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Lin, Min-Der Professor
Lin, Min-Der
Ph.D. of University of Texas at Austin
+886-4-22840441 ext 539
mdlin@nchu.edu.tw
Experience
1981-1985 B.S.of Civil Engineering, NTU; 1990-1992 M.S. of Environmental Engineering. UT Austin; 1992-1995 Ph.D. of Civil Engineering, UT Austin; 1990-1995 Research assistant of UT Austin
1995-2008 Associate Professor of Dept. of Environmental Engineering, NCHU
2000-2006 Environmental protection Section Chief, NCHU
2004-2006 Director of Occupational Safety and Health Center, NCHU
2006-2010 Director of Center of Environment Protection & Occupational Safety and Health, NCHU
2008-Current Professor of Dept. of Environmental Engineering, NCHU
2010-Current Chairman of Dept. of Environmental Engineering, NCHU
1995-2008 Associate Professor of Dept. of Environmental Engineering, NCHU
2000-2006 Environmental protection Section Chief, NCHU
2004-2006 Director of Occupational Safety and Health Center, NCHU
2006-2010 Director of Center of Environment Protection & Occupational Safety and Health, NCHU
2008-Current Professor of Dept. of Environmental Engineering, NCHU
2010-Current Chairman of Dept. of Environmental Engineering, NCHU
Research Interests
Optimization of groundwater management systems
Applications of heuristic optimization techniques to environmental problems
Geographic information systems
Enhanced remediation and characterization of NAPL contaminated sites
Test Test
Applications of heuristic optimization techniques to environmental problems
Geographic information systems
Enhanced remediation and characterization of NAPL contaminated sites
Test Test
Courses
Selected Publications
A.Journal Articles
1.
Yeh, S-F., C-W. Chu, Y-J Chang, and M-D. Lin*, “Applying Tabu Search and Simulated Annealing to the Optimal Design for Sewer Networks,” Engineering Optimization, vol.43, no.2, pp.159-174, 02 2011. (SCI)
2.
Rau, J-Y., H-H. Tseng, B-C. Chiang, M-Y. Wey, and M-D. Lin, “Evaluation of SO2 oxidation and fly ash filtration by an activated carbon fluidized-bed reactor: The effects of acid modification, copper addition and operating condition,” Fuel, vol.89, pp.732-742, 03 2010. (SCI)
3.
Rau, J-Y., J-C. Chen, M-D. Lin, and M-Y. Wey, “Removal the coal ash, NO and SO2 simultaneously by the fluidized-bed catalyst reactor,” Energy & Fuels, vol.24, no.3, pp.1711-1719, 03 2010. (SCI)
4.
Lin, Y-H., H-H. Tseng, M-Y. Wey, and M-D. Lin*, “Characteristics of Two Styles of Stabilized Nano Zero-valent Iron and Transport in Porous Media,” Science of the Total Environment, vol.408, pp.2260-2267, 04 2010. (SCI)
5.
Ho, C-I., M-D. Lin, and S-L. Lo, “Use of a GIS-based Hybrid Artificial Neural Network to Prioritize the Order of Pipe Replacement in a Water Distribution Network,” Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, vol.166, no.1-4, pp.177-189, 07 2010. (SCI)
6.
Liang, C., Y-T. Kuo, M-D. Lin, and I-Y. Hsu, “Effects of activation processes on persulfate oxidation of benzene,” Journal of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, vol.20, no.2, pp.1-16, 01 2009.
7.
Lin, Y-H., H-H. Tseng, M-Y. Wey, and M-D. Lin*, “Characteristic, morphology and stabilization mechanism of PAA250K-stabilized bimetal nanoparticles,” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol.349, no.1-3, pp.137-144, 01 2009. (SCI)
8.
Rau, J-Y., J-C. Chen, M-Y. Wey, and M-D. Lin, “Effects of H2O and Particles on the Simultaneous Removal of SO2 and Fly Ash Using a Fluidized-Bed Sorbent/Catalyst Reactor,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, vol.48, pp.10541-10550, 01 2009. (SCI)
9.
Lin, M-D., K-T. Tsai, and B-S. Su, “Estimating the Sound Absorption Coefficients of Perforated Wooden Panels by using Artificial Neural Networks,” Applied Acoustics, vol.70, pp.31-40, 01 2009. (SCI)
10.
Tseng, K-H., C-L. Chen, M-D. Lin, K-H. Chang, and B-J. Tsuang, “Vertical profile of ozone and accompanying air pollutant concentrations observed at a downwind foothill site of industrial and urban areas,” Aerosol and Air Quality Research, vol.9, pp.421-434, 01 2009. (SCI)
11.
Lin, M-D.*, C-H. Lee, C-A. Shih, S-S. Fang, L-L. Lin, Y-R. Chen, and Y-J. Chang, “Estimating particle emission coefficients for gravel dredging projects – employing chi-chi common diversion weir as a case study,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, vol.21, no.1, pp.105-111, 03 2009. (EI)
12.
Ho, C-I., M-D. Lin, and S-L. Lo, “Prioritizing Pipe Replacement in a Water Distribution System Using a Seismic-Based Artificial Neural Network Model,” Environmental Engineering Science, vol.26, no.4, pp.745-752, 04 2009. (SCI)
13.
Yeh, S-F., Y-T. Chang, Y-Y. Cho and M-D. Lin*, “Applying Tabu Search on the Optimal Design of Sewer Networks – A Case Study of National Chung Hsing University,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, vol.21, no.2, pp.193-206, 06 2009. (EI)
14.
Tsai, K-T., M-D Lin*, and Y-H. Chen, “Noise Mapping in Urban Environments: A Taiwan Study,” Applied Acoustics, vol.70, pp.964-972, 07 2009. (SCI)
15.
Kuo, P-H.; P-C. Ni, A. Keats, B-J. Tsuang, Y-Y. Lan, M-D. Lin, Y-Y. Tu, L-F. Chang, and K-H. Chang, “Retrospective assessment of air quality management practices in Taiwan,” Atmospheric Environmen, vol.43, no.25, pp.3925-2924, 08 2009. (SCI)
16.
Rau, J-Y., H-H. Tseng, M-D. Lin, M-Y. Wey, Y-H. Lin, C-W. Chu, and C-H. Lee, “Characterization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon emission from open burning of joss paper,” Atmospheric Environment, vol.42, no.8, pp.1692-1701, 03 2008. (SCI)
17.
Wang, C., M-D. Lin*, and C. Lin, “Factors Influencing Regional Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategies,” Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, vol.58, pp.957-964, 07 2008. (SCI)
18.
Chuang, S-H., M-D. Lin*, and W-J. Wu, “Analysis of The Impacts of Soil Characteristics to Partitioning Interwell Tracer Tests,” Journal of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, vol.19, no.2, pp.111-123, 07 2008.
19.
Lin, M-D*, J-Y. Rau, H-H. Tseng, M-Y. Wey, C-W. Chu, Y-H. Lin, M-C. Wei, and C-H. Lee, “Characterizing PAH emission concentrations in ambient air during a large-scale joss paper open-burning event,” Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol.156, no.1-3, pp.223-229, 08 2008. (SCI)
20.
Yeh, S-F., M-D. Lin*, and K-T. Tsai, “Development of Cost Functions for Open Cut and Jacking Methods for Sanitary Sewer System Construction in Central Taiwan,” Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management, vol.12, no.4, pp.282-289, 10 2008. (EI)
21.
Chu, C-W., M-D. Lin*, G-F. Liu, and Y-H. Sung, “Application of immune algorithms on solving minimum-cost problem of water distribution network,” Mathematical and Computer Modelling, vol.48, no.11-12, pp.1888-1900, 12 2008. (SCI)
22.
Lin, M-D., Y-H. Liu, G-F. Liu, and C-W. Chu, “Scatter Search Heuristic for Least-Cost Design of Water Distribution Networks,” Engineering Optimization, vol.39, no.7, pp.857-876, 01 2007. (SCI)
23.
Sung, Y-H., M-D. Lin, Y-H. Lin, and Y-L. Liu, “Tabu Search Solution of Water Distribution Network Optimization,” Journal of Environmental Engineering and Management, vol.17, no.3, pp.177-187, 05 2007.
24.
Liao, W-P., S-Y. Yu, M-X. Huang, K-H. Tseng, M-D. Lin, K-Y. Huang, and B-J. Tsuang, “Urban CO2 flux measurement by an Eddy Covariance System,” Journal of Environmental Engineering and Management, vol.17, no.3, pp.211-218, 05 2007.
25.
Lee, C-H., C-A. Shih, S-S. Fang, M-D. Lin, L-L. Lin, C-C. Chien, “Estimation of Fugitive Dust Emission Factor for Truck Moving in Dredging Road,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, vol.19, no.3, pp.467-477, 09 2007. (EI)
26.
Lee, C-H., C-A. Shih, S-S. Fang, M-D. Lin, L-L. Lin, and C-H. Cin, “Estimation of the Fugitive Dust Emission Factor for Sand-Dredging the Chen-Yu-Lan River, Nantou County, Taiwan,” Journal of Science and Engineering Technology, vol.3, no.4, pp.49-55, 12 2007.
27.
Lin, M-D., C. Wang, and C. Lin, “Evaluation of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Taipei Metropolitan Area of Taiwan,” Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, vol.56, pp.650-656, 05 2006. (SCI)
28.
Tsuang, B-J., J-L. Tsai, M-D. Lin, and C-L. Chen, “Determining aerodynamic roughness using tethersonde and heat flux measurements in an urban area over a complex terrain,” Atmospheric Environment, vol.37, no.14, pp.1993-2003, 05 2003. (SCI)
29.
Lin, M-D., and Y-C. Lin, “The application of GIS to air quality analysis in Taichung City, Taiwan, R.O.C.,” Environmental Modelling & Software, vol.17, no.1, pp.11-19, 01 2002. (SCI)
30.
Chen, C-L , B-J. Tsuang, C-Y. Tu, W-L. Cheng, and M-D. Lin, “Wintertime Vertical Profiles of Air Pollutants over a Suburban Area in Central Taiwan,” Atmospheric Environment, vol.36, no.12, pp.2049-2059, 04 2002. (SCI)
31.
Ho, C-I., and M-D. Lin, “Analysis of The Cost Functions of The Public Subway System Wastewater Treatment Plants in Taiwan,” Journal of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, vol.12, no.3, pp.203-214, 01 2001.
32.
Watkins, D.W., Jr., McKinney, D.C., D.R. Maidment, and M-D. Lin, “Use of Geographic Information Systems in Ground-Water Flow Modeling,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, vol.122, no.2, pp.88-96, 03 1996. (SCI)
33.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Pump-and-treat groundwater remediation system optimization,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, vol.122, no.2, pp.128-136, 03 1996. (SCI)
34.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Approximate Mixed-integer Nonlinear Programming Methods for Optimal Aquifer Remediation Design,” Water Resources Research, vol.31, no.3, pp.731-740, 03 1995. (SCI)
35.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Approximate Mixed-integer Nonlinear Programming Methods for Optimal Aquifer Remediation Design,” EOS, Trans. American Geophysical Union, vol.75, no.44, 01 1994.
36.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Genetic Algorithm Solution of Groundwater Management Models,” Water Resources Research, vol.30, no.6, pp.1897-1906, 06 1994. (SCI)
37.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Optimization of Aquifer Remediation Using Genetic Algorithms,” EOS, Trans. American Geophysical Union, vol.74, no.43, 01 1993.
38.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Genetic Algorithms in Groundwater Flow Optimization,” EOS, Trans. American Geophysical Union, vol.73, no.43, 01 1992.
B.Symposium Papers & Conference Proceedings
1.
Yeh, S-F., Y-J. Chang, and M-D. Lin*, “Application of simulated annealing on least-cost design of sewer network,” Proc. of 2010 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 01 2010. (EI)
2.
Chang, Y-J., S-F. Yeh, and M-D. Lin*, “Future assessment of municipal solid waste management strategy for Taichung Special Municipality in Taiwan,” Proc. of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, 03 2010.
3.
Chu, C-W., S-F. Yeh, and M-D. Lin*, “Application of genetic immune algorithm on solving disinfection problem of water distribution network system,” Proc. of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, 03 2010.
4.
Lin, C-L., Y-H. Lin, S-C Chang, and M-D. Lin*, “Environmental application of nano-scale emulsion,” Proc. of the The Sixth International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment, 07 2010.
5.
Tsai, K-T., M-D. Lin*, Y-H. Chen, and Y-H. Lin, “Application of Noise Mapping on Environmental Management,” Proc. of 2009 International Conference on Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 01 2009.
6.
Lin, Y-H., M-D. Lin*, and C. Liang, “Characteristics and transport properties of two modified zero valent iron,” Proc. of 2009 International Conference on Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 01 2009.
7.
Chang, Y-J., M-D. Lin*, and S-F. Yeh, “A case study of regional municipal solid waste management in central Taiwan,” Proc. of 2009 International Conference on Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 01 2009.
8.
Chang, Y-J., and M-D. Lin*, “Decision Support System for Municipal Solid Waste Management,” Proc. of The 10th International Symposium on EAST ASIAN RESOURCES RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY, 01 2009.
9.
Yeh, S-F., M-D. Lin*, and K-T. Tsai, “Cost analysis for sewer systems constructed by open cut and jacking techniques,” Proc. of 2009 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 01 2009. (EI)
10.
Lin, M-D*, C-W. Chu, G-F. Liu, Z-H. Wu, and S-F. Yeh, “Application of Evolutionary Computing on Least-cost Water Distribution Network Designs,” Proc. of 2009 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 01 2009. (EI)
11.
Chu, C-W., M-D. Lin*, and K-T. Tsai, “Optimal Scheduling of Booster Chlorination with Immune Algorithm,” 3rd International Conference on Convergence and Hybrid Information Technology, ICCIT 2008, pp.1226-1232, 01 2008. (EI)
12.
Lin, M-D.*, and C-W. Chu, “Applying Artificial Immune System to Minimize Construction Cost of Water Distribution Networks,” 4th International Conference on Natural Computation, ICNC 2008, pp.628-632, 07 2008. (EI)
13.
Lin, M-D.*, Y-H. Lin, and Y-H. Chen, “Using noise map to evaluate the environmental quality of Tainan, Taiwan,” Proc. of The 6th International Conference on Environmental Informatics, 01 2007.
14.
Chu, C-W., and M-D. Lin*, “Methodology for immune-based algorithm on solving minimum-cost problem of water distribution network,” Proc. of The 6th International Conference on Environmental Informatics, 01 2007.
15.
Lin, M-D.*, Y-H. Sung, C-W. Chu, and Y-H. Lin, “Water Distribution Network Optimization,” Proc. of The Second ISATED International Conference on Water Resources Management (WRM2007), 08 2007.
16.
Lo, C-M. and M-D. Lin, “Study on Relations of Wharf Steel-piles Corrosion and Environmental Factors,” Proc. of The 12th Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology, 03 2006.
17.
Lin , M-D.* and C-C. Wang, “Preliminary Investigation of Urban Area Solid Waste Management Scenarios,” Proc. of A&WMA 99th Annual Conference, 06 2006.
18.
Yeh, S-F. and M-D. Lin*, “Development of Cost Functions of Sewer Collection Systems in Taiwan,” Proc. of A&WMA 99th Annual Conference, 06 2006.
19.
Wang, C-C., and M-D. Lin*, “Study of Solid Waste Management Scenarios of Urban Area,” Proc. the 1st international conference on Environmental Science and Technology, 01 2005.
20.
Lin, M-D.*, and Y-H. Lin, “Application of Tabu Search to Water Distribution Network Optimization,” Proc. of IWA Marrakech 2004 World Water Congress, 01 2004.
21.
Lin, M-D.*, and Y-C. Lin, “Using GIS to aid the assessment of traffic emissions in urban area,” Proc. of A&WMA 94th Annual Conference, 01 2001.
22.
Lin, M-D.*, and Y-C. Lin, “The Application of GIS to Air Quality Analysis in Urban Areas,” Proc. of the Australia-Taiwan Joint Symposium on Environment Modelling and Management, 01 2000.
23.
Lin, M-D.*, and Y-C. Lin, “An application of GIS on the assessment of traffic pollution in Taichung,” Abstracts of The 7th International Conference on Atmospheric Science And Applications to Air Quality And Exhibition, 01 2000.
24.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Genetic Algorithms for the Design of Groundwater Remediation Systems,” Proc. North American Water and Environment Congress, ASCE, 01 1996.
25.
Lin, M-D., and D.C. McKinney, “Optimization of the surfactant enhanced pump-and-treat remediation systems,” Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference on Integrated Water Resources Planning for the 21st Century, ASCE, 01 1995. (EI)
26.
Lin, M-D., and D.C. McKinney, “Surfactant enhanced pump-and-treat remediation system optimization,” Proc. ASCE Specialty Conference on Water Resources Engineering., ASCE, 01 1995.
27.
Lin, M-D., and D.C. McKinney, “Optimal remediation of DNAPL contaminated aquifers using surfactant enhanced pump-and-treat systems,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Groundwater Management, pp.41-45, 01 1995. (EI)
28.
McKinney, D.C., G.B. Gates, and M-D. Lin, “Aquifer Remediation Design: Nonlinear Programming and Genetic Algorithms,” Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference on Water Policy and Management: Solving the Problems, ASCE, pp.254-257, 01 1994. (EI)
C.Technological Reports / Books
1.
McKinney, D.C., G.B. Gates, and M-D. Lin, “Groundwater Resource Management Models: A comparison of Genetic Algorithms and nonlinear programming,” Numerical Methods in Water Resources, 01 1994.
2.
McKinney, D.C., and M-D. Lin, “Design Methodology for Efficient Aquifer Remediation Using Pump and Treat Systems,” Mathematical Modeling in Water Resources, 01 1992.