Chao-Yang Yang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Design, Tatung University, Taiwan

1. Education
1.1 Bachelor of Industrial Design, Tatung University, Taiwan (1993.09 – 1997.06)
1.2 Industrial Design, University of Central England, UK (1999.09 – 2000.09)
1.3 Industrial Design, Coventry University, UK (2000.11 – 2007.07)

2. Professional Experience
2.1 Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Design, Tatung University (2017.02 – Present)
2.2 Deputy Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Development, Tatung University (2018.08 – 2020.07)
2.3 Director, Instructional Technology Division, Center for Teaching and Learning Development, Tatung University (2017.04 – 2020.07)
2.4 Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Design, Tatung University (2015.05 – 2017.01)
2.5 Supervisor, Taiwan Designers Association (2013.01 – 2016.12)
2.6 Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Design, Chang Gung University (2008.08 – 2014.01)
2.7 Network Analyst, Entanet International Ltd., UK (2006 – 2008)
2.8 Interface Designer, Entanet International Ltd., UK (2003 – 2005)
2.9 Graphic Designer, Entanet International Ltd., UK (2001 – 2003)
2.10 Graphic and Web Designer, Megadata Ltd., UK (2000 – 2001)

3. Areas of Expertise
3.1 Emotional Design
3.2 Human Factors Engineering
3.3 Product Design
3.4 Usability Engineering
3.5 Website Design

4. Courses Taught
4.1 Technical Drawing
4.2 Fundamentals of Media Communication Design
4.3 Media Communication Design
4.4 Usability Engineering
4.5 Special Topics in Design
4.6 Design Sketching
4.7 Interface Design Seminar
4.8 Portfolio Design
4.9 Product Design
4.10 Basic Design
4.11 Design Lectures
4.12 Introduction to Design
4.13 Media Planning and Production
4.14 Website Planning and Design

5. Awards
5.1 Excellent Teacher Award – Outstanding Innovation in Teaching, Tatung University (2022-10-22)
5.2 “Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship” Competition, Creative Category Winner, Ministry of Education (2016-03-05)
5.3 4th Job Redesign Creativity Competition, Sensory Impairment Category, Third Prize, Ministry of Labor (2015-11-20)
5.4 MOE “Smart Life Integrated Innovative Cross-University Teaching Alliance” Project: T-Talent Workshop – Health-linked Nursing × Healing Series recognized as Excellent Course (2015-04-25)

6. Service Roles
6.1 Procurement Committee Member (2020.02.01 – Present)
6.2 Deputy Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Development (2018.08.01 – Present)
6.3 Director, Instructional Technology Division, Center for Teaching and Learning Development (2017.08.01 – Present)
6.4 Supervisor, Taiwan Designers Association (2013.10.01 – Present)
6.5 Library Committee Member, Tatung University (2014.03.01 – 2018.07.31)

7. Patent
7.1 Yang Chao-Yang, Vibration-type bicycle information transmission device, Patent No. I458659

8. Academic Research Projects (Principal/Co-PI)
8.1 AI-Assisted Concept Hybrid Design-Thinking Innovation App Under Constraints — Demonstration with Net-Zero Conditions (2025.08.01 – 2027.07.31)
8.2 Design and Validation of Web-based Concept-to-Prototype Cross-disciplinary Team Discussion System (2022.08.01 – 2024.07.31, 2 phases)
8.3 Optimal Air-Exhaust Curve Folding Method for Masks Worn with Glasses — Undergraduate Project (2022.07.01 – 2023.02.28)
8.4 Design for Olfactory Compensation via Other Senses for Patients with Temporary Anosmia — Undergraduate Project (2022.07.01 – 2023.02.28)
8.5 Development of Design-Oriented Workshop Curriculum and Teaching Tools via Cross-disciplinary AR Teacher Collaboration (2019.08.01 – 2022.07.31, 3 phases)

9. Industry–University Collaboration Projects (Selected)
9.1 Structured Reverse Analysis, Constraints, and AI Imaging Preview for Innovative Association — Case Example with Zero-Emission and Glassware Conditions (2024.08.01 – 2025.07.31)
9.2 Crawler Vehicle Exterior Design (2024.04.01 – 2024.09.30)
9.3 Literature Study on Fine Motor Coordination Exercise in Preventing and Alleviating Parkinson’s Disease (2023.11.01 – 2024.03.01)
9.4 System Module Design for Social and Physical Engagement of Older Adults via Intelligent Humanoid Robot (2023.06.01 – 2024.05.31)
9.5 Development of Robot-based CST Curriculum for Cognitive Decline Mitigation — Integrated with Health Tracking (2022.09.01 – 2023.04.30)
9.6 Establishment of Benchmark-Validation Map for Cross-disciplinary Innovation in DBL Curriculum (2022.08.01 – 2023.07.31)
9.7 Development of Monitoring, Alerting, Entertainment and Companion Robot for Home Care of Older Adults Living Alone (2021.06.01 – 2022.05.31)
9.8 Earlier projects (2010–2019): Design Thinking to Creative Output, Tinkering Expo, Assistive Devices for the Elderly, Smart Senior Welfare Alliance, Eyewear Design for Symmetry, Multimedia Hazard Perception for Cyclists, etc.

10. Journal Papers (Selected)
10.1 Yang, C.-Y.; Wang, C.-Y.; Pao, C.-L. (2025). The Impact of Negative Emotions on Product Purchase Decisions: A Study of Watch Design. BMC Psychology, 13, 447. (SCIE)
10.2 Yang, C.-Y.; Fu, Y.-C. (2024). The Influence of Reverse Innovation Teaching Model on Enhancing DBL Teaching Effectiveness. Teaching Practice Research, 4(4), 35–67.
10.3 Yang, C.-Y.; Fu, Y.-C. (2022). Concept Hybrid Strategy for Balancing Innovation Originality and Practicality. Journal of Science and Technology Management, 27(3), 93–126. (TSSCI)
10.4 Yang, C.-Y.; Wu, C.-T. (2017). Primary or Secondary Tasks? Dual-Task Interference Between Cyclist Hazard Perception and Cadence Control. Applied Ergonomics, 59, 65–72. (SCIE)
10.5 Lo, C.-H.; Yang, C.-Y.*; et al. (2012). Are Faces More Attractive with Glasses?. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers, 29(2), 125–135.

11. Conference Papers (Selected)
11.1 Yang, C.-Y.; Fu, Y.-C.; Shih, J.-Y. (2024). Research and Design for Sensory Compensation of Olfaction in Temporary Anosmia Patients. 31st HFES Annual Conference, ROC.
11.2 Yang, C.-Y.; Huang, D.-H.; Chou, J.-S.; Fu, Y.-C. (2023). CTM Design Thinking Tool Stimulates Creative Alpha and Beta Brain Activities. HCII 2023, Denmark.
11.3 Yang, C.-Y.; Wu, C.-T. (2011). Using On-Bicycle Rider Assistance Device While Cycling: A Hazard Perception Assessment. HCI International, USA.
11.4 Yang, C.-Y. (2006). Website Usability – A Formative Evaluation Method for Website. IEA2006 Congress, Netherlands.

12. Book
12.1 Yang, C.-Y.; Fu, Y.-C. (2022). Concept Hybridization for Innovation: Stepwise Design Thinking. Tatung University. (Result of 8-year MOE Seed Project; archived in National Central Library)