Founder  Tai-An Chen

Main Experience

• Founder, Astray Square Ltd. (Feb, 2023 - Present)
• Special Researcher, Taiwan Construction Research Institute (Sep, 2022 - Present) 
• Assistant Professor, Department of Harbor and River Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University (Aug, 2019 - Sep, 2022)
• Project Engineer, Taiwan Construction Research Institute (Mar, 2017 - Jun, 2019)

Education

• PhD, Department of Civil Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (Aug, 2012 - Sep, 2016)
• Master's, Department of Civil Engineering, National Chiao Tung University (Aug, 2009 - Jul, 2011) 
• Bachelor's, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung (Aug, 2005 - Jul, 2009)

National Exams and Certifications

• Civil Engineer, Professional Civil Engineer Examination (2013)
• Passed the Civil Servant Third-level Special Examination (2012)
• Passed the Civil Servant General Examination (2012)

Patents

• Testing Method. Republic of China Invention Patent, Certificate No. I626442
• Method for Manufacturing Binding Materials and Mortar Hardened Products and Mortar Hardened Products Formed Thereby. Republic of China Invention Patent, Certificate No. I682916
• Testing Method. People's Republic of China Invention Patent, Certificate No. 4269267
• Sustainability Characteristics Target Evaluation System. Republic of China Invention Patent, Application No. 113213799.

Journal Publications

• Tai-An Chen (2022, Apr). Activation energy approach for alkali-activated glass inorganic binders in different aging conditions. Advances in Cement Research, 34(4), 161-174. First arthor and Corresponding arthor. (SCI) 
• Chan-Yi Lin, Tai-An Chen (2022, Jan). Effects of composition type and activator on fly ash-based alkali activated materials. Polymers, 14(1), 63. Corresponding arthor. (SCI) 
• Cheng-Wei Hung, Ying-Kuan Tsai, Tai-An Chen, Hsin-Hung Lai and Pin-Wen Wu (2021, Jun). Numerical study of pressure attenuation effect on tunnel structures subjected to blast loads. Applied Sciences-Basel, 11(12), 5646. Corresponding arthor. (SCI) 
• Tai-An Chen (2021, May). Mechanical properties of glass-based geopolymers affected by activator and curing conditions under optimal aging conditions. Crystals, 11(5), 502. First arthor and corresponding arthor. (SCI) 
• Wei-Chung Yeih, Jiang-Jhy Chang and Tai-An Chen (2020, Oct). A closer look at cracks in marine infrastructure. Impact, 4, 49-51. 
• Cheng-Wei Hung, Hsin-Hung Lai, Bor-Cherng Shen, Pin-Wen Wu and Tai-An Chen (2020, Sep). Development and validation of overpressure response model in steel tunnels subjected to external explosion. Applied Sciences-Basel, 10(18), 6166. Corresponding arthor. (SCI)
• Cheng-Wei Hung, Ying-Kuan Tsai, Tai-An Chen and Pin-Wen Wu (2020, Sep). An experimentally validated numerical model for the near-field explosion of an ammunition storage magazine. Applied Sciences-Basel, 10(19), 6849. (SCI) 
• Tai-An Chen (2020, Jun). Optimum curing temperature and duration of alkali activated glass inorganic binders. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, 43(6), 592-602. (First Author and Corresponding arthor, SCI Indexed)
• Tai-An Chen, Ji-Hsien Chen and Jong-Shin Huang (2017, Jan). Effects of activator and aging process on the compressive strengths of alkali-activated glass inorganic binders. Cement and Concrete Composites, 76, 1-12. (First Author, SCI Indexed)
• Chun-Wei Chuang, Tai-An Chen (July 2023). "Opportunities and Challenges for Civil Engineers in the Wave of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance." Engineer Journal, 101, 95-97. (Corresponding Author)
• Wei-Chung Yeh, Ya-Wen Yang, Chien-Chih Chang, Tai-An Chen (September 2022). "Research on Precast Permeable Concrete Products Made from Arc Furnace Slag." Engineer Journal, 98, 76-87. (Corresponding Author)
• Ying-Chia Chang, Tai-An Chen (January 2022). "Effects of Different Types of Fibers on Concrete Properties." Modern Construction, (505), 26-34. (Corresponding Author)
• Chan-Yi Lin, Chen-Chen Huang, Tai-An Chen, Chin Chang (July 2021). "Engineering Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag and Portland Cement Composite Mortar." Concrete Technology, 15(3), 46-51. (Corresponding Author)
• Yung-Lin Luo, Tai-An Chen (April 2021). "Evaluation of the Activity Index of Fine-Grinded Coal Bottom Ash as Pozzolanic Material." Engineer Journal, 92, 85-93. (Corresponding Author)
• Jun-Fu Chang, Tai-An Chen (July 2020). "Durability of Bagged Dry-Mix Ultra-High-Performance Concrete." Engineer Journal, 89, 77-84. (Corresponding Author)
• Ching-En Yang, Tai-An Chen (April 2020). "Effect of Environmental Temperature on the Setting Time of Glass Inorganic Polymer." Concrete Technology, 14(2), 65-72. (Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen, Chih-Yung Chiu (September 2019). "Benefits of Coal Ash in Incineration Recycled Aggregate as Low Strength Controlled Material." Engineer Journal, 86, 59-65. (First Author, Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen, Chih-Yung Chiu, Yi-Ting Zhong (July 2019). "Compressive Strength of Gray-Tang Ash Cement Mortar." Concrete Technology, 13(3), 47-52. (First Author, Corresponding Author)
• Chih-Yung Chiu, Shen-Bo Xu, Tai-An Chen (April 2019). "Base Concrete with High Fly Ash Content." Concrete Technology, 13(2), 70-77. (Corresponding Author)
• Chih-Yung Chiu, Tai-An Chen (October 2018). "Applicability of CLSM with Recycled Aggregates by Current Verification Methods." Concrete Technology, 12(4), 70-75. (Corresponding Author)
• Hsun-Hsin Wang, Tai-An Chen, Chong-Xin Huang (April 2018). "Engineering Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Alkali-Activated Glass Mortar." Concrete Technology, 12(2), 65-74. (Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen (October 2017). "Quality Management of Sand and Gravel Aggregates in Taiwan." Concrete Technology, 11(4), 56-63. (First Author, Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen, Chong-Xin Huang (October 2016). "Preparation and Properties of Alkali-Activated Glass Inorganic Binders." Concrete Technology, 10(3), 43-53. (First Author)

Other publicatoins

• Tai-An Chen (January 2018). "Special Issue on Sand and Gravel" (ISBN: 9789869611404). Taiwan Sand and Gravel Association. Served as Chief Editor.
• Tai-An Chen (June 2019). "Risks of Engineering Materials in the Circular Economy." Engineer Report, (1173, 2).
• Tai-An Chen (March 2019). "Exploration of Raw Material Selection for Low Strength Controlled Materials with Re-digging Properties." Engineer Report, (1163, 2-3).
• Tai-An Chen (January 2018). "Countermeasures for the Smuggling of Waste Materials – Self-Protective Strategies for Sand and Gravel Industry." Special Issue on Sand and Gravel (ISBN: 9789869611404), (48-53).

Conference Paper

• Tai-An Chen, Ran Huang (2018, Sep). Effect of activator and aging process on the properties of fly ash base geopolymer. Coal Ash Asia 2018, ShuoZhou, China. (First Arthor).
• Tai-An Chen (2017, Oct). Effects of activator and aging process on the compressive strengths of alkali-activated glass inorganic binders. Low Carbon Emission Inorganic Polymer Green Cement and Concrete Preparation Research Forum and Results Presentation, National Taipei University of Technology, Institute of Materials and Resources (First and Corresponding Arthor). 
• Chieh-Hsun Chang, Yi-Jie Chen, Tai-An Chen (August 2022). "Effects of Fire Damage on the Properties of Inorganic Polymers." 16th Structural Engineering Conference and 6th Earthquake Engineering Conference, New Taipei City.
• Hsiu-Hao Liang, Tai-An Chen (August 2022). "Effects of Water-Quenched Blast Furnace Slag Powder Replacing Portland Cement as Cement-Based Crack Injection Material." 16th Structural Engineering Conference and 6th Earthquake Engineering Conference, New Taipei City.
• Ya-Wen Yang, You-Chen Chien, Tai-An Chen (August 2022). "Study on Waste Zeolite as Pozzolanic Material." 16th Structural Engineering Conference and 6th Earthquake Engineering Conference, New Taipei City.
• Ting-An Kao, Ben-Zong Hsu, Ying-Chia Chang, Tai-An Chen (August 2022). "Effects of Stone Sludge on Cement Mortar." 16th Structural Engineering Conference and 6th Earthquake Engineering Conference, New Taipei City. 
• Sheng-Yo Wu, Tai-An Chen (November 2021). "Effect of Alkali Solution Concentration on the Physical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Alkali-Activated Slag Mortar." TCI 2021 Concrete Engineering Conference, Kaohsiung.
• Ying-Chia Chang, Tai-An Chen (November 2021). "Effects of Different Stone Sludge Substitution Rates on Cement Mortar." TCI 2021 Concrete Engineering Conference, Kaohsiung.
• Yung-Lin Luo, Tai-An Chen (November 2021). "Effects of Fine-Grinded Coal Bottom Ash on Ordinary Concrete." TCI 2021 Concrete Engineering Conference, Kaohsiung.
• Tai-An Chen, Yung-Lin Luo (November 2021). "Effects of Fine-Grinded Coal Bottom Ash as Pozzolanic Material on the Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete." TCI 2021 Concrete Engineering Conference, Kaohsiung. (First Author, Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen (September 2018). "Harmonizing the World—Coal Ash for Controlled Low Strength Materials." Taipower Coal Ash Application for Controlled Low Strength Materials Promotion Conference, Southern Session, Taipower Dalin Power Plant. (First Author, Corresponding Author) 
• Tai-An Chen (September 2018). "Non-Conventional Materials Applied in Coal Ash Controlled Low Strength Materials." Taipower Coal Ash Application for Controlled Low Strength Materials Promotion Conference, Central Session, Taipower Taichung Power Plant. (First Author, Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen (August 2018). "Coal Ash and Non-Conventional Materials for Controlled Low Strength Backfill Materials." Taipower Coal Ash Application for Controlled Low Strength Materials Promotion Conference, Northern Session, Taipower Comprehensive Research Institute, Gongguan District. (First Author, Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen (December 2017). "Application of Incineration Recycled Aggregates in Controlled Low Strength Backfill Materials." Taiwan Concrete Application and Technology Conference, Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University. (First Author, Corresponding Author)
• Tai-An Chen (November 2017). "Effect of Alkali Activation Process on the Compressive Strength of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash Inorganic Binders." Taipower Comprehensive Research Institute Expert Lecture, Taipower Shulin Institute. (First Author, Corresponding Author)