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Yung-Pin Tsai, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor in Department of Civil Engineering
Dean of the College of Science & Technology
Tel：+886-49-2910960 Ext. 4959
Fax：+886-49-2918679
E-mail：yptsai@ncnu.edu.tw
Reseaerch Fields
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Environmental Engineering
Water Quality Analysis
Special Topics for Environmental Engineering
Environmental Biostatistics
Biological Treatment for Environmental EngineeringPhysical and Chemical Treatment for Environmental Engineering
A. Journal Papers (Impact Factor & Times of Cited No. based on 2014 version of JCR)
1. Tsai Y.P.*, Chou C.C., Lin J.W., Lu M.S., Chen J.K. (2013). Metal ions toxicities to nitrification and denitrification of a sequential batch reactor. Journal of Environmental Protection. 4, 10-15 (NSC 99-2918-I-260-001-; NSC 100-2221-E-260 -002 -MY3) Google Scholar: 0
2. Tsai Y.P., Doong R.A., Yang J.C., Chuang P.C, Chou C.C., Lin J.W. (2013). Removal of humic acids in water by carbon nanotubes. Advanced Materials Research. 747, 221-224. (EI) Google Scholar: 1
3. Tsai Y.P.*, Tzeng H.F., Lin J.W., Lu M.S., Lin J.Y. (2013) Verification of enzymes deterioration due to Cu(II) presence in an enhanced biological phosphorus removal system. Chemosphere. 91, 602-607. (SCI IF=3.340) (NSC 99-2918-I-260-001-; NSC 100-2221-E-260 -002 -MY3) ISI Times Cited: 4 Google Scholar: 6 Subject Categories: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (39/221)
4. Tsai Y.P.*, Chen H.T. (2011) Influence of sludge retention time on tolerance of copper toxicity for polyphosphate accumulating organisms linked to polyhydroxyalkanoates metabolism and phosphate removal. Bioresource Technology. 102(23), 11043–11047 (SCI IF=4.494) (NSC 99-2918-I-260-001- and NSC 100-2221-E-260 -002 -MY3) ISI Times Cited: 5 Google Scholar: 7 Subject Categories: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (1/12)
5. You S.J., Tsai Y.P.*, Cho B.C., Chou Y.H. (2011) Metabolic influence of lead on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production and phosphate uptake in activated sludge fed with glucose or acetic acid as carbon source. Bioresource Technology. 102(17), 8165–8170 (SCI IF=4.494) (NSC 99-2918-I-260-001-) ISI Times Cited:4 Google Scholar: 9 Subject Categories: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (1/12)
6. Tsai Y.P.*, Doong R.A., Yang J.C., Wu Y.J. (2011) Photo-reduction and adsorption in aqueous Cr(VI) by titanium dioxide, carbon nanotubes and their composite. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 86(7), 949-956. (NSC 99-2221-E-260-005-MY3 and NSC 99-2918-I-260-001-)(SCI IF=2.349) ISI Times Cited: 10 Google Scholar: 14 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL (39/134)
7. Yang J.C., Yen C.H., Wang W.J., Horng J.J., Tsai Y.P.* (2010). Assessment of adequate sodium hypochlorite concentration for pre-oxidization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 85(5), 699-707. (NSC 97-2221-E-260-006-) (SCI IF=2.349) ISI Times Cited: 10 Google Scholar: 11 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL (39/134)
8. Pai T.Y., Wan T.J., Tsai Y.P., Tzeng C.J., Chu H.H., Tsai Y.S. and Lin C.Y. (2010). Effect of sludge retention time on biomass and kinetic parameter of two nitrifying species in anaerobic/oxic process. CLEAN, 38(2), 167-172. (SCI IF=1.945) ISI Times Cited: 8 Google Scholar: 19 Subject Categories: WATER RESOURCES (23/83)
9. You S.J., Tsai Y.P.* and Huang R.Y. (2009). Effects of heavy metals on the specific ammonia uptake rate and nitrate uptake rate in the activated sludge. Environmental Engineering Science, 26(7), 1207-1215. (NSC95-2221-E-260-027) (SCI IF=0.991) ISI Times Cited: 11 Google Scholar: 13 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL (35/47)
10. Pai T.Y., Chang H.Y., Wan T.J., Chuang S.H and Tsai Y.P. (2009). Using an extended activated sludge model to simulate nitrite and nitrate variations in TNCU2 process. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 33(11), 4259-4268. (NSC92-2211-E-324-006 and NSC97-2221-E-324-048) (SCI IF=2.251) ISI Times Cited: 10 Google Scholar: 18 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY (11/83)
11. Pai T.Y., Wan T.J., Hsu S.T., Chang T.C, Tsai Y.P., Lin C.Y., Su H.C. and Yu L.F. (2009). Using fuzzy inference system to improve neural network for predicting hospital wastewater treatment plant effluent. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 33(7), 1272-1278. (NSC95-2221-E-324-018) (SCI IF=2.784) ISI Times Cited: 22 Google Scholar: 55 Subject Categories: COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS (15/102)
12. You S.J., Tsai Y.P.* and Huang R.Y. (2009). Effect of heavy metals on nitrification performance in different activated sludge processes. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 165, 987-994. (SCI IF=4.529) ISI Times Cited: 39 Google Scholar: 62 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, CIVIL (2/124)
13. Pai T.Y., Chuang S.H., Wan T.J., Lo H.M., Tsai Y,P., Su H.C., Yu L.F., Hu H.C. and Sung P.J.(2008). Comparisons of grey and neural network prediction of industrial park wastewater effluent using influent quality and online monitoring parameters. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 146(1-3), 51-66. (SCI IF=1.679)(NSC94-2211-E-324-007) ISI Times Cited: 9 Google Scholar: 28 Subject Categories: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (110/221)
14. Tsai Y.P.*, Pai T.Y. and Yang Q.Z. (2008). Interaction of colloidal Fe/Mn oxides concentration and shear stress on biofilm formation. Environmental Engineering Science, 25(6), 929-939. (NSC 94-2211-E-260-004-) (SCI IF=0.991) ISI Times Cited: 1 Google Scholar: 1 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL (35/47)
15. Pai T.Y., Tsai Y.P., Lo H.M., Tsai C.H. and Lin C.Y. (2007). Grey and neural network prediction of suspended solids and chemical oxygen demand in hospital wastewater treatment plant effluent. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 31(10), 1272-1281. (NSC94-2211-E-324-007) (SCI IF=2.784) ISI Times Cited:43 Google Scholar: 87 Subject Categories: COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS (15/102)
16. Tsai Y.P.* (2006). Interaction of chlorine concentration and shear stress on chlorine consumption, biofilm growth rate and particle number. Bioresource Technology. 97(15), 1912-1919. (SCI IF=4.494) (NSC 92-2211-E-260-002-) ISI Times Cited: 1 Google Scholar: 6 Subject Categories: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (1/12)
17. Tsai Y.P.*, You S.J., Pai T.Y. and Chen K.W. (2006). Effect of Cd(II) on different bacteria species present in a single sludge activated sludge process for carbon and nutrient removal. Journal of Environmental Engineering-ASCE 132(2), 173-180. (SCI IF=1.267) ISI Times Cited: 16 Google Scholar: 25 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, CIVIL (47/124)
18. Tsai Y.P.* (2005). Impact of flow velocity on dynamic behaviors of biofilm bacteria. Biofouling 21(5-6), 267-277. (SCI IF=3.415) (NSC 91-2211-E-260-006-) ISI Times Cited: 24 Google Scholar: 40 Subject Categories: MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY (6/102)
19. Tsai Y.P.* (2005). Simulation of biofilm formation at different assimilable organic carbon concentration under lower flow velocity condition. Journal of basic microbiology 45(6), 475-485. (SCI IF=1.823) (NSC 91-2211-E-260-006-) ISI Times Cited: 5 Google Scholar: 8 Subject Categories: MICROBIOLOGY (84/119)
20. Tsai Y.P.* and Wu W.M. (2005). Estimating biomass of heterotrophic and autotrophic bacteria by OUR batch tests. Environmental Technology. 26(6), 601-613. (SCI IF=1.560) ISI Times Cited: 3 Google Scholar: 5 Subject Categories: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (119/221)
21. Tsai Y.P.*, You S.J., Pai T.Y. and Chen K.W. (2005). Effect of cadmium on composition and diversity of bacterial communities in activated sludges. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 55(4), 285-291. (SCI IF=2.131) ISI Times Cited: 25 Google Scholar: 33 Subject Categories: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (91/221)
22. Tsai Y.P.*, Pai T.Y. and Qiu J.M. (2004). The impacts of the AOC concentration on biofilm formation under higher shear force condition. J. Biotechnol. 111, 155-167. (SCI IF=2.871) (NSC 91-2211-E-260-006-) ISI Times Cited: 15 Google Scholar: 33 Subject Categories: BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (51/162)
23. Pai T.Y., Tsai Y.P., Chou Y.J., Chang H.Y., Leu H.G. and Ouyang C.F. (2004). Microbial kinetic analysis of three different types of EBNR process. Chemosphere 55, 109-118. (SCI IF=3.340) (NSC 90-2735-E-324-001) ISI Times Cited: 30 Google Scholar: 52 Subject Categories: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (39/221)
24. Pai T.Y., Chuang S.H., Tsai Y.P. and Ouyang C.F. (2004). Modelling a combined A2O and RBC process under DO variation by using an AS-biofilm hybrid model. Journal of Environmental Engineering-ASCE 130, 1433-1441. (NSC90-2735-E-324-001) (SCI IF=1.267) ISI Times Cited: 19 Google Scholar: 18 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, CIVIL (47/124)
25. Pai T.Y., Chuang S.H., Tsai Y.P. and Leu H.G. (2004). Development of two-stage nitrification/denitrification model (Taiwan Extension Activated Sludge Model No.1) for BNR process. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering, 14(1), 51-60. (NSC92-2211-E-324-006) Google Scholar:12
26. Tsai Y.P.*, Pai T.Y., Hsin J.Y. and Wan T.J. (2003). Biofilm bacteria inactivation by citric acid and resuspension evaluations for drinking water production systems. Water Science and Technology 48(11-12), 463-472. (SCI IF=1.106) (NSC 90-2211-E-260-002-) ISI Times Cited: 0 Google Scholar: 2 Subject Categories: ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL (34/47)
27. Y.P. Tsai*, M.Y. Wu, C.F. Ouyang, and W.L. Chiang (1996) Real time control of dynamic activated sludge process. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, 8(2), 263-271. (NSC81-0421-E-008-15-Z) (獲土木水利學會最佳論文獎)
28. Tsai Y.P.*, Ouyang C.F., Wu M.Y. and Chiang W.L. (1996) Effluent suspended solid control of activated sludge process by fuzzy control approach. Water Environ. Res., 68(6), 1045-1053. (SCI IF=0.865) (NSC81-0421-E -008-15-Z) ISI Times Cited: 14 Google Scholar: 35 Subject Categories: WATER RESOURCES (60/83)
29. Tsai Y.P.*, Ouyang C.F., Chiang W.L. and Wu M.Y. (1994) Construction of an on-line fuzzy controller for the dynamic activated sludge process. Water Res., 28(4), 913-921. (SCI IF=5.528) ISI Times Cited: 21 Google Scholar: 35 Subject Categories: WATER RESOURCES (1/83)
30. Tsai Y.P.*, Ouyang C.F., Wu M.Y. and Chiang W.L. (1993) Fuzzy control of a dynamic activated sludge process for the forecast and control effluent suspended solid concentration. Water Sci. Technol., 28(11-12), 355-367. (SCI IF=1.106) (NSC81-0421-E-008-) ISI Times Cited: 3 Google Scholar: 17 Subject Categories: WATER RESOURCES (34/47)
B. International Conference papers
1. Y. P. Tsai*, J. C. Yang, P. C. Chuang, C. C. Chou and J. W. Lin (2015). Using Titanium Dioxide/Carbon Nanotubes to Remove Humic Acids in Water. Advanced Materials World Congress 2015, Stockholm, Sweden, 23-26 August, 2015
2. M. S. Lu1, Y. P. Tsai*, L. L. Lai (2015). Extracting polyhydroxyalkanoates by sodium hypochlorite method from waste sludges. International Conference on Solid Waste (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong, China, 19-23 May, 2015.
3. Lu, M.S., Shu, H., Tsai, Y.P.*, (2014). Extracting Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Sodium Hypochlorite/Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate from Waste Sludges of Fermentation Industry Wastewater Treatment Plants. 2014 Asian Conference on Civil, Material and Environmental Sciences, July 22-26, Sapporo, Japan.
4. Shu, H., Lu, M.S., Tsai, Y.P.*, (2014). Impacts of nano-CuO particles shock loading on biological phosphorus removal. 2014 Asian Conference on Civil, Material and Environmental Sciences, July 22-26, Sapporo, Japan.
5. Tsai, Y.P.*, Doong, R.A., Yang, J.C., Chuang, P.C, Chou, C.C., Lin, J.W. (2013). Removal of humic acids in water by carbon nanotubes. The 4th International Conference on Multi-Functional Materials and Structures (MFMS 2013), July 14-17, Bangkok, Thailand.
6. Tsai, Y.P.*, Doong, R.A., Yang, J.C., Chuang, P.C, Chou, C.C., Lin, J.W. (2013). Photo-reduction and adsorption of humic acids in water by titanium dioxide, carbon nanotubes and their mixture. NOM 2013 - IWA Natural Organic Matter Specialist Conference, Oct. 1-4, Perth, Australia.
7. Lu, M.S., Tsai, Y.P.*, Chen, K.F., Lai, L.L., Shu, H. (2013). Extracting polyhydroxyalkanoates by sodium hypochlorite / sodium dodecyl sulfate method from waste sludges of fermentation industry wastewater treatment plants. The 5th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, September 8-12, Daejeon, Korea.
8. Chen, S.T., Huang, C.Y., Tsai, Y.P.*, (2013). Algae removal from eutrophication lakes by electro-coagulation/flotation. The 5th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, September 8-12, Daejeon, Korea.
9. Tsai, Y.P.*, Chou, C.C., Lin, J.W., Lu, M.S., Chen, J.K. (2013). Metal ions toxicities to nitrification and denitrification of a sequential batch reactor. 2013 International Conference on Pollution and Treatment Technology (2013PTT), Jan. 2-4, Hainan Island, China.
10. Yang, J.C., Tsai, Y.P.*, Doong, R.A. (2012). Use of immobilization photocatalysttic for the degradation of methylene blue in water. 9th International Symposium on Water Supply Technology, Nov. 20-23, Yokohama, Japan.
11. Pai, T.Y.*, Wan, T.J., Tsai, Y.P., Su, H.C., Yu, L.F., Sung, P.J., Ho, H.H., Hu H.C. (2009). Predicting wastewater effluent from the industrial park treatment plant using adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system. 3rd IWA-ASPIRE Regional Conference and Exhibition, October 18-22, Taipei, Taiwan.
12. Tsai, Y.P., Yang, Q.Z. (2009). Interaction of chlorine concentration and shear stress on biofilm formation in the pipeline surfaces for delivering groundwater containing higher Fe/Mn oxides. Singapore International Water Week 2009.
13. Pai, T.Y., Tsai, Y.P., Chen, S.W., Chiou, R.J., Tsai, C.H. (2005). Prediction of effluent quality from an industrial wastewater treatment plant of deep oxidation ditch process using grey model. 1st IWA-ASPIRE Regional Conference and Exhibition, Singapore. (NSC93-2211-E-324-010).
14. Pai, T.Y., Chang, H.Y., Tsai, Y.P., Chuang, S.H. (2004). Modeling nitrite and nitrate variations in TNCU2 process using extended activated sludge model, 4th World Congress of the IWA, Marrakech, Morocco.(NSC92-2211-E-324-006)
15. Tsai, Y.P., Pai, T.Y., Qiu J.M. (2003). Modeling biofilm formation trend and evaluating growth characteristics on pipe surfaces, 5th International Conference on Biofilm Systems, Cape Town, South Africa. (CD-ROM) (NSC91-2211-E-260-006)
16. Tsai, Y.P., Pai, T.Y., Wu, W.M. (2003). Model-based characterization of nutrient removal by batch tests, 2nd IWA Asian-Pacific Regional Conference, Bangkok, Thailand. (CD-ROM) (NSC89-2211-E-260-004)
17. Pai, T.Y., Tsai, Y.P., Chuang, S.H., Liao, W.C. (2003). Quantification of nitrifying species in the activated sludge process using OUR, NIRR and NARR, 2nd IWA Asian-Pacific Regional Conference, Bangkok, Thailand. (CD-ROM) (NSC 90-2735-E-324-001)
18. Pai, T.Y., Tsai, Y.P., Leu, H.G., Tsai, C.H., Ouyang, C.F. (2003). The effects of sludge retention time on the operation efficiency of three biological nutrient removal activated sludge processes, 2nd IWA Asian-Pacific Regional Conference, Bangkok, Thailand. (CD-ROM) (NSC 90-2735-E-324-001)
19. Tsai, Y.P., Pai, T.Y., Hsin, J.Y., Wan, T.J. (2002) Biofilm bacteria inactivation by citric acid and resuspension evaluations for drinking water production systems, 5th Specialised Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems, Istabbul, Turkey. (NSC 90-2211-E-260-002-)
20. Tsai, Y.P.*, Wan, T.J., Hsin, J.Y. (2002). Biofilm bacteria inactivation and regrowth evaluation, 3rd IWA World Water Congress, Melbourne, Australia. EPA-89-U1J1-03-007
21. Hsin, J.Y., Tsai, Y.P.*, Wan, T.J. (2002). Effluent suspended solid forecasting of a dynamic activated sludge process by grey system theory, 3rd IWA World Water Congress, Melbourne, Australia. NSC88-2211-E- 260-001
22. Tsai, Y.P., Ouyang, C.F., Wu, M.Y., Chiang, W.L. (1993). Fuzzy Control of a Dynamic Activated Sludge Process for the Forecast and Control of Effluent Suspended Solid Concentration, 6th IAWPRC Workshop on Instrumentation, Control and Automation of Water and Wastewater Treatment and Transport Systems, Canada, 17-25 June.
C. Other conference papers: 97 papers
D. Books
1.Yung-Pin Tsai, Dynamic optimum control of the municipal wastewater treatment plant. Dissertation of National Central University, June 1993.
2. Pai T.Y., Tung Y.T., Tsai Y.P., Chang T.C., Lo H.M., Chiang C.F., Wen H.H., Yeh S.C., Chen M.H. and Sung P.J. (2009). Using grey relational analysis to improve grey model for assessing environmental impact of different factors in sewer system. In: Environmental Impact Assessments. Ed: George T. Halley and Yeram T. Fridian, 411-425, Nova Science Publishers, New York, U.S.
