Professor Kuo-Pin Yu

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Professor Kuo-Pin Yu

余老師
Current PositionProfessor, 
Institute of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University
OfficeRoom 311, Medical Building II
Campus Extention67933
E-mailkpyu03@nycu.edu.tw
Academic DegreesPh.D. (Environmental Engineering), National Taiwan University
Research ExperienceProfessor, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Associate Professor, National Yang Ming University 
Assistant Professor, National Yang Ming University
Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica
Short-term Domestic Visiting Scholar, Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica
ExpertiseEnvironmental Engineering, Indoor Air Quality, Biological Hazards, Engineering control of workplace environment 
Research InterestsMeasurement and analysis of nanoparticles in the environment
Research on health risk assessment and control technology
Research on the formation of secondary organic aerosol
Research on the bactericidal efficacy of photocatalyst, ozone and nanometals
Websitehttps://sites.google.com/view/taiwankuo-pin-yu

PUBLICATIONS

List of selected publications

● Sepridawati Siregar, Nora Idiawati, Wen-Chi Pan, Kuo-Pin Yu*. Association between satellite-based estimates of long-term PM25 exposure and cardiovascular disease: evidence from the Indonesian Family Life Survey. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH 2022; 29:21156–21165 (SCI). (Impact factor: 4.223;Rank: 33.21%)
● Abiyu Kerebo Berekute, Kuo-Pin Yu*, Yi-Hsueh Brad Chuang. Enhanced photocatalytic activity of novel α-Bi2O3@g-C3N4 composites for the degradation of endocrine-disrupting benzophenone-3 in water under visible light. Sustainable Environment Research 2022; 32(17): (SCI). (Impact factor: 4.98;Rank: 25.55%)
● Chien Su, Abiyu Kerebo Berekute, Kuo-Pin Yu*. Chitosan@TiO2 composites for the adsorption of copper(II) and antibacterial applications. Sustainable Environment Research 2022; 32(27): (SCI). (Impact factor: 4.98;Rank: 25.55%)
● Yen-Chi Chen, I-Jen Wang, Chih-Ching Cheng, Yu-Chiao Wu, Chun-Hsuan Bai, Kuo-Pin Yu*. Effect of selected sampling media, flow rate, and time on the sampling efficiency of a liquid impinger packed with glass beads for the collection of airborne viruses. AEROBIOLOGIA 2021; 37:243–252 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.41;Rank: 50.54%)
● I-Jen Wang; Yen-Chi Chen; Chien Su; Ming-Hsuan Tsai; Wan-Tien Shen; Chun-Hsuan Bai; Kuo-Pin Yu*. Effectiveness of the nano-silver/TiO2-chitosan antiviral filter on the removal of viral aerosols. Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery 2021; 34:293–302 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.849;Rank: 64.06%)
● Ming-Hsuan Tsai, Abiyu Kerebo Berekute, Yu Wei Tsai, Kun-Yi Lin, Kuo-Pin Yu*. Removal of benzophenone aerosols by a rice straw-based activated carbon filter combined with negative air ionizer. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2021; 9(2):105141 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.909;Rank: 16.78%)
● Jhih-Yang Yin, Haitao Wang, Kuo-Pin Yu, Jechan Lee, and Kun-Yi Andrew Lin. Degradation of Sunscreen Agent 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid using Monopersulfate activated by MOF-derived Cobalt Sulfide Nanoplates. Journal of Water Process Engineering 2021; 44:102282 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.485;Rank: 9.18%)
● Yu, Kuo-Pin; Chen, Yen-Chi; Miao, Yun-Jhe; Siregar, Sepridawati; Tsai, Yu Wei; Lee, Whei-May Grace. Effects of Oil Drops and the Charcoals Proximate Composition on the Air Pollution Emitted from Charcoal Barbecues. AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH 2020; 20(6):1480-1494 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.063;Rank: 50.00%)
● Chen, Yen-Chi; Yang, Xuan-En; Lin, Kun-Yi; Huang, Wei-Wen; Lin, Chi-Chi; Yu, Kuo-Pin. Feasibility of using bed filters packed with rice-straw-based activated carbon and selected biomass waste for the control of frying fume exhaust. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH 2020; 27:38321–38333 (SCI). (Impact factor: 4.223;Rank: 33.21%)
● Yen-Chi Chen, Chun-Hsing Liao, Wan-Tien Shen, Chien Su, Yu-Chiao Wu, Ming-hsuan Tsai, Shui-Shu Hsiao, Kuo-Pin Yu*, Chao-heng Tseng. Effective disinfection of airborne microbial contamination in hospital wards using a zero-valent nano-silver/TiO2-chitosan composite. INDOOR AIR 2019; 29(3):439-449 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.77;Rank: 11.82%)
● Kuo-Pin Yu, I-Jen Wang, I Fan Chang, Chien Su, Wan-Tien Shen, Chun-Hsuan Bai. Application of nano-silver/chitosan composite sterilization material for the removal of viral aerosols. Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery 2019; 32(3):A28 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.849;Rank: 64.06%)
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Yi-Jen Wang, Yen-Chi Chen, Yu-Chiao Wu, Chun-Hsuan Bai, and Jiin-Chyr Hsu. Effects of collection media, sampling flow rate and sampling time on the recovery of airborne viruses collected by a modified liquid impinger. Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery 2019; 32(3):A29-30 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.849;Rank: 64.06%)
● Kuo-Pin Yu*, Yu-Cheng Lee, Yen-Chi Chen , Jia-You Gong, and Ming-Hsuan Tsai. Evaluation of PM1, PM25, and PM10 exposure and the resultant health risk of preschool children and their caregivers . JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2019; 54(10):961-971 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.269;Rank: 68.25%)
● Yen-Chi Chen, Kuo-Pin Yu*, Wen-Cheng Shao, Chao-heng Tseng, Wen-Chi Pan. Novel mold-resistant building materials impregnated with thermally reduced nano-silver. INDOOR AIR 2018; 28(2): (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.77;Rank: 11.82%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Huang, Yu-Fang; Wang, Pei-Wei; Huang, Li-Wei; Lin, Meng-Han; Yang, Winnie; Chen, Hsin-Chang; Yu, Kuo-Pin; Chen, Mei-Lien. Interactive effects of nonylphenol and bisphenol A exposure with oxidative stress on fetal reproductive indices. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2018; 167:567-574 (SCI). (Impact factor: 6.498;Rank: 7.88%)第四作者以後作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu*, Hui-Chi Shih, Yen-Chi Chen, Xuan-En Yang. Effect of turbulence intensity and particle characteristics on the deposition of submicron particles enhanced by the ionic air purifier. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT 2017; 114:166-177 (SCI). (Impact factor: 6.456;Rank: 4.41%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Yen-Chi Chen, Kuo-Pin Yu. Enhanced antimicrobial efficacy of thermal-reduced silver nanoparticles supported by titanium dioxide. COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES 2017; 154:195-202 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.268;Rank: 15.49%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Yen-Chi Chen; Wen-Cheng Shao; Kuo-Pin Yu. A Study of Evaluating Fungal Growth and Influencing Factors on Interior Decoration Materials. JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE 2017; 99:37-54 (TSSCI). 第三作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Whei-May Grace Lee*, Chang-Jhe Peng, Yen-Chi Chen, Wan-Tien Shen. Effects of roughness, dielectric constant and electrical resistivity of wall on deposition of submicron particles driven by ionic air purifier. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2017; 5(4):3108-3114 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.909;Rank: 16.78%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Jia-You Gong, Yen-Chi Chen, Kuo-Pin Yu. Photocatalytic decomposition of indoor ozone motivated by the white-light-emitting diode. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 2017; 19(10):2393-2404 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.636;Rank: 40.15%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Yen-Ping Chen, Jia-You Gong, Yen-Chi Chen, Chih-Ching Cheng. Improving the collection efficiency of the liquid impinger for ultrafine particles and viral aerosols by applying granular bed filtration. JOURNAL OF AEROSOL SCIENCE 2016; 101:133-143 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.433;Rank: 28.57%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Yu-Ci Liu, Kuo-Pin Yu, Yu-Fang Huang, Chen-Chang Yang. Potential cardiovascular toxicities of heavy metal and particulate matter exposure among naval shipyard workers. TOXICOLOGY LETTERS 2016; 259:s212 (SCI). (Impact factor: 4.372;Rank: 26.88%)第二作者作者
● Wu, Yi-Ying; Chen, Yen-Chi; Yu, Kuo-Pin; Chen, Yen-Ping; Shih, Hui-Chi. Deposition Removal of Monodisperse and Polydisperse Submicron Particles by a Negative Air Ionizer. AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH 2015; 15(3):994-1004 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.063;Rank: 50.00%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Whei-May Grace Lee, Guan-Yi Lin. Removal of Low-Concentration Formaldehyde by a Fiber Optic Illuminated Honeycomb Monolith Photocatalytic Reactor. Aerosol and Air Quality Research 2015; 15(3):1008-1016 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.063;Rank: 50.00%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Yu, Kuo-Pin; Yang, Ke Ruo; Chen, Yen Chi; Gong, Jia You; Chen, Yen Ping; Shih, Hui-Chi; Lung, Shih-Chun Candice. Indoor air pollution from gas cooking in five Taiwanese families. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT 2015; 93:258-266 (SCI). (Impact factor: 6.456;Rank: 4.41%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Yu, Kuo-Pin; Lee, Grace Whei-May; Hung, An-Jie. Removal of indoor alpha-pinene with a fiber optic illuminated honeycomb monolith photocatalytic reactor. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2014; 49:1110-1115 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.269;Rank: 68.25%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Gong, Jia-You; Chen, Yen-Chi; Huang, Yi-Ting; Tsai, Ming-Chien; Yu, Kuo-Pin. For the inactivation of mold spores by UVC irradiation, with ozone acting as a promoter, TiO2 nanoparticles may act better as a “sun block” than as a photocatalytic disinfectant. PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2014; 13:1305-1310 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.982;Rank: 30.99%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Yi-Ting Huang, Shang-Chun Yang. The Antifungal Efficacy of Nano-Metals Supported TiO2 and Ozone on the Resistant Aspergillus niger Spore. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2013; 261:155-162 (SCI). (Impact factor: 10.588;Rank: 3.65%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu. Enhancement of the Deposition of Ultrafine Secondary Organic Aerosols by the Negative Air Ion and the Effect of Relative Humidity. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 2012; 62(11):1296-1304 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.235;Rank: 63.83%)單一作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Whei-May Lee, Ching-Pei Hsieh, Chi-Chi Lin,. Evaluation of ozone generation and indoor organic compounds removal by air cleaners based on chamber tests. ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT 2011; 45:35-42 (SCI). (Impact factor: 4.798;Rank: 20.21%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Zhao, Ping; Yu, Kuo-Pin; Lin, Chi-Chi. Risk assessment of inhalation exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Taiwanese workers at night markets. INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2011; 84(3):231-237 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.015;Rank: 42.36%)第二作者作者
● Yu, Kuo-Pin; Lin, Chi-Chi; Yang, Shang-Chun; Zhao, Ping. Enhancement effect of relative humidity on the formation and regional respiratory deposition of secondary organic aerosol. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2011; 191:94-102 (SCI). (Impact factor: 10.588;Rank: 3.65%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Yu, Kuo-Pin; Lee, Grace Whei-May; Huang, Guo-Hao. The Effect of Ozone on the Removal Effectiveness of Photocatalysis on Indoor Gaseous Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 2010; 60:820-829 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.235;Rank: 63.83%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Chi-Chi Lin, Kuo-Pin Yu, Ping Zhao, Grace Whei-May Lee. Evaluation of impact factors on VOC emissions and concentrations from wooden flooring based on chamber tests. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT 2009; 44:525-533 (SCI). (Impact factor: 6.456;Rank: 4.41%)第二作者作者
● 余國賓, 劉清標, 魏嘉碧, 楊盛行. 有機廢棄物堆積條件對溫室氣體釋出之影響. Journal of the Biomass Energy Society of China 2009; 28(3-4):57-64 (OI). 第一作者/通訊作者作者
● 游文岳,余國賓,郭明智,劉育成,簡淑華. 鉑氧化鈦奈米管擔體在二氧化碳吸附及氫化反應上的應用. 台電工程月刊 2009; 729:103-112 (OI). 第二作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Wen-Yueh Yu, Ming-Chih Kuo, Yuh-Cherng Liou, Shu-Hua Chien. Pt/titania-nanotube: a potential catalyst for CO2 adsorption and hydrogenation. APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL 2008; 84:112-118 (SCI). (Impact factor: 19.503;Rank: 1.85%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Grace Whei-May Lee, Szu-Ying Lin, Chien Ping Huang. Removal of bioaerosols by the combination of a photocatalytic filter and negative air ions. JOURNAL OF AEROSOL SCIENCE 2008; 79:377-392 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.433;Rank: 28.57%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Grace Whei-May Lee. Decomposition of gas-phase toluene by the combination of ozone and photocatalytic oxidation process (TiO2/UV, TiO2/UV/O3, and UV/O3). APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL 2007; 75:29-38 (SCI). (Impact factor: 19.503;Rank: 1.85%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Shihao Yang, Grace Whei-May Lee, Cheng-Min Chen, Chih-Cheng Wu, Kuo-Pin Yu. The Size and Concentration of Droplets Generated by Coughing in Human Subjects”, Journal of Aerosol Medicine Journal of Aerosol Medicine-Deposition Clearance and Effect in the Lung. Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery 2007; 20:484-494 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.849;Rank: 64.06%)第四作者以後作者
● Shihao Yang, Grace Whei-May Lee, Hsiao-Lin Huang, Yi-Chin Huang, Chin-Hsiang Luo, Chih-Cheng Wu, Kuo-Pin Yu. Aerosol penetration properties of an electret filter with submicron aerosols with various operating factors. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2007; 42:51-57 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.269;Rank: 68.25%)第四作者以後作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Grace Whei-May Lee, Wei-Ming Huang, Chihcheng Wu, Shihao Yang. The correlation between photocatalytic oxidation performance and chemical/physical properties of indoor volatile organic compounds. ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT 2006; 40:375-385 (SCI). (Impact factor: 4.798;Rank: 20.21%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Grace Whei-May Lee, Wei-Ming Huang, Chih-Cheng Wu, Shihao Yang, Chia-ling Lou. Effectiveness of photocatalytic filter for removing VOCs in heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 2006; 56:666-674 (SCI). (Impact factor: 2.235;Rank: 63.83%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Chih-Cheng Wu, Grace Whei-May Lee, Shihao Yang, Kuo-Pin Yu, Chia-ling Lou. Influence of air humidity and the distance from the source on negative air ion concentration in indoor air. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2006; 370:245-253 (SCI). (Impact factor: 7.963;Rank: 9.12%)第四作者以後作者
● Chih-Cheng Wu, Grace Whei-May Lee, Pojen Cheng, Shihao Yang, Kuo-Pin Yu. Effect of wall surface materials on deposition of particles with the aid of negative air ions. JOURNAL OF AEROSOL SCIENCE 2006; 37:616-630 (SCI). (Impact factor: 3.433;Rank: 28.57%)第四作者以後作者
● Kuo-Pin Yu, Grace Whei-May Lee, Ching-Pei Hsieh, Shihao Yang. Using ozone air cleaner to remove indoor volatile organic compounds. INDOOR AIR 2005; 15:S170 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.77;Rank: 11.82%)第一作者/通訊作者作者
● Shihao Yang, Grace Whei-May Lee, Chin-Hsiang Luo, Chih-Cheng Wu, Kuo-Pin Yu. Loading characteristics of filter pretreated with anionic surfactant for monodisperse solid particles. POWDER TECHNOLOGY 2005; 156:52-60 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.134;Rank: 20.98%)第四作者以後作者
● Shihao Yang, Grace Whei-May Lee, Chin-Hsiang Luo, Chih-Cheng Wu, Kuo-Pin Yu. Using the electret filter to remove the submicron aerosols. INDOOR AIR 2005; 15:157-190 (SCI). (Impact factor: 5.77;Rank: 11.82%)第四作者以後作者