Prof. Yu-hsi Yuan is a Professor in the Department of Graphic Communication Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts, Taiwan, serving in this role since August 1, 2023. He is an accomplished academic and researcher with strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning graphic communication, visual communication design, educational innovation, occupational safety education, and AI-assisted learning applications. His academic career reflects a sustained commitment to integrating design thinking, data visualization, and technology-enhanced pedagogy for social, industrial, and educational development.

Research Interests & Expertise

Prof. Yuan’s research focuses on:

• Graphic communication and visual design education

• AI literacy and application competency in art and design

• Visualized data analysis and big-data applications

• Occupational safety and health culture promotion

• Educational curriculum design, problem-based learning, and inquiry teaching

• Visualization teaching in medical and scientific education

His work bridges design, science communication, safety engineering education, and digital intelligence, positioning him as a leading scholar in applied visual research.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Prof. Yuan has published 27 peer-reviewed research papers, demonstrating consistent academic productivity and quality:

• TSSCI Journal Papers: 8

• EI Journal Papers: 2

• Peer-Review System Journals: 9

His publications contribute significantly to design research, learning sciences, occupational safety education, and visualization pedagogy.

Research Grants & Funded Projects

Prof. Yuan has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on numerous competitive, government-funded research projects supported by:

• Ministry of Labor, Taiwan

• Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan

• Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan

• National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering

• International academic and professional organizations

His funded research spans occupational injury prevention, AI literacy education, earthquake early warning communication, workforce policy analysis, cancer pathology visualization, and work safety learning systems, with cumulative funding reflecting high national and international trust in his scholarship.

Awards & Honors

Prof. Yuan has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his academic excellence, research innovation, and teaching leadership, including:

• 2025 Best Researcher Award, International Research Awards on New Science Inventions

• Academic Research Achievement Merit Award (2023), Chinese Culture University

• Annual Counseling Excellent Tutor Award (2021)

• Multiple Global Learning and Assessment Development (GLAD) competition awards (2013–2019)

• Excellent Teacher on Classroom Leadership Award (2013)

• Excellent Paper Awards in Health, Safety, and Vocational Protection (2004–2006)

Professional Impact & Leadership

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum innovation, and policy-oriented research, Prof. Yuan has played a vital role in advancing scientific visualization, safety culture education, and AI-driven design learning. His work has influenced academic institutions, government agencies, and industry stakeholders, reinforcing the societal value of research-driven design education.

Eligibility for the Best Scientist Award 

Prof. Yu-hsi Yuan is highly eligible for the Best Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels due to his substantial research output, interdisciplinary scientific impact, consistent external funding success, and internationally recognized awards. His contributions uniquely integrate design science, AI literacy, occupational safety research, and educational innovation, demonstrating both theoretical advancement and real-world application. The breadth, sustainability, and societal relevance of his scholarship firmly position him as a distinguished scientist deserving of this prestigious honor.