Professor Yao-Tsung Ko
Education:
Ph.D. in Industrial Design, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Current Positions:
Professor, Department of Industrial Design, Tunghai University
Director, Program in Performing Arts and Creative Studies, College of Creativity, Tunghai University
Previous Academic and Administrative Experience:
General Affairs Director, Tunghai University
Associate Dean, College of Creativity, Tunghai University
Chair, Department of Industrial Design, Tunghai University
Supervisor, Tunghai University Alumni Association
Industry Experience:
Review Committee Member, Excellent Product Association of R.O.C.
Product Design Manager, Maofa Electronics Co., Ltd.
Design Director, e-design studio
Design Consultant, SPEXUS Technology Inc. (USA)
Areas of Expertise
Industrial Design
Mechanical Design
Design Management
Product Planning
Design Psychology
Model Making
Manufacturing Processes
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Research Interests
Innovative Product Design
Green Product Design
Orange Product Design
Sustainable Design for Living
Aged Product Design
Design Integration and Management
Design Planning
Systematic Innovative Design
Product Planning and Strategy
Publications
Journal Articles
Ming-Shih Chen, Yao-Tsung Ko*, Wen-Che Hsieh (2021.8). Exploring the Planning and Configuration of the Hospital Wayfinding System by Space Syntax: A Case Study of Cheng Ching Hospital, Chung Kang Branch in Taiwan. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 10(8): 570. (SCI)
Yao-Tsung Ko* (2020.4). Modeling an Innovative Green Design Method for Sustainable Products. Sustainability, 12(8): 3351. (SCI) DOI:10.3390/su12083351.
Yao-Tsung Ko*, Mei-Chia Chiu (2019.5). Design Demands of Healing Products for Postpartum Depression Tendency. Journal of Arts and Design, 7, 17-35.
Ming-Shih Chen, Yao-Tsung Ko, Li-Hui Lee (2018.5). The Relation Between Urban Riverbank Reconstruction and Tourism Attractiveness Shaping: A Case Study of Love River in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 17(2), 353–360. (A&HCI)
Yao-Tsung Ko*, Chang-Ruei Huang (2017.8). A DSM-Based Route Planning Method for Touring Historic Street. The International Journal of Engineering and Science, 6(8), 01-13.
Yao-Tsung Ko* (2017.05). Modeling a Hybrid-Compact Design Matrix for New Product Innovation. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 107, 345-359. (SCI, EI)
Ming-Shih Chen*, Yao-Tsung Ko (2016.05). Using the Kano Model to Analyze the Formation of Regional Attractive Factors of Art Street in Taichung, Taiwan. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 15(2), 271–278. (A&HCI)
Yao-Tsung Ko*, Ming-Shih Chen, Chih-Chieh Yang, Meng-Cong Zheng (2015.02). Modeling a Contradiction-Oriented Design Approach for Innovative Product Design. Proc IMechE Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 229(SI), 199–211. (SCI)
Hung-Yuan Chen*, Chih-Chieh Yang, Yao-Tsung Ko, Yu-Ming Chang, Hua-Cheng Chang (2014.09). Product Form Feature Selection Methodology Based on Numerical Definition-Based Design. Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 22(3), 183-196. (SCI)
Yao-Tsung Ko* (2013.06). Optimizing Product Architecture for Complex Design. Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 21(2), 87-102. (SCI)
Conference Papers
Ming-Shih Chen, Yao-Tsung Ko* and Wen-Che Hsieh, (2021.8), Exploring the Planning and Configuration of the Hospital Wayfinding System by Space Syntax: A Case Study of Cheng Ching Hospital, Chung Kang Branch in Taiwan. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 10(8): 570. (SCI)
2. Yao-Tsung Ko*, (2020.4), Modeling an Innovative Green Design Method for
Sustainable Products. Sustainability, 12(8): 3351. (SCI) DOI:10.3390/su12083351.
Yao-Tsung Ko*, Mei-Chia Chiu, (2019.5), “Design Demands of Healing Products for Postpartum Depression Tendency”, Journal of Arts and Design, 7, 17-35.
Ming-Shih Chen, Yao-Tsung Ko and Li-Hui Lee, (2018.5), “The Relation Between Urban Riverbank Reconstruction and Tourism Attractiveness Shaping- A Case Study of Love River in Kaohsiung, Taiwan” Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 17(2), 353–360. (A&HCI)
5. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Chang-Ruei Huang, (2017.8), “A DSM-Based Route Planning Method for Touring Historic Street” The International Journal of Engineering and Science, 6(8), 01-13.
6. Yao-Tsung Ko*, (2017.05), “Modeling a hybrid-compact design matrix for new product innovation” Computers & Industrial Engineering, 107, 345-359. (SCI, EI)
7. Ming-Shih Chen* and Yao-Tsung Ko, (2016.05), “ Using the Kano Model to Analyze the Formation of Regional Attractive Factors of Art Street in Taichung, Taiwan” Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 15(2), 271–278 (A&HCI)
8. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Ming-Shih Chen, Chih-Chieh Yang and Meng-Cong Zheng, (2015.02) “ Modelling a contradiction-oriented design approach for innovative product design” Proc IMechE Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 229(SI), 199–211. (SCI)
9. Hung-Yuan Chen*, Chih-Chieh Yang, Yao-Tsung Ko,Yu-Ming Chang and Hua-Cheng Chang, (2014.09), “Product form feature selection methodology based on numerical definition-based design”, Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 22(3), 183-196. (SCI)
10. Yao-Tsung Ko* , (2013.06),“Optimizing Product Architecture for Complex Design ”, Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 21(2), 87-102. (SCI)
研討會論文
1. Yao-Tsung Ko, (2019.5), “Environmental Planning of Sustainable Green Camping Area:
A Case of Xinshe District of Taichung City in Taiwan,” ANIMH 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development Practices in Engineering Technology and Applied
Sciences (SPEA-MAY-2019), P.5,11~12, May, 2019, Hong Kong.
2. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Meng-Cong Zheng, and Chi-Hung Lo, (2017.7), “Modeling a Systematic-Innovation Approach for Green Product Design”, The 6th International Conference, DUXU 2017 Held as Part of HCI International 2017 Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 9-14, 2017, Springer International Publishing AG 2017A. Marcus and W. Wang (Eds.): DUXU 2017, Part III, LNCS 10290, pp. 488-500. (EI)
3. Chia-Chen Lu* , Yao-Tsung Ko (2017.07). The Use of Laddering to Explore the Designs of Behavior Modification Products. 2017 International Conference on Innovation and Management (IAM2017s), July 4-7, 2017, Osaka, Japan.
4. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Ming-Shih Chen, Chia-Chen Lu, (2017.05), “Modeling Travel Route Planning Approach for Old Street: A Case Study of Taichung Nantun Old Street in Taiwan”, 2017 International Conference on Advancements in Social Sciences and Multidisciplinary
Studies (ICASM2017), P.67, 26-27, May, 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
5. Ming-Shih Chen*, Ming-Lun Li, Yao-Tsung Ko, (2016.09), “ Residents’ Emotion of Rebuilding Urban Blue and Green Belt: Case Study on Taichung Calligraphy Greenway and Kaohsiung Love River” , International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research, (KEER 2016), University of Leeds, 31 Aug. ~ 2 Sep. 2016, Leeds, UK.
6. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Ming-Shih Chen, Chia-Chen Lu, (2016.05.), “ A systematic- innovation design approach for green product”, 2016 World Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences (WCEAS 2016), P.35., 28-29, May, 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
7. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Chia-Chen Lu, Li-Hui Lee, (2016.04.), “A contradiction-based approach for innovative product design”, 2016 Hong Kong Conference, P.26., 28-30 April, 2016, Hong Kong.
8. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Chi-Hung Lo, Ping-Hong Kuo, (2015.12), “A Green-Bike Rental System Design and Plan for Developing Sustainable Environment”, 2015 The 4th Hong Kong International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (HKICEAS 2015), P.75., 16-18, Dec., 2015, Hong Kong.
9. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Ming-Shih Chen, Pei-Ling Wu, (2015.06), “Green Bikeway Planning for Sustainable Environment in Scenic Area”, Seoul International Conference on Applied Science and Engineering (SICASE 2015), 27-29 June, 2015, Seoul, Korea.
10. Yao-Tsung Ko*, Ping-Hong Kuo, Chi-Hung Lo, (2015.01), “Integrating AD and TRIZ Approaches for New Product Innovation”, Seoul International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science, (SICEAS 2015), 08-10 Jan. 2015, Seoul, Korea.
Books
Ko, Yao-Tsung* (2009.09). Innovative Management: Methodologies for Managing New Product Development and Innovation. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller, Mauritius.
Ko, Yao-Tsung* (2017.09). Green Design — Innovative Thinking and Practice. Chapter 2: Sustainable Environment and Green Product Design. Chi-Kuo International.
Ko, Yao-Tsung* (2015.05). Pursuing Sustainable Living: Seeing the Power of Green Design. Ministry of Education, Taiwan.
Lo, Jih-Hung; Kuo, Bing-Hong; Ko, Yao-Tsung (2015.06). Design Strategies and Trends for Elderly Assistive Devices, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung* (2015.06). Applications of Orange Technology for Elderly Design, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung* (2015.06). Application of Patent Mapping to Elderly Mobility Aids Design, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung* (2015.06). Applications of Advanced Green Technology for Design, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung* (2015.06). Innovative Product Design of Customized Standing Walking Aids for the Elderly, Tunghai University.
Patents
Wei-Hsin Hsieh, Chih-Kuang Tai, Yao-Tsung Ko, et al. (2007.6). Liquid Crystal Television. US Patent Application #20070206123.
Yea-Jye Hou, Yao-Tsung Ko, Wei-Hsin Hsieh, et al. (2006.5). Display Including a Light Source for Illuminating Input/Output Terminals. US Patent No. 7,333,710.
Ko, Yao-Tsung; Su, Hsiang-Wei (2020.10). Air Purifier with Intelligent Control. Taiwan Patent No. M603098.
Ko, Yao-Tsung; Chen, Chih-Chang; Chang, Hui-Hsia (2017.11). Gardening Percussion Tool. Taiwan Patent No. M551407.
Ko, Yao-Tsung; Chen, Chih-Chang; Huang, Mei-Juan (2017.11). Foldable Portable Planting Box. Taiwan Patent No. M551408.
Ko, Yao-Tsung; Jiao, Wan-Ju (2018.02). Solar-Powered Sleeping Pillow. Taiwan Patent No. M554967.
… [Further patents available upon request]
Awards
Ko, Yao-Tsung; Li, Tong-Liang (2007.3). Multimedia AV Power Cable. 2007 iF Product Design Award, Germany.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2007.1). Home AV Net Streaming System. 2007 CES International Innovation Design Award, USA.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2012.1). Structural Matrix-Based Modeling for Designing Product Variety. Best Paper Award 2011, Journal of Engineering Design.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2013.9). One-Hand Basketball Shooter. Award for Instruction, 2013 Toy & Children’s Products Creative Design Competition.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2011.2). Teaching Innovation Award, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2009.7). Distinguished Alumni Award, Department of Industrial Design, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2014.3). Selected for Who’s Who 2014.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2014.12). Teaching Excellence Award, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2019.5). Outstanding Award for Industry-Academia Collaboration, Tunghai University.
Ko, Yao-Tsung (2022.05). Excellence Award for Industry-Academia Collaboration, Tunghai University.