Name

Wei-Chin Chang

changwei-chin

Title

Professor & Director of General Affairs, General Manager of TCCIP, Director of EV Technology Center; CEng, FIMechE

Office

K206-2

Phone

886-6-253-3131 Ext. 3560, 2300

Email

wcchang@stust.edu.tw

Webpage

 

Education

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, U.K.

Research Interests

Fuel Cells, Internal Combustion Engine, Thermal Fluid Dynamics, Anti-Emission Technology

Laboratory

Future Power System Lab. (K004-3), V106

  

  Membership

1.      CEng (Chartered Engineer), Fellow of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

2.      Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

3.      Member of Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE)

  

   Publications

Journal Papers

1.       Li-Ming Chu, Wei-Chin Chang, Ting Hsuan Huang, “A Novel Heat Sink Design and Prototyping for LED Desk Lamps”, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2015, P.1~8.

2.        Yu-Chu M. Li, Wei-Chin Chang, Chao-Ming Huang, Tsung-Yen Tsai and Yen-Hong A. Chen, “Study on light response of pachira aquatica’s leaf via surface plasmon resonance technique”, International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2012, P. 84~94 (EI) 

3.        Wei-Chin Chang, Minh Toan Nguyen,Investigations of a platinum – ruthenium /carbon nanotube catalyst formed by a two-step spontaneous deposition method”. Journal of Power Sources, 2011, 196 (14), P.5811-5816 (SCI, IF 3.792)

4.        Yu-Chu M. Li, Chao-Ming Huang, Wei-Chin Chang, Kai-Jan Lin, Sheng-Chih Chang, Sheng-Cheng Yao, “Novel design of Sagnac interferometry assisted with surface plasmon resonance based sensor technique”, Optics Communications, 2011, 284(13 ), P.3374-3382 (SCI, IF 1.316)

5.        Wei-Chin Chang, ”A study to improve the combustion and emissions of diesel engine with a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer”, Combustion, 2011/2Vol. 20 (1), P. 55 ~ 67

6.        Y.Y. Hsiao, W.C. Chang, S.L. Chen, “A mathematic model of thermoelectric module with applications on waste heat recovery from automobile engine”, Energy, 35 (3), 2010, P. 1447-1454 (SCI, IF 2.952)

7.        Chun-Fong Huang, Wei-Chin Chang, ”Using the Taguchi Method to study the effective parameters on the performance of direct methanol fuel cell”, Solar Energy and New Energy, 2006/12, Vol. 11 (1, 2) , P. 47 ~ 50.

8.        Wei-Chin Chang, Yu-Chu M. Li, Chun-Fong Huang, “The overvoltage of proton exchange membrane – the simple ways of measurement and simulation”, Solar Energy and New Energy, 2004/12Vol. 9 (2), P. 38 ~ 42

9.        S. Allenby, W-C Chang, A. Megaritis, M. L. Wyszynski, “Hydrogen Enrichment: A Way to Maintain Combustion Stability in a Natural Gas Fuelled Engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation, the Potential of Fuel Reforming”, IMechE, Vol. 215, No. 3, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2001, P. 405 ~ 418 (SCI, EI).

10.     W.C. Chang, “Pedals for the Green Future: Fuel Cells Bike”, Energy Report, May 2001, Taiwan (in Chinese)

 

Conference Papers

1.         Krerkkiat Sasiwimonrit, Wei-Chin Chang, “Reactivate LT-PEMFCs without Environmental Control”, 2017 Asia Pacific Agriculture Student Summit, 2017/12, Pingtung.

2.         Barlin, Wei-Chin Chang, Astuti, “Investigation on Proximate Analysis, CALORIFIC Value and Emission of Indonesian Low Rank Coal-Biomass Blends”, 2017 Asia Pacific Agriculture Student Summit, 2017/12, Pingtung.

3.         Krerkkiat Sasiwimonrit, Wei-Chin Chang, “Re-activating polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells without environmental control control”, 2017 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2017/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

4.         Martinez A. Daniela, Wei-Chin Chang, “ETHANOL GREEN CHAIN IN FUEL CELLS TECHNOLOGY”, 2016 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2016/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

5.         Dedy Ramdhani, Wei-Chin Chang, Yu-Chu Li, “MECHANICAL SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTAL OF STAMPING METALLIC BIPOLAR PLATES IN PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL (PEMFC)”, 2016 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2016/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

6.         Chao-Ming Huang, Wei-Chin Chang, Yu-Chu M. Li, Jin-Su Hong, Hong-Siang Du, Chun-Yu Yang, “STUDY ON GLYPHOSATE IN SOIL BY A TUNNELLING TYPE SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE BASED SENSOR”, 2016 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2016/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

7.         Yu-Chu M. Li, Chao-Ming Huang, Wei-Chin Chang, Chun-Yu Yang, and Yen-Hong A. Chen,“STUDY ON THICK SESAME OIL BY WAY OF SPR”, 2015 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2015/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

8.         Yu-Chu M. Li, Chao-Ming Huang, Wei-Chin Chang, Hong-Siang Du, and Yen-Hong A. Chen, “PRECIPITATION IN USED ENGINE LUBRICANT STUDIED BY WAY OF SPR”, 2015 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2015/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

9.         Chang, Y. Chou, “EFFECT OF NI-MH BATTERY PERFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE”, 2015 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2015/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

10.      Yu Kai Chou, Yu-Chu M. Li, Li-Ming Chu and Wei-Chin Chang, “HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION COMBUSTION ON A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE”, 2015 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2015/10, Tainan/ Taiwan.

11.      Li-Ming Chu, Wei-Chin Chang, Cho-Yu Lee, Jer-Jia Sheu, “A novel technology of hydrogen-gasoline compound fuel”, 13 The International Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray System, 2015/08, Tainan/ Taiwan.

12.      Li-Ming Chu, Wei-Chin Chang, Yuh-Ping Chang, “Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication of Circular Contacts at Pure Squeeze Motion with coated layer”, International Conference on Innovation, Communication and Engineering 2014, 2014/10, Guiyan, China.

13.      Wei-Chin Chang, Yu-Chu M. Li, Vo Cong Anh, “The Effects of Intake Air Temperature on the Combustion of HCCI Engine”, 2011 International Symposium on Nano Science and Technology, Nov. 2011, Tainan, Taiwan

14.      Yu-Chu M. Li, Wei-Chin Chang, Chao-Ming Huang, Tsung-Yen Tsai and Yen-Hong A. Chen,“Study on Light Response of Pachira Aquatica’s Leafs Utilizing a Surface Plasmon Resonance Based Sensor Technique”, 2011 International Symposium on Nano Science and Technology, Nov. 2011, Tainan, Taiwan

15.      Wei-Chin Chang, Vo Cong Anh, Yu-Chu M. Li, Penn H. Su, “Engine Combustion Study by Cylinder Pressures with Thermodynamic Analysis Methods”, The 15th National Conference on Vehicle Engineering, Tainan, Taiwan, Nov. 26, 2010, C-005.

16.      Wei-Chin Chang, H.S. Hsu, Z.J. Chen, ”The performance comparison between solid electrolyte electrolyser and electrolysis mode of unitized regenerative fuel cell”, The 15th National Conference on Vehicle Engineering, Tainan, Taiwan, Nov. 26, 2010, C-015.

17.      Wei-Chin Chang, Jia-De Chen, “Using spontaneous deposition method to fabricate a tri-metal catalyst for URFC”, EVS-25, Shenzhen, China, Nov. 5-9, 2010 (K5UL3J0H).

18.      Wei-Chin Chang, Chia-Che Wu, Chyuan Yow Tseng, Chien-Hsiung Tsai, Yao-Nan Wang,Battery charging generator using a HCCI gasoline engine Phase I – Engine conversion and test”, EVS-25, Shenzhen, China, Nov. 5-9, 2010 (K5UEEI5M).

19.      N. Zhu, W.C. Chang, A.P. Shi, T. Tsuchiya, W.G. Li, J.J. Chong, “Bio-diesel Fuel (BDF) Synthesis Based On Sonochemistry In Combination with Solid Base”, The 21st International Symposium on Transport Phenomena, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Nov. 2-5, 2010, SI12-06.

20.       Wei-Chin Chang, Yu-Chu M. Li, Chao-Ming Huang, Kai-Jan Lin, Yuan-Ta Ho, “Preparation of nanorolls of ferric hydroxide”, 2009 International Symposium on Nano Science and Technology, 2009/11, Yungkang, Taiwan, PA06.

21.       K.P. Wang, Y.J. Lu, W.C. Chang, ”Research of Applying TEG on the Waste Heat Recovery of Internal Combustion Engine2009 Conference on Precision Machinery and Manufacturing Technology (ISBN978-986-6755-17-0)PingtungMay 2009, G42. (in Chinese).

22.      Wei-Chin Chang, Pham Minh Hien; ”Simulations of Small Pure Electric and Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid Vehicles”, 3rd National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, Tainan, Nov. 2008, FC056 (in Chinese).

23.      W.C. Chang, M.S. Tsai, J.K. Chen, ”Performance Analysis of Applying Mixed Catalyst on Direct Methanol Fuel Cell”,  3rd National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, Tainan, Nov. 2008, FC053 (in Chinese).

24.      Wei-Chin Chang, Yu-Jen Lu; “Applying Thermoelectric Generator to Recycle Energy from the Waste Heat of Engine”; 2008 International Symposium on Nano Science and Technology, 2008/11, Yungkang, Taiwan (in Chinese)

25.      Wei-Chin Chang, Minh-Toan Nguyen, “Using two-step spontaneous deposition meyhod to make PtRu/CNTs catalyst for Fuel Cells”, 2008 Conference on Precision Machinery and Manufacturing Technology, Pingtung, May 2008, C38.

26.      J.S. Wang, C.C. Chen, M.S. Tsai, W.C. Chang, “Research and Design of a Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell System”, 24th Conference of Chinese Mechanical Engineer Society, Nov. 2007, A17-0031, P.995 ~ 1000 (in Chinese)

27.      Wei-Chin Chang, Tuong Trong Cat Nguyen; “Digital Controller for Power Train Management of a Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid Power System”; The 24th National Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Nov. 2007, A17-0033, P.1007 ~ 1011.

28.      W.C. Chang, J.K. Chen, ”Performance Study of Applying Mixed Catalyst on Anode of DMFC”, 2007 Green Energy Conference, Chung Li, Nov. 2007, A06 (in Chinese)

29.      W.C. Chang, C.F. Huang, ” The Effects on Engine Combustion and Emissions when Using LPG on an SI Engine”, 2007 Green Energy Conference, Chung Li, Nov. 2007, D11 (in Chinese).

30.      Wei-Chin Chang; Chien-Sheng Wang, “Using CrN coating to improve the performance of a PEMFC with metallic flow channel plates”, The Fifth International Conference on FUEL CELL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY, June 2007, New York, USA.

31.      Nguyen Quang Lich, Wei-Chin Chang, Nguyen Quang Linh; “Biogas–Creating Cellar - A Practical Application of Biogas Resource Energy in Vietnam Rural Areas“, 5th International Symposium on Advanced Technology (SIAT 2006), Poster competition, Nov. 2006.

32.      Nguyen Quang Lich, Wei-Chin Chang; “Effect of Exhaust Gas Re-circulation on the Emissions of HCCI Combustion”, The 23rd National Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Nov. 2006.

33.      W.C Chang, Y.H. Hsieh, C.S. Wang, ” Improved method for making catalyst of PEMFC by impregnation”, Energy and HVAC&R Taipei 2006, Sep. 2006, FC-3 (in Chinese).

34.      W.C. Chang, Z.J. Chen, ” Improved activation method for proton exchange membrane fuel cells”, Energy and HVAC&R Taipei 2006, Sep. 2006, FC-2 (in Chinese).

35.      Wei-Chin Chang, Charming Huang, Kai-Jan Lin, Yu-Chu Maxwell Li, Jian-Xun Wang, Ming-Yan Jiang; “Dry Photocatalytic Activities of TiO2 Nanotubes Prepared with the Hydrothermal Growth Method”; 2005 International Symposium on Nano Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan.; Nov. 2005; PC005.

36.      C.S. Wang, J.Y. Chen, W.C. Chang, “The influences of different press pressure and relative humidity in MEA on PEMFCMEA”, The 22nd National Conference on Mechanical EngineeringNov. 2005, P.1029 ~ 1034 (in Chinese).

37.      C.S. Wang, W.C. Chang, “The influences of different catalyst loading and Nafion contents in catalyst layer on DMFC”, Energy and HVAC&R Taipei 2005, Sep. 2005, P. 7-2-1~7-2-6.

38.      W.C. Chang, “Investigation of Combustion Condition in Internal Combustion Engine with Cylinder Pressure”, The 21st National Conference on Mechanical Engineering, A. Thermofluid and Energy (I), Nov. 2004, P.547~552, (in Chinese).

39.      Wei-Chin Chang, ML Wyszynski, A Megaritis; “EGR and Hydrogen: the Trade-off Effects on Burn Duration in NG Fuelled SI Engine”; Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium, University of Birmingham; May, 2000; ISBN: 07044 21704; P. 56~60.

40.      Chang, W-C, “The Trade-off effects of EGR and Hydrogen on Combustion Duration in NG Fuelled SI Engines”, Technical poster presented at UnICEG 2000 Conference (Jaguar Cars, 5 April 2000).

41.      Chang, W-C, “EGR and Hydrogen: the Trade-off Effects on Burn Duration in NG Fuelled SI Engine”, Proceedings of 6th Annual Research Symposium, University of Birmingham, May, 2000. ISBN 07044 21704.

 

Honors and Awards

1.        JA Overton Memorial Prize winner (2002), Mechanical Engineering School, University of Birmingham

2.        Excellent teaching teacher of year 2017 award, College of Engineering, Southern Taiwan University

3.        Excellent teaching teacher of year 2007 award, Southern Taiwan University

4.        Role model of excellent service work award, 2007, Southern Taiwan University

5.        Excellent tutor award (2008, 2009, 2014), Southern Taiwan University

6.        The Best Employee prize in 1996 (one of 40 from 1650 employees), Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery Mfg. Corp.

 

   Professional Certificates

1.        Technician Certificate of Class B in Heat Treatment, 2005.

2.        Boiler Operator, Level A

3.        Waste management technician, Level A

4.        Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), 2015

5.        Parallax Certified Professional (PCP) Arduino, 2018

 

  Projects

Year

Project Title

Budget

Period

2011

Light weighted hybrid car - the research of energy management (NSC99-2622-E-218-019-CC3)

631,000

2010/11/01- 2012/10/31

2010

Development of a Multi-Purpose Intelligent Electric Vehicle (MPI-EV) (2/2), (NSC 99-2218-E-020-001-)

 

2010/10~ 2012/07

2009

Development of a Multi-Purpose Intelligent Electric Vehicle (MPI-EV) (1/2), (NSC98-2218-E-020-005)

 

2010- 2012

2006

System developing of a unitized regenerative fuel cell (NSC95-2622-E-218-018-CC3)

 

2006/11/01- 2007/10/31

2005

The exploration of the integration method of PEMFC and solar energy (NSC94-2212-E-218-009)

554,000

2005/08/01- 2006/07/31

2003

Predicating the emissions behavior of hydrogen-rich fuel by cylinder pressure (NSC92-2212-E-218-004)

550,900

2003/08/01- 2004/07/31