Experience

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

Chair Professor

2014/02~

Current Biochemical Engineering

Editor-in-Chief

2012/06~

Membrane Water Treatment (SCI indexed)

Editor-in-Chief

2009/08~

College of Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

Professor & Dean

2006/08~2012/07

Separation and Purification Technology

Editorial Board Member

2006/01~

Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers

Editorial Board Member

1997/08~

Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

Professor & Chair

1996/08~2002/07

Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

Professor

1993/06~2014/01

Department of Chemical Engineering, Yuan Ze University

Associate Professor

1989/09~1993/05

Energy and Resources Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Researcher

1988/09~1989/09

Education

National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering

1986

Research Fields and Expertise

1. Separation Science and Technology

2. Membrane Separation Processes

3. Preparation and Applications of Nanocomposite Adsorbents

4. Preparation and Applications of Nanoparticle-Mixed Matrix and Nanostructured Membranes

5. Wastewater Treatment (Advanced Oxidation Processes)

6. Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering

Honors and Awards

2013

Y.Z. Hsu Scientific Paper Award (Green Technology), Far Eastern Y.Z. Hsu Science & Technology Memorial Foundation, Taiwan

2008

Outstanding Research Fellow Award, Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), Taiwan

2006/08~2014/01

Chair Professor, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

2005/08~2008/07

Research Fellow Award, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan

2002/08~2005/07

Research Fellow Award, Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), Taiwan

1996/08~2002/07

Outstanding Research Award (傑出獎), Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), Taiwan

Refereed SCI Papers in Recent 5 Years (2015~)

1. A.T. Nguyen and R.S. Juang*, Photocatalytic degradation of p-chlorophenol by hybrid H2O2 and TiO2 in aqueous suspensions under UV irradiation, Journal of Environmental Management, 147 (2015) 271-277.
2. R.S. Juang, C.T. Hsieh*, J.Q. Hsiao, H.T. Hsiao, D.Y. Tzou and M.M. Huq, Size-controlled platinum nanoparticles prepared by modified-version atomic layer deposition for ethanol oxidation, Journal of Power Sources, 275 (2015) 845-851.
3. R.L. Tseng, F.C. Wu and R.S. Juang*, Adsorption of CO2 at atmospheric pressure on activated carbons prepared from melamine-modified phenol-formaldehyde resins, Separation and Purification Technology, 140 (2015) 53-60.
4. C.T. Hsieh*, J.R. Liu, R.S. Juang, C.E. Lee and Y.F. Chen, Microwave synthesis of copper network onto lithium iron phosphate cathode materials for improved electrochemical performance, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 153 (2015) 103-109.
5. R.S. Juang, B.T. Wong and D.J. Lee*, Accessible mixotrophic growth of denitrifying sulfide removal consortium, Bioresource Technology, 185 (2015) 362-367.
6. R.S. Juang, C.T. Hsieh*, P.A. Chen and Y.F. Chen, Microwave-assisted synthesis of titania coating onto polymeric separators for improved lithium-ion battery performance, Journal of Power Sources, 286 (2015) 526-533.
7. R.S. Juang, P.C. Yang*, H.W. Wen, C.Y. Lin, S.C. Lee and T.W. Chang, Synthesis and chemosensory properties of terpyridine-containing diblock polycarbazole through RAFT polymerization, Reactive and Functional Polymers, 93 (2015) 130-137.
8. M.L. Nguyen and R.S. Juang*, Improved biosorption of phenol using crosslinked chitosan beads after modification with histidine and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, 20(3) (2015) 614-621.
9. R.S. Juang, C. Huang*, H.Y. Jheng, C. Li, L.Y. Wu and Y.J. Chang, Cyclonic plasma activation on microporous poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes for improving surface hydrophilicity, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 54 (2015) 76-82.
10. P.C. Yang*, C.Y. Li, H.C. Chen and R.S. Juang*, Synthesis, photochemical properties, and self-assembly of diblock copolymer bearing azobenzene moieties, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 54 (2015) 155-164.
11. M.L. Nguyen and R.S. Juang*, Modification of crosslinked chitosan beads with histidine and Saccharomyces cerevisiae for enhanced Ni(II) biosorption, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 56 (2015) 96-102.
12. W.C. Chen#, R.S. Juang# and Y.H. Wei*, Applications of a lipopeptide surfactant, surfactin, produced by microorganisms, Biochemical Engineering Journal, 103 (2015) 158-169. [#co-first author]
13. C.T. Hsieh*, J.P. Hsu, H.H. Hsu, W.H. Lin and R.S. Juang*, Hierarchical oil-water separation membrane using carbon fabrics decorated with carbon nanotubes, Surface and Coatings Technology, 286 (2016) 148-154.
14. M.L. Nguyen, C. Huang and R.S. Juang*, Synergistic biosorption between phenol and nickel(II) from binary mixtures on chemically and biologically modified chitosan beads, Chemical Engineering Journal, 286 (2016) 68-75.
15. A.T. Nguyen and R.S. Juang*, Treatment of o-cresol/4-chlorophenol binary mixtures in aqueous solutions by TiO2 photocatalysis under UV irradiation, Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(15) (2016) 6820-6828.
16. R.S. Juang, H.W. Wen, M.T. Chen and P.C. Yang*, Enhanced sensing ability of fluorescent chemosensors with triphenylamine-functionalized conjugated polyfluorene, Sensors and Actuators: B. Chemical, 231 (2016) 399-411.
17. A.T. Nguyen, C.T. Hsieh and R.S. Juang*, Substituent effects on photodegradation of phenols in binary mixtures by hybrid H2O2 and TiO2 suspensions under UV irradiation, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 62 (2016) 68-75.
18. R.S. Juang*, W.T. Hou, Y.C. Huang, Y.C. Tseng and C. Huang*, Surface hydrophilic modifications on polypropylene membranes by remote methane/oxygen mixture plasma discharges, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 65 (2016) 420-426.
19. T.A. Nguyen, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Effective removal of sulfur dyes from water by biosorption and subsequent immobilized laccase degradation on crosslinked chitosan beads, Chemical Engineering Journal, 304 (2016) 313-324.
20. T.A. Nguyen, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Biosorption and biodegradation of a sulfur dye in high-strength dyeing wastewater by Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans, Journal of Environmental Management, 182 (2016) 265-271.
21. C.C. Fu, R.S. Juang*, M.M. Huq and C.T. Hsieh, Enhanced adsorption and photodegradation of phenol in aqueous suspensions of titania/graphene oxide composite catalysts, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 67 (2016) 338-345.
22. J.H Zhang, Y.W. Shao, C.T. Hsieh*, Y.F. Chen, T.C. Su, J.P. Hsu and R.S. Juang*, Synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles onto fluorinated carbon fabrics for contaminant removal and oil-water separation, Separation and Purification Technology, 174 (2017) 312-319.
23. C.T. Hsieh*, W.H. Lin, Y.F. Chen, D.Y. Tzou, P.Q. Chen and R.S. Juang*, Microwave synthesis of copper catalysts onto reduced graphene oxide sheets for non-enzymatic glucose oxidation, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 71 (2017) 77-83.
24. Y.C. Chiang and R.S. Juang*, Surface modifications of carbonaceous materials for carbon dioxide adsorption: A review, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 71 (2017) 214-234.
25. Y.C. Chiang, W.L. Hsu, S.Y. Lin and R.S. Juang*, Enhanced CO₂ adsorption on activated carbon fibers grafted with nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes, Materials, 10(5) (2017) 511.
26. C.C. Yu#, B.C. Ho#, R.S. Juang#, Y.S. Hsiao*, R.V.R. Naidu, C.W. Kuo, Y.W. You, J.J. Shyue, J.T. Fang* and P.L. Chen*, Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-based nanofiber mats as an organic bioelectronic platform for programming multiple capture/release cycles of circulating tumor cells, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9(36) (2017) 30329-30342. [#co-first author]
27. R.S. Juang, Y.C. Ju, C.S. Liao, K.S. Lin, H.C. Lu, S.F. Wang and A.C. Sun*, Synthesis of carbon dots on Fe3O4 nanoparticles as recyclable visible-light photocatalysts, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 53(11) (2017) 5200404.
28. J.D. Xie, C.C. Fu, C.C. Liao and R.S. Juang*, Sol-gel deposition of silica nanospheres onto polymeric separators for improved performance of Li-ion batteries, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 81 (2017) 199-205.
29. Z.F. Yang, L.Y. Li*, C.T. Hsieh* and R.S. Juang*, Co-precipitation of magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles onto carbon nanotubes for the removal of copper ions from aqueous solution, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 82 (2018) 56-63.
30. Y.C. Cheng, C.C. Fu, Y.S. Hsiao, C.C. Chien and R.S. Juang*, Clearance of low molecular-weight uremic toxins p-cresol, creatinine, and urea from simulated serum by adsorption, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 252 (2018) 203-210.
31. I.C. Lee*, J.F. Chang and R.S. Juang*, Recent advances and perspectives on capture and concentration of label-free rare cells for biomedical science and engineering research, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 85 (2018) 40-55.
32. R.S. Juang, Y.C. Yei, C.S. Liao, K.S. Lin, H.C. Lu, S.F. Wang and A.C. Sun*, Synthesis of magnetic Fe3O4/activated carbon nanocomposites with high surface area as recoverable adsorbents, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 90 (2018) 51-60.
33. Z.F. Yang, L.Y. Li*, C.T. Hsieh*, R.S. Juang* and Y.A. Gandomi, Fabrication of magnetic iron oxide@graphene composites for the adsorption of copper ions from aqueous solutions, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 219 (2018) 30-39.
34. C.H. Nguyen, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange by palladium-doped TiO2 photocatalysis for water reuse: Efficiency and degradation pathways, Journal of Cleaner Production, 202 (2018) 413-127.
35. R.S. Juang, C.C. Chien, C.L. Yao, S.H. Yu and A.C. Sun*, Preparation of magnetically recoverable mesoporous silica nanocomposites for effective adsorption of urea in simulated serum, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 91 (2018) 22-31.
36. M.L. Tran, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Removal of metronidazole by TiO2 and ZnO photocatalysis: A comprehensive comparison of process optimization and transformation products, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(28) (2018) 28285-28295.
37. M.L. Tran, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Effects of water matrix components on degradation efficiency and pathways of antibiotic metronidazole by UV/TiO2 photocatalysis, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 276 (2019) 32-38.
38. S.Y. Gu, C.T. Hsieh*, Y.A. Gandomi, Z.F. Yang, LY. Li, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Functionalization of activated carbons with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the removal of copper ions from aqueous solution, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 277 (2019) 499-505.
39. S.Y. Gu, C.T. Hsieh*, Y.Y. Tsai, Y.A. Gandomi, S.C. Yeom, K.D. Kihm*, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Sulfur and nitrogen co-doped graphene quantum dots as a fluorescent quenching probe for highly sensitive detection toward mercury ions, ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2(2) (2019) 790-798.
40. L.S. Roselin*, R.S. Juang*, C.T. Hsieh, S. Sagadevan, A. Umar, R. Selvin and H.H. Hegazy, Recent advances and perspectives of carbon-based nanostructures as anode materials for Li-ion batteries, Materials, 12(8) (2019) 1229.
41. M.L. Tran, C.C. Fu and R.S. Juang*, Removal of metronidazole and amoxicillin mixtures by UV/TiO2 photocatalysis: An insight into degradation pathways and performance improvement, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(12) (2019) 11846-11855.
42. C.H. Nguyen and R.S. Juang*, Efficient removal of cationic dyes from water by a combined adsorption-photocatalysis process using platinum-doped titanate nanomaterials, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 99 (2019) 166-179.
43. C.H. Nguyen and R.S. Juang*, Efficient removal of methylene blue by a hybrid adsorption- photocatalysis process using reduced graphene oxide/titanate nanotube composites for water reuse, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (in press, 2019).
44. C.C. Fu, C.T. Hsieh*, R.S. Juang*, J.W. Yang, S.Y. Gu and Y.A. Gandomi, Highly efficient carbon quantum dot suspensions and membranes for sensitive/selective detection and adsorption/recovery of mercury ions from aqueous solutions, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (in press, 2019).
45. R.S. Juang, C.J. Su, M.C. Wu, H.C. Lu, S.F. Wang and A.C. Sun*, Fabrication of magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles with unidirectional extension pattern by a facile and eco-friendly microwave-assisted solvothermal method, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (in press, 2019).
46. H.N. Tran*, H.C. Nguyen, S.H. Woo, T.V. Nguyen, S. Vigneswaran, A. Hosseini-Bandegharaei, J. Rinklebe, A.K. Sarmah, A. Ivanets, G.L. Dotto, T.T. Bui, R.S. Juang* and H.P. Chao*, Removal of various contaminants from water by renewable lignocellulose-derived biosorbents: A comprehensive and critical review, Critical Reviews in Environmental Science & Technology (in press, 2019).
47. R.S. Juang, K.S. Wang, Y.W. Cheng, C.C. Fu, W.T. Chen, C.M. Liu, C.C. Chien, R.J. Jeng and T.Y. Liu*, Floating SERS substrates of silver nanoparticles-graphene based nanosheets for rapid detection of biomolecules and clinical uremic toxins, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects (in press, 2019).
48. N.V. Mdlovu, K.S. Lin*, Y. Chen*, M.J.C. Espinoza, R.S. Juang, T.W. Chang and Y.S. Lin, Formulation and characterization of multifunctional polymer modified-iron oxide magnetic nanocarrier for doxorubicin delivery, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (in press, 2019).