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Yao-Chiang Kan Associate Professor

  • Education

    1. Ph.D., Department of Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University, Michigan, US
    2. M.S., Department of Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University, Michigan, US
    3. B.A., Department of Physics, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan 

    Professional Experience

    1. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Communication, Ming-Chung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

    2. Assistant Professor, Department of Information Managment, Ming-Dao University, Changhua, Taiwan

    3. VerbalTek Inc., Senior Software Engineer, San Jose, CA USA

    4. Optimal CAE Inc., System Administrator, Novi, MI USA

    5. Vertex Computer Inc., Network Administrator, Lansing, MI USA

    Research Area

    Wireless SEnsing (WiSE)
    ⇾ Focus on sensing technology utilizing electromagnetic (EM) wave
    ❤ The RSS- or CSI-based WiFi Range and AoA Estimation Using Multiple Antenna Arrays
    ❤ Applications based on the mmWave FMCW radar and iRobot
    ❤ Vital Signal Detection (VSD) using mmWave FMCW radar
    ❤ Antenna and Array Design

  • Journal Papers

    1. W.-T. Hsiao, Y.-C. Kan, ,C.-C. Kuo, Y.-C. Kuo, S.-K. Chai, and H.-C. Lin, “Hybrid-Pattern Recognition Modeling with Arrhythmia Signal Processing for Ubiquitous Health Management,” Sensors 2022, 22, 689, Jan. 2022. [SCI/EI]
    2. Y.-C. Lai, Y.-C. Kan, Y.-C. Lin and H-C. Lin, "AIoT-Enabled Rehabilitation Recognition System— Exemplified by Hybrid Lower-Limb Exercises, " Sensors, vol. 21, no.14, pp. 4761-4786, July. 2021. [SCI/EI]
    3. Yao-Chiang Kan, Yu-Chieh Kuo and Hsueh-Chun Lin, “Personalized Rehabilitation Recognition Model upon ANFIS,” Proceedings of Engineering and Technology Innovation, vol. 14, pp. 22-28, Jan. 2020.
    4. Yao-Chiang Kan, Yu-Chieh Kuo and Hsueh-Chun Lin, ”Personalized Rehabilitation Recognition for Ubiquitous Healthcare Measurements,” Sensors, vol. 19, no.7, pp. 2181-2204, April. 2019. [SCI/EI]
    5. Y.-M. Hong, Y.-C. Kan, J.-R. Zeng and H.-C. Lin, “Multiphysics Coupling Model for Computing Pier Scour upon Simulation and Experiment,” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, vol. 32, no. 1, Jan. 2018.
    6. Y-C. Kan, K.-H. Chen, H.-C. Lin, “Developing a ubiquitous health management system with healthy diet control for metabolic syndrome healthcare in Taiwan,” Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 144, pp.37-48, June 2017. [SCI/E]
    7. S.-Y. Chiang, Y.-C. Kan, Y.-S. Chen, Y.-C. Tu, H.-C. Lin, “Fuzzy Computing Model of Activity Recognition on WSN Movement Data for Ubiquitous Healthcare Measurement,” Sensors, vol. 16, no. 12, pp. 2053-2075, Dec. 2016. [SCI/E]
    8. S.-Y. Chiang, Y.-C. Huang, and Y.-C. Kan, “A power scheme of a wireless sensor network node for debris flow monitoring with move-triggered wake-up,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 39, no.7, pp.841-849, Oct. 2016. [SCI/E]
    9. H.-C. Lin, Y-C. Kan, W.-P. Sung, and Y.-M Hong, “A Deep Catastrophic Failure Model of Hillslope for Numerical Manifold Method and Multiple Physics Computation”, Arab J. Sci. Eng. vol. 40, no.3, pp.735-746, Mar. 2015. [SCI/E]
    10. H.-C Lin, S.-Y. Chiang, K. Lee, and Y.-C. Kan*, “An Activity Recognition Model Using Inertial Sensor Nodes in a Wireless Sensor Network for Frozen Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises,” Sensors, vol. 15, no.1, pp. 2181-2204, Jan. 2015. [SCI/E]
    11. Y.-M. Hong, J.-R. Zeng, Y.-C. Kan, and H.-C. Lin, “A Real-Time Vibration Frequency Measurement System of Bridge Pier,” International Journal of Hybrid Information Technology, vol.7, no.6, pp.123-132, Dec. 2014.                  
    12. Y.-C. Kan, H.-C. Chiu, H.-C. Lin, W.-P. Sung, “The Design and Implementation of a Wireless Pulse Sensing Node,” Pensee, vol. 76, no.1 pp.160-166, Jan. 2014. [SCI/E]
    13. H.-C. Lin, Y.-S. Lin, Y.-M. Hong, Y.-C. Kan, and W.-P. Sung, “Risk Assessment with Coupling Multiple Physics Computation for Potential Failures of Landslide Dam Model,” Disaster Advances, vol. 6, no. S3, pp.326-337, July 2013. [SCI/E]
    14. Y.-M. Hong, Yun-Chi Hsieh, H.-C. Lin, W.-P. Sung, and Y.-C. Kan, “The Design and Experiment of Backfill Filter for Groundwater Monitoring Well,” Disaster Advances, vol. 5, no. 4, pp.26-41, March 2013. [SCI/E]
    15. H.-C. Lin*, Y.-M Hong, W.-P. Sung, and Y-C. Kan, “An Efficient Risk Assessment Model for Structure Safety of Aged Dam”, Disaster Advances, vol. 5, no.4, pp.331-337 Oct. 2012. [SCI/E]
    16. Y.-C. Kan* and C.-K. Chen, “A Wearable Inertial Sensor Node for Body Motion Analysis," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, pp.651-657, March 2012. (doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2011.2148708) [SCI/E]
    17. H.-C. Lin*, Y.-M. Hong, Y.-C. Kan, “The Backend Design of an Environmental Monitoring System upon Real-Time Prediction of Groundwater Level Fluctuation under the Hillslope", Environmental Modeling & Assessment, vol. 184, no. 1, pp.381-395, Jan. 2012. (published online first: March 16 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s10661-011-1975-0) [SCI/E]
    18. H.-C. Lin*, Y.-M. Hong, W.-P. Sung, Y.-C. Chen and Y.-C. Kan, “A Risk Evaluation Modeling upon Discontinuous Deformation Analysis and Hydraulic Computation for Aged Dam,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, vols. 121-126, pp. 4307-4314, Dec. 2011. (doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.121-126.4307) [EI]
    19. Y.-M. Hong, M.-L. Chang, H.-C. Lin*, Y.-C. Kan and C.-C. Lin, “Experimental Study on Clear Water Scour around Bridge Piers,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, vols. 121-126, pp 162-166, Dec. 2011. (doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.121-126.162) [EI]
    20. Y.-C. Kan, H.-C. Lin*, Y.-M. Hong, M.-L. Chang, and C.-C. Lin, “Combing the Servo Velocity Sensors and the Wireless Sensor Networks: Feasibility Study,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, vols. 121-126, pp. 3842-3846, Dec. 2011. (doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.121-126.3842) [EI]
    21. Y.-C. Kan*, H.-C. Lin, and Y.-M. Hong, “The Design and Implementation of the GPS Anchor Node for Wireless Sensor Network,” Sensor Letters, vol. 9, no. 5, pp.1916-1920, Sept. 2011. [SCI/E]
    22. Y.-M. Hong*, H.-C. Lin, and Y.-C. Kan, “Using Wireless Sensor Network on Real-Time Remote Monitoring of the Load Cell for Landslide,” Sensor Letters, vol. 9, no. 5, pp.1911-1915, Sept. 2011. [SCI/E]
    23. Yao-Ming Hong, Hong-Ting Lyu, Hsueh-Chun Lin and Yao-Chiang Kan, “Backfilling Filter Deployment for Groundwater Monitoring Well,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, vols. 71-78, pp 4129-4133, 2011. (doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.4129, online available since 2011/Jul/27 at scientific.net) [EI]
    24. Yao-Ming Hong, Hong-Ting Lyu, Hsueh-Chun Lin and Yao-Chiang Kan, “Using Artificial Neuron Network on the Impact Characteristics Analysis of Free Overfall Flow,” Applied Mechanics and Materials 71-78, pp 4124-4128, 2011. (doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.4124, online available since 2011/Jul/27 at www.scientific.net) [EI]
    25. H.-C. Lin, Y.-C. Kan*, and Y.-M. Hong, “The Comprehensive Gateway Model for Diverse Environmental Monitoring upon Wireless Sensor Network,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2011. (DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2010.2088389) [SCI/E]
    26. 甘堯江與林雪淳, “應用於環境監測之無線感測網路閘道器設計,” 水保技術, Vol. 4, no. 3, pp.173-178, July 2009.
    27. C.-C. Lin, H.-R. Chuang, and Y.-C. Kan, “A 3–12GHz UWB Planar Triangular Monopole Antenna with Ridged Ground-Plane,” Progress In Electromagnetics Research, PIER 83, 307–321, July, 2008. [SCI/E]
    28. L.-C. Kuo, H.-R. Chuang, and Y.-C. Kan, “A Study of Planar Printed Dipole Antennas for Wireless Communication Applications,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, vol. 21, no 5, pp. 637-652, 2007. [SCI/E]
    29. L.-C. Kuo, Y.-C. Kan*, and H.-R. Chuang, “Analysis of A 900/1800-MHZ Dual-Band Gap Loop Antenna on A Handset with Proximate Head and Hand Model,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, vol. 21, no 1, pp. 107-122, 2007. [SCI/E]
    30. H.-R. Chuang, C.-C. Lin, and Y.-C. Kan, “A Planar Triangular Monopole Antenna,” Microwave Journal, Jan. 2006. [SCI/E]
    31. C.-C. Lin, Y.-C. Kan, L.–C. Kuo and H.-R. Chuang, “A Planar Triangular Monopole Antenna for UWB Communication,” IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, vol. 15, n 10, pp.624-626, October, 2005. [SCI/E]
    32. Chi-Wei Wu, Yao-Chiang Kan, and Hung-Mou Lee, “Field of an electric dipole impulse in a conducting medium: a full solution,” Radio Science, 40, no. 2, April 2005. [SCI/E]
    33. C. Kan, J. Carlson, and J. S. Wang “A Print Quota Scheme,” Sys Admin, Vol. 7, no 6, June 1998.

  • Conference Papers

    1. Yao-Chiang Kan, Kuan-Tzu Chen, Hsueh-Chun Lin, and Junghsi Lee, “Parking Monitoring System Using FMCW Radars,” 13th Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference (APSIPA ASC), Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 14-17, 2021.
    2. Yao-Chiang Kan, Hsueh-Chun Lin, Han-Yu Wu and Junghsi Lee, “LoRa-Based Air Quality Monitoring System Using ChatBot,” 2020 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association (COVID-19 Implication Amendments Fully Virtual Conference), Auckland, New Zealand, Dec. 7-10, 2020.
    3. Yao-Chiang Kan, Yu-Chieh Kuo and Hsueh-Chun Lin, “Personalized Rehabilitation Recognition Model upon ANFIS,” International Conference on Advanced Technology Innovation 2019 (ICATI2019), Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, July 15-18, 2019.
    4. Yi-Che Yu, Kuan-Tzu Chen , and Yao-Chiang Kan, “The RSS-Based Estimation of Direction of Arrival Using Multiple Directional Antennas,” The 15th International Confernce on Automation Technology (Automation 2018), Taichung, Taiwan, Dec. 6 – 8, 2018.
    5. Hsi-Tseng Chou, Dun-Yuan Cheng, Yao-Chiang Kan, Kuang-Min Lin, “Coordinately Distributed Smart Antenna Network for WLAN Applications via the Cloud Database Management and Radiation Pattern Reconfiguration,” 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and URSI/USNC National Radio Science Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, July 9-14, 2017.
    6. Y.-C. Kan, H.-R. Chuang, and H. -C. Lin, “Pulse Sensing Using Flipped-Phase Frequency of the Reflection Coefficient of a Radiator,” 2017 Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS), St. Petersburg, Russia, May 22-25, 2017.
    7. Y. Cheng, H.T.Chou and Y.C.Kan, “Real-Time Optimization of WiFi RF Signal Distribution in the Coverage of Smart Antenna System via the Cloud Database Computation,” 2016 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, July 26-29, 2016.
    8. Y.-C. Kan, “The Performance Improvement of Printed Inverted-F Antennas Using the Slot Mesh on Ground Plane,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS), Prague, Czech, July 6-9, 2015. [科技部/元智大學]
    9. Y.-C. Chan, Y.-C. Kan, and N.-T. Huang, “Antenna Design Based on the Conductor-Backed Asymmetry CPW Structure with Finite Ground Planes and Substrate,” 2013 全國電信研討會, 台南, 台灣, Nov. 15-16, 2013。
    10. S.-Y. Huang, H.-C. Chan, Y.-C. Kan, “Convergence Study of Distributed Binary Particle Swarm Optimization (DBPSO) on Small Printed Monopole Antenna Design,” 2013 Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 3-7, 2013.
    11. Y.-L. Hshieh; N.-T. Huang; Y.-C. Kan; H.-T. Chou, “Improvement of Far Field Patterns of Antipodal Vivaldi Antennas with Step Impedance Resonator,” IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagations, Florida, USA, Jul. 07-13, 2013. [元智大學]
    12. S.-Y. Chiang; Y.-C. Kan; H.-C. Lin; J.-B. Lin; C.-H. Chen, “A Practical Indoor WSN Localization Model based on RSSI Measurement,” The Sixth International Conference on Information, Tokyo, Japan, May 05-11, 2013. [國科會]
    13. Lee; Y.-C. Kan; H.-C. Lin; S.-Y. Chiang, “A Pilot Study of Inertial Sensor Node Based on Wireless Sensor Network for Activity Recognition on Rehabilitation Exercise of Frozen Shoulder,” 2013 7th International Symposium on Medical Information and Communication Technology, Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 03-08, 2013. [國科會/元智大學]
    14. Y.-C. Kan, S.-Y. Huang, C.-H. Hung, and N.-T. Huang, “A Binary PSO-Miniaturized Printed Monopole Antenna for WSN-Enabled Inertial Sensor Node,” 19th International Conference on Microwaves, Radar and Wireless Communications (MIKON 2012), May 21-23 2012. [國科會/元智大學]
    15. 李愷、甘堯江、林雪淳、與江叔盈, “應用於無線感測網路之脈搏量測節點開發,” 全國電信研討會，花蓮，台灣， 18-19 2011.
    16. Y.-C. Kan; H.-C. Chiu; P.-K. Huang, “The analysis and design of the modified PIFA on the wearable sensor nodes,” International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (ICEAA), pp. 917-920, Sept. 12-16 2011
    17. S.-Y. Chiang, Y.-C. Kan, Y.-C. Yu, and H.-C. Lin, “A Preliminary Activity Recognition of WSN Data on Ubiquitous Health Care for Physical Therapy," Data Engineering and Internet Technology (DEIT 2001), Bali, Indonesia, 15~17 March, 2011.\
    18. 江叔盈, 甘堯江, 杜應清, “應用模糊理論於人體姿勢辨識系統,” 第十八屆模糊理論及其應用研討會，東華大學，花蓮，台灣，12月3-4日 2010。
    19. 邱弘棋、甘堯江，”應用於配戴式裝置的雙頻軟板天線設計”，2010 全國電信研討會(NST)，桃園:長庚大學，台灣，12月3-4日 2010。
    20. 江叔盈, 甘堯江, 杜應清, “感測網路結合三軸加速規於偵測人體行為模式研究,” The 6th Workshop on Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks (WASN), Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 09, 2010.
    21. Y.-C. Kan, S.-Y. Chiang, and C. -J. Lin, “A GPS Anchor Node for Outdoor Wireless Sensor Network Applications,” IEEE International Symposium on Radio-Frequency Integration Technology, Singaport , Dec. 9-11, 2009.
    22. Y.-C. Kan and J.-K. Chen, “Analysis of the Inverted-F Antennas Integrated on the Displacement Detector for Wireless Sensor Network Applications,” IEEE Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Singaport, Dec. 7-10, 2009.
    23. 洪耀明、呂宏瑋、許祐郕、陳映熾、甘堯江(2009/12)，“地滑地地錨之即時荷重監測系統”， 第二屆水保技術研討會論文，彰化明道大學，143-148頁。
    24. Y.-C. Kan, S.-Y. Chiang, and C. -J. Lin, “Implementation of the Displacement Detector Node for Wireless Sensor Network Localization,” The 5th Workshop on Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks (WASN), HsinChu, Taiwan, Sept. 10, 2009.
    25. 林雪淳與甘堯江, “實現環境監控無線感測網路閘道器之研究,” The 5th Workshop on Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks (WASN), HsinChu, Taiwan, Sept. 10, 2009.
    26. 甘堯江, 莊惠如, 金理祥, “應用於時頻廣播之傘型頂端負載天線分析,” 2008 時頻研討會, 中壢, 台灣, August, 28, 2008.
    27. Y.-C. Kan, L. –H Chin,and C.-H. Chen, “A Study on a Printed Planar Crescent-Like Antipodal Antenna”, 2008 Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Hangzhou, China, March 24-28, 2008.
    28. L.-C. Kuo, Y.-C. Kan, and H.-R. Chuang, “The EM Interaction of A Multilayered Superquadric-Ellipsoid Head Model with A Proximate Dipole Antenna at 900/1800 MHZ”, Taiwan-Japan International Symposium on Antenna and Propagation/URSI National Radio Science Conference, Taoyuan,Taiwan, 8-9 March, 2007.
    29. C.-C. Lin, Y. -C. Kan, H. -R. Chuang, „A 3-8-GHz Broadband Planar Triangular Sleeve Monopole Antenna for UWB Communication,” 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Hawaii, June 2007.
    30. 洪耀明*、甘堯江、陳映熾 (2007)，“研發以無線感測器網路及太陽能供電之坡地降雨量與地下水位即時監測系統-以霧社水庫為例”，96年電子計算機於土木水利工程應用研討會論文，第366-372頁。
    31. 徐泰鈺、邱冠璋、與甘堯江，“無線感測節點平台設計”，2007國際學術研討會，銘傳大學，桃園，3月23日，2007。
    32. 林季霆、李炫德、林惠嫻、徐啟倫、與甘堯江，“3G無線串列伺服器”，2007國際學術研討會，銘傳大學，桃園，3月23日，2007。
    33. 甘堯江, “超寬頻(UWB)無線脈衝電波傳播之電磁模擬與理論研究(I),” 二○○七年消息理論及通訊春季研討會暨國科會成果發表會，中正大學，嘉義，台灣，1月29-30，
    34. C.-C. Lin and H.-R. Chuang and Y.-C. Kan, “A Printed Planar UWB Triangular Monopole Antenna on Rigid Ground Plan”, The first European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Nice, France, 6 – 10 November 2006
    35. 洪耀明、甘堯江、陳映熾、吳家駒、與陳少鈞，“以無線感測器網路及嵌入式設備建立即時環境監測系統”，博學與雅緻研討會，明道管理學院，彰化，12月25日，2006。
    36. 洪耀明、甘堯江、陳映熾、蘇筱惠、與史乃鑑，“應用無線感測器網路及嵌入式系統於降雨及地下水位即時監測”, 2006年彰雲嘉大學校院聯盟學術研討會, 嘉義大學, 蘭潭, 11月21日, 2006.
    37. 洪耀明、甘堯江、蘇筱惠、閻嘉義, 與王晉倫，“無線感應網路在土層監控之試驗研究,” 第十五屆水利工程研討會, 中央大學, 中壢, 台灣, 7月5-6日
    38. C.-C. Lin, H.-R. Chuang, and Y.-C. Kan, “A Triangular Monopole Antenna for UWB Communication”, 2005 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium and URSI North American Radio Science Meeting, Washington, DC, July 2005.
    39. Chi-Wei Wu, Yao-Chiang Kan, and Hung-Mou Lee, “Electric dipole excitation and propagation of electromagnetic waves in a conducting medium”, 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Antenna and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Monterey, CA, 2004.
    40. 甘堯江, “使用多電腦計算之頻率溫度相關的高階時域有限差分法與時域有限體法量化電磁波與熱能的交互作用(I)”, 國科會電訊學門91年度研究計畫成果發表會, 長庚大學, 桃園, 台灣, 2003.
    41. Y. C. Kan and K. M. Chen, “Fourth-Order (FD)2TD Analysis of the Induced Electric Field in a Material Sample Placed Within a Rectangular Cavity”, presented at 1999 Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan, March 22-26, 1999.
    42. Y. C. Kan and K. M. Chen, “Quantification of Induced EM Fields in a Material Sample in an EM Cavity Using FDTD Method”, presented at 1998 IEEE AP-S and URSI Inter­national Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 21-26, 1998.

  • Research Project

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  • Publications and Patents

    1. Yao-Chiang Kan, “A Wireless Sensor Networks Enabled Inertial Sensor” in MEMS: Fundamental Technology and Applications (Devices, Circuits, and Systems), Chapter 18, pp. 401-415, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742, USA. (ISBN-13: 978-1-4665-1581-9, Date: June 05 2013)

  • Awards

    1. 2015 Teaching Excellent Award, Yuan Ze University

    2. 2013 Teaching Excellent Award, College of Electrical and Communication, Yuan Ze University

    3. 3013, Winner Team Advisor on Semiconductor Design and Application Competition, the 13th Macronix Golden Silicon Awards

    4. 2006 Teaching Innovation Awards, Ming Chung University

    5. 2004 Golden Awards on Electronic and Information  in 「補助大學及技專校院辦理就業學(課)程計畫」, Vocational Training Council, Council of Labor Affairs, Executive Yuan

    6. 1988, Member of The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of the Republic of China 

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