Dr. Chun-Wei Tsai is a distinguished computer scientist renowned for his contributions to computational intelligence and networked systems. He currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, having joined the faculty in 2019 after holding academic positions at several prestigious Taiwanese institutions. Dr. Tsai earned his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from National Sun Yat-sen University in 2009, establishing the foundation for his impactful academic career through rigorous scholarship and innovative research. Prior to his current appointment, he built his scholarly reputation through faculty positions at Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science starting in 2010 and 2012, National Ilan University beginning in 2014, and National Chung-Hsing University from 2017, demonstrating a steady progression of academic leadership across Taiwan's higher education landscape.
Dr. Tsai's research portfolio spans computational intelligence, data mining, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, with work that has significantly influenced both academic and practical applications in these critical technology domains. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through his appointment as Associate Editor for multiple prestigious journals including IEEE Internet of Things Journal since 2020 and IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking since 2024. The impact of his research extends beyond publications, as evidenced by his receipt of the project grant under the 2030 Cross-Generation Young Scholars Program as an Excellent Young Scholar from Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council. His work continues to bridge theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in the evolving landscape of intelligent computing systems and networked technologies, influencing both academic discourse and industry applications.
Beyond his research output, Dr. Tsai has established himself as a key contributor to the global computer science community through his editorial leadership across a spectrum of journals including IEEE Access since 2017, IET Networks since 2018, and the Journal of Network and Computer Applications since 2017. His commitment to academic service is reflected in his sustained editorial roles beginning in 2014, contributing to the quality and direction of research in his field through rigorous peer review and scholarly guidance. Dr. Tsai's leadership extends to mentoring the next generation of computer scientists through his university teaching and research supervision, fostering talent across Taiwan's academic ecosystem. Currently, his work focuses on advancing computational intelligence and IoT applications, positioning him at the forefront of Taiwan's research efforts in these critical technology domains as he continues to shape both academic discourse and practical implementations in computer science.