Prof Dr. Ken-Lin Chang, National Sun Yat-sen, Taiwan
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🌟Summary
Ken-Lin Chang is a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, and a Jointly Appointed Professor in the Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University. With a robust academic background and international research experience, his expertise lies in environmental biotechnology and sustainable energy solutions.
 👨‍🏫Professional Experiences
Ken-Lin Chang currently serves as a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, a position he has held since July 2024. Simultaneously, he is a Jointly Appointed Professor at the Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University. His academic journey at National Sun Yat-Sen University began earlier, as an Associate Professor from July 2020 to June 2024. During this period, he also held a Joint Appointment as an Assistant Professor at Kaohsiung Medical University.
Prior to his tenure at National Sun Yat-Sen University, Ken-Lin held several prominent academic roles across various institutions. Between February 2017 and June 2020, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, while also being a Jointly Appointed Assistant Professor at Kaohsiung Medical University from August 2019 to June 2020.
Ken-Lin’s earlier career includes international academic experiences. He served as an Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Guangdong University of Technology from March 2014 to January 2017. Additionally, he worked as an Associate Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Urban Environment from March 2012 to February 2014. His postdoctoral studies were conducted at Academia Sinica’s Institute of Biological Chemistry between January 2008 and February 2012.
Throughout his career, Ken-Lin has also had the opportunity to serve as a Visiting Scholar at notable institutions. He spent time at Magdeburg University, Germany (July to September 2007), Peking University, China (November 2006 to January 2007), and Saitama University, Japan (July to September 2006), engaging in various environmental science and safety research initiatives.
🔬Specialties and Research Interests
Ken-Lin Chang’s research expertise lies in Environmental Biotechnology, with a key focus on advancing sustainable technologies in Bioenergy and Biorefinery Engineering. He has made significant contributions in the development of Biomass-Based Materials and CO2 Conversion techniques aimed at addressing environmental challenges. Additionally, he is known for his work on VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Control, targeting the reduction of air pollutants. His diverse range of research interests underscores his commitment to innovating in areas critical to environmental sustainability and pollution mitigation.
Publications Top Notedđź“š
Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from fructose via inherent catalytic properties of a biphasic system without external catalyst addition
Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Padilla, A.F., de Luna, M.D.G., Chen, K.-F., Chang, K.-L.
Journal: Green Chemistry
Year: 2023
Combination of deep eutectic solvent and functionalized metal-organic frameworks as a green process for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural from sugars
Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Huang, Q., Leu, S.-Y., Liao, C.-S., Chang, K.-L.
Journal: Chemosphere
Year: 2023
Highly effective synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from lignocellulosic biomass over a green and one-pot reaction in biphasic system
Authors: Huynh, Q.T., Zhong, C.-T., Huang, Q., Dong, C.-D., Chang, K.-L.
Journal: Bioresource Technology
Year: 2023
Assessing the suitability of municipal sewage sludge and coconut bran as breeding medium for Oryza sativa L. seedlings and developing a standardized substrate
Authors: Lin, L., Qin, J., Zhang, Y., Gouda, S.G., Huang, Q.
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Year: 2023
Photoelectrochemical degradation of TMAH by green synthesized silver modified titanate nanotube arrays
Authors: Chen, W.-X., Chen, K.-F., Chang, K.-L., Chen, Y.-C., Peng, Y.-P.
Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Year: 2023
Potential Application Performance of Hydrochar from Kitchen Waste: Effects of Salt, Oil, Moisture, and pH
Authors: Su, X., He, J., Khan, M.A., Gouda, S., Huang, Q.
Journal: Toxics
Year: 2023