Dr. Ming-Kuan Tsai

Research Scientist
National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

My URL
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Biography

Dr. Ming-Kuan Tsai is an Assistant Research Fellow at Research Center for Hazard Mitigation and Prevention, National Central University, Taiwan. His research focused on Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Disaster Management, and Information Technology. He has published 21 articles in journals, as well as 28 papers in conferences. He is member of editorial board in journals such as Radical Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology, International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems, International Journal of Mechanical Science and Civil Engineering, and Scientia Research Library. He is also serving as reviewer in journals such as Construction Management and Economics, Automation in Construction (SCI and EI), Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Advanced Engineering Informatics (SCI and EI), and American Journal of Software Engineering and Applications.

Area of Interest:

Computer Sciences
Engineering Management
Disaster Management
Information Technology
Computing Technology

Selected Publications

  1. Tsai, M.K., 2015. Improving efficiency in emergency response for construction site fires: An exploratory case study. J. Civil Eng. Manage., .

  2. Tsai, M.K., 2015. Enhancing post-nuclear temporary housing solutions in Taiwan. Ksce J. Civil Eng., 19: 1292-1301.
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  3. Yau, N.J., M.K. Tsai, H.L. Wang, D.M. Hung, C.S. Chen and W.K. Hsu, 2014. Improving bridge collapse detection and on-site emergency alarms: A case study in Taiwan. Saf. Sci., 70: 133-142.
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  4. Yau, N.J., M.K. Tsai and E.N. Yulita, 2014. Improving efficiency for post-disaster transitional housing in Indonesia: An exploratory case study. Disaster Prev. Manage., 23: 157-174.
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  5. Tsai, M.K., 2014. Streamlining information representation during construction accidents. Ksce J. Civil Eng., 18: 1945-1954.
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  6. Tsai, M.K., 2014. Designing postdisaster temporary housing facilities: Case study in Indonesia. Nat. Hazards Rev., 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000163.
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  7. Tsai, M.K., 2014. Automatically determining accidental falls in field surveying: A case study of integrating accelerometer determination and image recognition. Saf. Sci., 66: 19-26.
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  8. Tsai, M.K. and N.J. Yau, 2014. Using mobile disaster response system in bridge management. J. Civil Eng. Manage., 20: 737-745.
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  9. Tsai, M.K. and N.J. Yau, 2014. Enhancing collapse detection and alarms in bridge management. Appl. Mech. Mater., 479-480: 1180-1184.
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  10. Tsai, M.K., P.H.E. Liu and N.J. Yau, 2013. Using electronic maps and augmented reality-based training materials as escape guidelines for nuclear accidents: An explorative case study in Taiwan. Br. J. Educ. Technol., Vol. 44. 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2012.01325.x.
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  11. Tsai, M.K., J.B. Yang and N.J. Yau, 2013. Developing computer-based schedule delay analysis methods based on information flow analysis: A case study. J. Civil Eng. Manage., 19: 823-835.
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  12. Tsai, M.K. and N.J. Yau, 2013. Using augmented-reality and mobile three-dimensional graphics techniques in relief work on radiological disaster sites. Nucl. Technol. Radiat. Prot., 28: 332-340.
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  13. Tsai, M.K. and N.J. Yau, 2013. Improving information access for emergency response in disasters. Nat. Hazards, 66: 343-354.
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  14. Tsai, M.K. and N.J. Yau, 2013. Enhancing usability of augmented-reality-based mobile escape guidelines for radioactive accidents. J. Environ. Radioact., 118: 15-20.
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  15. Liu, P.H.E. and M.K. Tsai, 2013. Using augmented-reality-based mobile learning material in EFL English composition: An exploratory case study. Br. J. Educ. Technol., Vol. 44. 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2012.01302.x.
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  16. Tsai, M.K., Y.C. Lee, C.H. Lu, M.H. Chen, T.Y. Chou and N.J. Yau, 2012. Integrating geographical information and augmented reality techniques for mobile escape guidelines on nuclear accident sites. J. Environ. Radioact., 109: 36-44.
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  17. Tsai, M.K., Y.C. Lee, C.H. Lu, M.H. Chen, T.Y. Chou and N.J. Yau, 2012. Integrating four-dimensional geographical information and mobile techniques into radiological accident emergency response training. Nucl. Technol. Radiat. Prot., 27: 84-92.
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  18. Jyh-Bin, Y. and T. Ming-Kuan, 2010. Computerized ICBF method for schedule delay analysis. J. Constr. Eng. Manage., 137: 583-592.

  19. Tsai, M.K., 2009. Improving communication barriers for on-site information flow: An exploratory study. Adv. Eng. Inf., 23: 323-331.
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  20. Tsai, M.K., J.B. Yang and C.Y. Lin, 2007. Synchronization-based model for improving on-site data collection performance. Autom. Constr., 16: 323-335.
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  21. Tsai, M.K., J.B. Yang and C.Y. Lin, 2007. Integrating wireless and speech technologies for synchronous on-site data collection. Autom. Constr., 16: 378-391.
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