Research Fellow, Research Center for Environmental Changes Academia Sinica

  Dr. Charles C.-K. Chou

  Deputy Director & Research Fellow, Research Center for Environmental Changes Academia Sinica

  Dr. Charles Chou is a full research fellow and also the Deputy Director of the Research Center of Environmental Changes (RCEC), Academia Sinica. Dr. Chou received his PhD degree at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Central University in 1996. With the background in environmental sciences and engineering, he has been dedicated to research on the production and transport of air pollutants on urban to regional scales, physicochemical properties of anthropogenic aerosols, health impacts of air pollutants, as well as source apportionment of particulate matters. Since 2001, Dr. Chou has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers in SCI-indexed journals. Given the achievement, Dr. Chou was elected to be a fellow of the Meteorological Society of the Republic of China in 2024.

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  Mr. Chih-Jen Chen

  Deputy Division Director, Smart Sensing & Systems Technology Center, (ITRI)

  Mr. Chih-Jen Chen

  Deputy Division Director, Smart Sensing & Systems Technology Center, (ITRI)

  Chih-Jen Chen is currently the Deputy Director of the Smart Sensing and Systems Technology Center at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Since 2005, he has been responsible for innovative technology development, research strategy planning, and team management, focusing on sensor technology, circuit design, firmware algorithms, and system integration.
  He has led multiple key projects, including the development of air and water quality IoT sensors from 2017 to 2024, successfully driving technology transfer and commercialization. These innovations have been applied in smart city governance, industrial self-management, and smart agriculture, bringing groundbreaking advancements to the field of smart sensing and IoT applications.

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  Dr. Chuan-Yao Lin

  CEO & Research Fellow, Air Quality Research Center

  Dr. Chuan-Yao Lin

  CEO & Research Fellow, Air Quality Research Center

  Dr. Chuan-Yao Lin is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Air Quality Research Center and Research Fellow at the Research Center for Environmental Changes (RCEC) Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Dr. Lin is also an adjunct Professor in the Taiwan International Graduate Program Earth System Sciences (TIGP-ESS) of Academia Sinica, where he engages in teaching and mentoring students in atmospheric science research topics. Dr. Lin served as the Secretary General of the Meteorological Society of the Republic of China from 2015 to 2017. He received the Ph.D. degree in Atmospheric Science from the National Central University, Taiwan in 1996. His research interests include regional climate change, urban air pollution, and the urban heat island effect. He particularly focuses on the impact of atmospheric physical and chemical processes on the environment, as well as how regional climate change influences these processes. Additionally, he studies the interactions between aerosols, cloud microphysics, precipitation processes, and their feedback mechanisms.

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  Dr. Shahrul Nadzir

  Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, National University of Malaysia

  Dr. Shahrul Nadzir

  Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, National University of Malaysia

  Associate Prof. Dr. Shahrul Nadzir is a Senior Lecturer at The National University of Malaysia in Atmospheric Chemistry, Air Pollution and Sensors.
  I graduated from National University of Malaysia with a Bsc in Environmental Chemistry and continued my Msc at Brandenburg Technical University of Cottbus, Germany for Process Engineering & Plant Design. Afterward, I did my PhD in Atmospheric Science at The University Malaya, Malaysia. While in my PhD period, I distinguished myself as an atmospheric scientist due to my achievement in scientific research activities involving University of Cambridge (UK), University of East Anglia (UK), University of York (UK), and University of Heidelberg (Germany). My team and I also collaborated with more than 30 universities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. After finished my PhD, I had joined The National University of Malaysia (UKM) as a senior lecturer at Department of Earth Sciences & Environment and appointed as the Head of Centre for Tropical System & Climate Change (IKLIM) at The Institute of Climate Change UKM from 2014 to 2018. I have garnered many research grant including various innovation and research grants. I have published more than 70 publications including refereed journals, chapters in books and proceedings. Currently, I am working with my team on Low-cost environmental sensor (LAQS) based on Internet of Things (IoT) platform, known as AiRSYNSC. The AiRSYNSC can conduct real-time continuous air and water quality level at various locations. In 2023, I was selected as the recipient for ‘Fulbright Exchange Scholar’ among 5 recipients in Malaysia. The location of attachment is at the University of Utah (UU) under the supervision of Assoc. Prof Dr Kerry Kelly from The Department of Chemical Engineering, UU.

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  Ms. Vivian Ma

  Vice President, ProBAI Solution Ltd, Chinese Taipei

  Ms. Vivian Ma

  Vice President, ProBAI Solution Ltd, Chinese Taipei

  With over a decade of experience in technology, I specialize in IoT, data analytics, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on environmental monitoring and sustainability. Having been stationed overseas for several years, I have successfully driven international market expansion and implemented innovative solutions. My expertise includes integrating IoT to provide data-driven insights for sustainable development. Committed to advancing smart environmental technologies.

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  Mr. Chia-Kai Liu

  CEO, DSP Think Tank Drive

  Mr. Chia-Kai Liu

  CEO, DSP Think Tank Drive

  Chia-Kai Liu leverages data insights to create strategic advantages for enterprises. He also advises government agencies on AI, open data, and data governance, helping them navigate these complex areas while fostering cross-sector collaboration and driving social innovation. Committed to sustainable development, he empowers organizations with evidence-based strategies to create lasting impact.

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  Mr. Jhih-Yuan Yu

  Section Chief, Department of Monitoring and Information, Ministry of Environment

  Mr. Jhih-Yuan Yu

  Section Chief, Department of Monitoring and Information, Ministry of Environment

  Holding a Master’s degree in Environmental Safety and a Ph.D. in Engineering from National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, I have long been dedicated to air quality and pollution management. Currently serving as the Division Chief at the Environmental Monitoring and Information Division of the Ministry of Environment, I spearhead the advancement of air quality forecasting, the Internet of Things (IoT), and international collaborations. Through various roles, I have driven the development of air quality monitoring and IoT systems, leading multiple international cooperation projects. Honored with several accolades, including the 2024 Smart 20 Awards, I apply my technical expertise to effectively address real-world environmental challenges.

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  Mr. Hung-Yi Chen

  Director General, Environmental Protection Bureau, Taichung City Government

  Mr. Hung-Yi Chen

  Director General, Environmental Protection Bureau, Taichung City Government

  Hung-Yi Chen is the Director-General of the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Taichung City Government. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from National Chiao Tung University. With extensive experience in environmental governance, Mr. Chen has served as Deputy Director-General of the Taichung Environmental Protection Bureau, Vice Executive Secretary of the EPA Resource Recovery Fund Management Committee, and Director-General of the Changhua County Environmental Protection Bureau. He has also held roles at the EPA's Environmental Inspection Corps and the Taiwan Provincial Government's Environmental Protection Department. Committed to resource recycling, environmental protection, and sustainability, he now focuses on leveraging AI and IoT to enhance smart, eco-friendly urban development.

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  Dr. Akie Yuba

  Senior Researcher, Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP), Japan

  Dr. Akie Yuba

  Senior Researcher, Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP), Japan

  She is a Senior Researcher in Atmospheric Research Department, Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP) which is the Network Center for Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET). Before joining ACAP in 2015, she worked in Tohoku University and Nagoya University as a postdoctoral researcher after obtaining Ph.D in Engineering in 2012.
  She is working for air quality, wet and dry deposition monitoring and analysis in Japan and EANET, including the management of QA/QC and technical support. One of the latest projects she involved in is the Hybrid Air Quality Monitoring Network (HAQMN) project under EANET and ADB TA 9608 which was the technical studies of the integrated use of low-cost sensors (LCSs) and conventional monitoring systems in order to expand the air quality monitoring network. She worked to manage the installation of LCSs and analyze the air quality in Hanoi and Hoa Binh, Vietnam and Yangon, Myanmar.
  She is also working for the capacity building for technical training, which provide the practical training and lectures to learn the air quality monitoring, analyses, and management of QA/QC.

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  Dr. Dwi Atmoko

  Air Quality Head Senior Analyst, Agency for Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG)

  Dr. Dwi Atmoko

  Air Quality Head Senior Analyst, Agency for Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG)

  My name is Dwi Atmoko. I had studied Earth and Environment for my master degree at Wageningen University, the Netherlands. I recently graduated from National Central University of Taiwan majoring Environmental Science and Technology. I have been working with the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), especially in air pollution and greenhouse gases monitoring, for nearly 9 years now. My major task is ensuring information on air pollutant concentrations from our air quality monitoring network publicly accessible through our information platforms (website, Android and iOS apps, social media, etc.). The information has to be valid therefore the air pollution
  monitors have to be well maintained and calibrated. Along with other colleagues, I complement the air quality information from air quality model and spaceborne sensors. Also, we measure greenhouse gases in urban and rural backgrounds which are part of global
  greenhouse gases monitoring network.

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  Prof. Huynh Trung Hai

  Professor, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam

  Prof. Huynh Trung Hai

  Professor, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam

  Huynh Trung Hai was born in 1965. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1990 from the University of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russian Federation. He continued his studies at the same University and obtained his Ph.D. in 1994. Since 1994, he has been a lecturer at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST). Over the years, he has achieved significant academic milestones, receiving the title of Associate Professor in 2006 and Full Professor in 2016.
  
  A leading expert in waste recycling, circular economy, and environmental monitoring, he currently serves as the Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at HUST. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the National Science and Technology Program KC06/21-30 “Research and application of technology to develop the environmental industry in Vietnam”.
  
  Professor Hai is also an active contributor to the scientific community. He is a member of the editorial board of several national scientific journals and has led numerous research projects at various levels. He has authored and co-authored over 100 scientific publications in both domestic and international journals. His contributions to academic publishing include serving as the editor-in-chief and co-author of two textbooks and three reference books. He has also successfully supervised numerous master's and doctoral students, playing a key role in mentoring and developing future researchers in his field.

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  Prof. Ying-I Tsai

  Professor, Chia Nan University and Honorary Chairman of the Taiwan Association for Aerosol Research (TAAR)

  Prof. Ying-I Tsai

  Professor, Chia Nan University and Honorary Chairman of the Taiwan Association for Aerosol Research (TAAR)

  Professor Ying-I Tsai has dedicated over 28 years to teaching and research in the fields of environmental engineering and aerosol science. He has held various academic and administrative positions, including Director of the Environmental Safety and Health Center, Chair of the Department of Environmental Resource Management, and Director of the Indoor Air Quality Research and Service Center at Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science. Additionally, he serves as an editor or editorial board member for internationally renowned journals such as Aerosol and Air Quality Research, Atmospheric Pollution Research, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, and Environmental Science: Atmospheres. He has also been a visiting professor at Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
  His research primarily focuses on atmospheric deposition and the chemical characteristics of aerosols, ranging from nanometer to micrometer scales, as well as spatial monitoring using miniature sensors. His work includes investigations into aerosol number concentration distribution, anhydrosugars, carboxylates, biomass burning markers, allergenic species, persistent free radicals in aerosols, river sand dust, and spatial micro-sensing of atmospheric aerosols. His findings have significantly contributed to the understanding of pollution sources, air quality control technologies for diesel emissions, PM emission factors, and estimation methods. Additionally, he has established emission factors for PM2.5 and gaseous pollutants from night market cooking processes, yielding substantial practical outcomes.
  Professor Tsai possesses the capability to analyze airborne fluorine concentrations as low as sub-1 ng/m³, providing crucial assessments for identifying and mitigating fluorine-emitting industries. Furthermore, he has engaged in international academic collaborations with institutions in India, Thailand, and Russia to study regional atmospheric pollution characteristics and long-range pollutant transport, achieving groundbreaking results.
  To date, he has published nearly 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, with over 3,450 citations, including 1,290 citations in the past five years. His h-index stands at 36, with an i10-index of 58, placing him at the forefront of global research on atmospheric carboxylates and anhydrosugars.
  
  Areas of Expertise
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Aerosol Science
  • Air Quality Management
  • Air Pollution Control Technologies
  • Miniature Sensor-Based Air Monitoring

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  Ms. Yi-Jia Chung

  Director, Department of Educational Training & ESG/ International Affairs, Green Ideas Synergy Inc, Chinese Taipei

  Ms. Yi-Jia Chung

  Director, Department of Educational Training & ESG/ International Affairs, Green Ideas Synergy Inc, Chinese Taipei

  Yi-Jia Chung, graduated from the Institute of Communication in National Chiao Tung University, Currently serves as the director of the International Affairs Department and Educational Training & ESG Department in Green Ideas Synergy Inc. Yi-Jia has served as a researcher at the Big Data Research Center of Asia University, the Chief News Editor of "University News" of Department of Communication and Technology in National Chiao Tung University, the Editor of Research Articles of Cultural and Creative Research of the Advertising Department in Chinese Cultural University, the English lecturer at Taiwan TACT Education CO., LTD. Yi-Jia has obtained R20 Sustainability Management Manager, ISO 14064-1:2018 & ISO 14064-2:2018 Lead Verifier Training Course, and other certificates. Yi-Jia has also assisted Taichung City and Hsinchu City in the Projects of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Development and Evaluation Project of Low-Carbon City and Promotion of Urban Food Forest, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), International conferences, competitions, and other related international affairs liaison work.

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  Prof. John Richard Hizon

  Professor, University of the Philippines

  Prof. John Richard Hizon

  Professor, University of the Philippines

  Dr. John Richard E. Hizon has been a faculty member of the UP EEEI for over two decades. He served as Director of the Institute and is currently affiliated with the UP Microelectronics and Microprocessors Laboratory (MicroLab) where they develop wireless sensor nodes for emerging IoT applications by applying digital and analog codesign techniques and taking advantage of More-than-Moore technologies. He leads a multi-disciplinary team that is currently developing an online platform (upcare.ph) to use locally developed IoT air quality sensor nodes in redefining air quality monitoring in the country through the DOST funded UP Center for Air Research in Urban Environments (UP CARE). This network consists of outdoor, indoor and mobile sensors to monitor air quality in urban areas. He has also been involved with UP SIBOL in strengthening research collaborations between UP Manila and UP Diliman for biomedical device research and applications. He is also part of the UP SITAW research program where he co-developed ECHO ON SIGHT, a peripheral device to a portable ultrasound system for telehealth applications. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of the Philippines – Diliman and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Imperial College London in the United Kingdom.

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  Mr. Narongrat Srimee

  IoT Manage, Synergy Technology Co., Ltd. (Synergy Group), Thailand

  Mr. Narongrat Srimee

  IoT Manage, Synergy Technology Co., Ltd. (Synergy Group), Thailand

  Computer engineer experienced for 15 years in Embedded System and the Internet of Things. Interesting in Data-driven and AI-driven technology. Believe that technological advancements can help make life more convenient for humans while preserving the environment in a sustainable way.

 

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