Quality Engineering
H.-P. Lu and C.-T. Su (2021), “CNNs Combined with a Conditional GAN for Mura Defect Classification in TFT-LCDs,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 25-33.
H.-P. Lu, C.-T. Su, S.-Y. Yang and Y.-P. Lin (2020), “Combination of Convolutional and Generative Adversarial Networks for Defect Image Demoiréing of Thin-Film Transistor Liquid-Crystal Display Images,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 413-423
F.-M. Su and C.-T. Su (2020), “TFT-LCD Contrast Ratio Improvement by Using Design for Six Sigma Disciplines,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 128-139.
C.-T. Su, F.-M. Su, T.-Y. Chen and L.-F. Chen (2019), “Enhancing The Structural Strength of an Odd Laptop via Six Sigma Approach,” IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 9, No. 11, pp. 2200-2209.
C.-T. Su and F.-M. Su (2018), “Yield Improvement in Color Filter Manufacturing Using Taguchi Methods and TRIZ’s Substance-Field Analysis,” IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 8, No. 12, pp. 2198-2212.
C.-T. Su, C.-C. Hsu, T. Yang and H.-P. Hsu (2017), “Optimization of Solder Volume in Printed Circuit Board Assembly through Operating Window Experiment—A Case Study,” Experimental Techniques, Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 309-316.
C.-T. Su, H.-C. Lin, P.-W. Teng and T. Yang (2014), “Improving the Reliability of Electronic Paper Display Using FMEA and Taguchi Methods: A Case Study,” Microelectronics Reliability, Vol. 54, Nos. 6-7, pp. 1369-1377.
C.-T. Su, Y.-H. Hsiao and C.-C. Chang (2012), "Parameter Optimization Design for Touch Panel Laser Cutting Process," IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 320-329.
C.-T. Su, C.-M. Lin and C.-C. Hsu (2012), "Optimization of the Optical Whiteness Ratio for Flexible Display by Using Taguchi’s Dynamic Approach," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 2-15.
C.-T. Su, Y.-H. Hsiao and Y.-L. Liu (2012), "Enhancing the Fracture Resistance of Medium/Small-sized TFT-LCD using Six Sigma Methodology," IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 149-164.
C.-C. Hsu and C.-T. Su (2011), "An Adaptive Forecast-Based Chart for Non-Gaussian Processes Monitoring: With Application to Equipment Malfunctions Detection in a Thermal Power Plant," IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 1245-1250.
Y.-H. Hsiao and C.-T. Su (2009), "Multi-class MTS for Saxophone Timbre Quality Inspection Using Waveform Shape-based Features," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B: Cybernetics, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 690-704.
C.-T. Su, C.-J. Chou and L.-F. Chen (2009), "Application of Six Sigma Methodology to Optimize the Performance of the Inter-Metal Dielectric Process," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 297-304.
C.-T. Su and Y.-H. Hsiao (2009), "Multi-class MTS for Simultaneous Feature Selection and Classification," IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 192-205.
L.-F. Chen, C.-T. Su and M.-H. Chen (2009), "A Neural-Network Approach for Defect Recognition in TFT-LCD Photolithography Process," IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp. 1-8.
C.-T. Su and Y.-H. Hsiao (2007), "An Evaluation of the Robustness of MTS for Imbalanced Data," IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, Vol. 19, No. 10, pp. 1321-1332.
C.-T. Su and C.-H. Yang (2006), "Two-Phased Meta-Heuristic Methods for the Post-Mapping Yield Control Problem," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 44, No. 22, pp. 4837-4854.
C.-T. Su, M.-C. Chen and H.-L. Chan (2005), "Applying Neural Network and Scatter Search to Optimize Parameter Design with Dynamic Characteristics," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 56, No. 10, pp. 1132-1140.
M.-C. Chen, C.-T. Su, C.-C. Hsu and Y.-W. Liu (2005), "Data Transformation in SPC for Semiconductor Machinery Control: a Case of Monitoring Particles," International Journal of Production Research Vol. 43, No. 13, pp. 2759-2773.
C.-T. Su, P.-S., Wang and C.-C. Hsu (2005), "Effective Approaches for Low Temperature Poly Silicon TFT LCD Post-mapping Yield Control Problem," IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 198-206.
C.-T. Su, T.-L. Chiang and K. Chiao (2005), "Optimizing IC Delamination Quality via Six Sigma Approach," IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing, Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 241-248.
C.-T. Su and C.-C. Hsu (2004), "A Time-Varying Weights Tuning Method of the Double EWMA Controller," OMEGA—The International Journal of Management Science, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 473-480.
C.-T. Su and C.-C. Hsu (2004), "On-line Tuning of Single EWMA Controller Based on the Neural Technique," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 42, No. 11, pp. 2163-2178.
T.-L. Chiang and C.-T. Su (2003), "Optimization of TQFP Molding Process Using Neuro-fuzzy-GA Approach," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 147, No. 1, pp. 156-164.
C.-T. Su, T. Yang and C.-M. Ke (2002), "A Neural-Network Approach for Semiconductor Wafer Post-Sawing Inspection," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 260-266.
C.-T. Su and T.-L. Chiang (2002), "Optimal Design for a Ball Grid Array Wire Bonding Process Using a Neuro-Genetic Approach," IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 13-18.
C.-T. Su and M.-C. Chen (1999), "Computer-Aided Optimization of Multi-Pass Turning Operations for Continuous Forms on CNC Lathes," IIE Transactions, Vol. 31, No. 7, pp. 583-596.
Quality Management
C.-T. Su (2022), “Uplift and Advance,” Quality Progress (ASQ's flagship publication), Vol. 55, No. 10, pp. 14-19.
C.-T. Su (2019), “Take a Big Byte--Know the effects of big data on quality improvement to better solve problems and address customer concerns,” Quality Progress, October, 22-29.
L.-F. Chen, S.-C. Chen and C.-T. Su (2018), “An Innovative Service Quality Evaluation and Improvement Model,” Service Industries Journal, Vol. 38, Nos 3-4, pp. 228-249.
Y.-H. Hsiao, L.-F. Chen, Y.-L. Choy and C.-T. Su (2016), “A Novel Framework for Customer Complaint Management,” Service Industries Journal, Vol. 36, Nos 13-14, pp. 675-698.
C.-T. Su and T.-M. Yang (2015), “Hoshin Kanri Planning Process in Human Resource Management: Recruitment in a High-Tech Firm,” Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, Vol. 26, No. 1-2, pp. 140-156.
C.-S. Lin and C.-T. Su (2013), “The Taiwan National Quality Award and Market Value of the Firms: An Empirical Study,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 144, No. 1, pp. 57-67.
C.-S. Lin, L.-F. Chen C.-T. Su and T.-C. Kon (2013), “Stock Price Impact on the Taiwan National Quality Award,” Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 158-170.
C.-S. Lin and C.-T. Su (2008), "A Case Study on the Application of Fuzzy QFD in TRIZ for Service Quality Improvement," Quality & Quantity, Vol. 42, No. 5, pp. 563-578.
C.-T. Su and C.-J. Chou (2008), "A Systematic Methodology for the Creation of Six Sigma Projects: A Case Study of Semiconductor Foundry," Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 2693-2703.
C.-T. Su, C.-S. Lin and T.-L. Chiang (2008), "Systematic Improvement in Service Quality through TRIZ Methodology: An Exploratory Study," Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 223-243.
C.-T. Su, Y.-H. Chen and D. Y. Sha (2007), "Managing Product and Customer Knowledge in Innovative New Product Development," International Journal of Technology Management, Vol. 39, Nos. 1/2, pp. 105-130.
C.-T. Su, Y.-H. Chen and D. Y. Sha (2006), "Linking Innovative Product Development with Customer Knowledge: A Data-Mining Approach," Technovation, Vol. 26, No. 7, pp. 784-795.
Y.-H. Chen and C.-T. Su (2006), "A Kano-CKM Model for Customer Knowledge Discovery," Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, Vol. 17, No. 5, pp. 589-608.
C.-T. Su, S.-C. Li and C.-H. Su (2003), "An Empirical Study of the Taiwan National Quality Award Causal Model," Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, Vol. 14, No. 8, pp. 875-893.
T.-K. Chien, T.-H. Chang and C.-T. Su (2003), "Did Your Efforts Really Win Customers’ Satisfaction?" Industrial Management and Data Systems, Vol. 103, No. 4, pp. 253-262.
T.-K., Chien, C.-H., Su and C.-T. Su (2002), "Implementation of a Customer Satisfaction Program: A Case Study," Industrial Management and Data Systems, Vol. 102, No. 5, pp. 252-259.
C.-T. Su, M.-C. Chen and G.-C. Cheng (2001), "TQM in Taiwan's Computer and its Peripheral Industry," Industrial Management and Data Systems, Vol. 101, No. 7, pp. 357-362.
Quality in Healthcare
C.-T. Su (2017), “Mahalanobis–Taguchi System and Its Medical Applications,” Neuropsychiatry, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 316-320.
S.-H. Hung, P.-C. Wang, H.-C. Lin, H.-Y. Chen and C.-T. Su (2015), “Integration of Value Stream Map and Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis into Six Sigma Methodology to Improve Process of Surgical Specimen Acquisition,” Journal of Healthcare Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 377-398.
L.-F. Chen, C.-T. Su, K.-H. Chen and P.-C. Wang (2012), "Particle Swarm Optimization for Feature Selection with Application in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis," Neural Computing & Applications, Vol. 21, No. 8, pp. 2087-2096.
C.-T. Su, C.-J. Chou, S.-H. Hung and P.-C. Wang (2012), “Adopting the Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis to Improve the Blood Transfusion Processes,” International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice, Vol. 18, No. 8, pp. 320-329.
C.-T. Su, P.-C. Wang, Y.-C. Chen and L.-F. Chen (2012), "Data Mining techniques for Assisting the Diagnosis of Pressure Ulcer Development in Surgical Patients," Journal of Medical Systems, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 2387-2399.
C.-H. Cheng, C.-J. Chou, P.-C. Wang, H.-Y. Lin, C.-L. Kao, and C.-T. Su (2012), "Applying HFMEA to Prevent Chemotherapy Errors," Journal of Medical Systems, Vol. 36, No. 3, 1543-1551.
C.-T. Su, K.-H. Chen, L.-F. Chen P.-C. Wang and Y.-H. Hsiao (2012), “Pre-Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea via Multi-Class MTS,” Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, Vol. 2012, Article ID 212498, 8 pages (DOI: 10.1155/2012/212498).
H.-L. Yeh, C.-S. Lin, C.-T. Su and P.-C. Wang (2011), "Applying Lean Six Sigma to Improve Healthcare: An Empirical Study," African Journal of Business Management, Vol. 5, No. 31, pp. 12356-12370.
H.-C. Lin, C.-T. Su and P.-C. Wang (2011), "An Application of Artificial Immune Recognition System for Prediction of Diabetes Following Gestational Diabetes," Journal of Medical Systems, Vol. 35, No. 3, pp. 283-289.
P.-C. Wang, C.-T. Su, K.-H. Chen and N.-H. Chen (2011), "The Application of Rough Set and Mahalanobis Distance to Enhance the Quality of OSA Diagnosis," Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 38, No. 6, pp. 7828–7836.
C.-T. Su and C.-H. Yang (2008), "Feature Selection for the SVM: An Application to Hypertension Diagnosis," Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 754-763.
C.-T. Su, C.-H. Yang, K.-H. Hsu and W.-K. Chiu (2006), "Data Mining for the Diagnosis for Type II Diabetes from Three-Dimensional Body Surface Anthropometrical Scanning Data," Computers & Mathematics with Applications, Vol. 51, pp. 1075-1092.
Computational Intelligence & Its Applications
Y.-R. Shiue, G.-R. You, C.-T. Su and Q.-L. Huang (2022), “Enhancing Ensemble Diversity Based on Multiscale Dilated Convolution in Image Classification,” Information Sciences, Vol. 606, pp. 292-312.
Y.-R. Shiue, K.-C. Lee and C.-T. Su* (2021), “(Data-Driven) Development of Dynamic Scheduling in Semiconductor Manufacturing Using a Q-learning Approach,” International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, DOI: 10.1080/0951192X.2021.1946849
Y.-R. Shiue, G.-R. You, C.-T. Su and H. Chen (2021), “Balancing Accuracy and Diversity in Ensemble Learning Using a Two-Phase Artificial Bee Colony Approach,” Applied Soft Computing, Vol. 105, Article 107212, pp. 1-18.
Y.-R. Shiue, K.-C. Lee and C.-T. Su (2020), “Reinforcement Learning Approach in Dynamic Scheduling Under a Product Mix Flexibility Environment,” IEEE Access, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 106542-106553.
Y.-H. Hsiao, C.-T. Su and P.-C. Fu (2020), “Integrating MTS with Bagging Strategy for Class Imbalance Problem,” International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics, Vol. 11, No. 6, pp. 1217-1230.
Y.-R. Shiue, K.-C. Lee and C.-T. Su (2018), “Real-Time Scheduling for a Smart Factory Using a Reinforcement Learning Approach,” Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 125, No. 11, pp. 604-614.
Y.-C. Chen and C.-T. Su (2016), "Distance-Based Margin Support Vector Machine for Classification," Applied Mathematics and Computation, Vol. 283, pp. 141-152.
F.-F. Wang, L.-F. Chen and C.-T. Su (2015), "Location Selection Using Fuzzy-Connective-Based Aggregation Networks: A Case Study of the Food and Beverage Chain Industry in Taiwan,” Neural Computing and Applications, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 161-170.
K.-H. Chen, L.-F. Chen and·C.-T. Su (2014), “A New Particle Swarm Feature Selection Method for Classification,” Journal of Intelligent Information Systems, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 507-530.
F.-F. Wang and C.-T. Su (2014), “Enhanced Fuzzy-Connective-Based Hierarchical Aggregation Network using Particle Swarm Optimization,” Engineering Optimization, Vol. 46, No. 11, pp. 1501-1519.
Y.-C. Chen, C.-T. Su and T. Yang (2013), "Rule Extraction from Support Vector Machines by Genetic Algorithms," Neural Computing & Applications, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 729-739.
H.-C. Lin and C.-T. Su (2013), “A Selective Bayes Classifier with Meta-heuristics for Incomplete Data,” Neurocomputing, Vol. 106, pp. 95-102.
C.-T. Su and F.-F. Wang (2012), "Integrated Fuzzy-Connective-Based Aggregation Network with Real-Valued Genetic Algorithm for Quality of Life Evaluation," Neural Computing & Applications, Vol. 21, No. 8, pp. 2127-2135.
L.-F. Chen, C.-T. Su and K.-H. Chen (2012), "An Improved Particle Swarm Optimization for Feature Selection," Intelligent Data Analysis, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 167-182.
C.-T. Su and Y.-C. Chen (2012), "Rule Extraction Algorithm from Support Vector Machines and Its Application to Credit Card Screening," Soft Computing, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 645-658.
C.-T. Su, F.-F. Wang and T. Yang (2012), "Evolving Optimal Fuzzy-Connective-Based Hierarchical Aggregation Networks using Genetic Algorithms," International Journal of Innovative Computing Information and Control, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 617-632.
C.-T. Su and H.-C. Lin (2011), "Applying Electromagnetism-like Mechanism for Feature Selection," Information Sciences, Vol. 181, No. 5, pp. 972–986.
L.-S. Chen and C.-T. Su (2008), "Using Granular Computing Model to Induce Scheduling Knowledge in Dynamic Manufacturing Environments," International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 569-583.
C.-T. Su, Y.-W. Yih and L-S. Chen (2006), "Knowledge Acquisition through Information Granulation for Imbalanced Data," Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 531-541.
C.-T. Su and J.-H. Hsu (2006), "Precision Parameter in the Variable Precision Rough Sets Model: An Application," OMEGA—The International Journal of Management Science, Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 149-157.
C.-T. Su and J.-H. Hsu (2005), "An Extended Chi2 Algorithm for Discretization of Real Value Attributes," IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 437-441.
T.-S. Li, C.-Y. Chen and C.-T. Su (2003), "Comparison of Neural and Statistical Algorithms for Supervised Classification of Multi-dimensional Data," International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 73-81.
C.-T. Su, J.-H. Hsu and C.-H. Tsai (2002), "Knowledge Mining From Trained Neural Networks," Journal of Computer Information Systems, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 61-70.
H.-P. Fu and C.-T. Su* (2000), "A Comparison of Search Techniques for Minimizing Assembly Time in Printed Wiring Assembly," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 63, No. 1, pp. 83-98.
Operations Management
Y.-R. Shiue, K.-C. Lee and C.-T. Su (2021), “(Data-Driven) Development of Dynamic Scheduling in Semiconductor Manufacturing Using a Q-learning Approach,” International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, DOI: 10.1080/0951192X.2021.1946849.
T. Yang, Y. Kuo, C.-T. Su and C. L. Houa (2015), “Lean Production System Design for Fishing Net Manufacturing Using Lean Principles and Simulation Optimization,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 66-73.
F.-F. Wang and C.-T. Su (2007), "Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Echelon Production, Transportation and Distribution System: A Matrix Analytical Approach," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 176, No. 2, pp. 1066-1083.
R. Jea, J.-L. H. Lin and C.-T. Su (2005), "Correlation and the Time Interval in Multiple Regression Models," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 162, No. 2, pp. 433-441.
C.-S. Shi and C.-T. Su (2004), "Integrated Inventory Model of Returns-Quantity Discounts Contract," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 55, No. 3, pp. 240-246.
C.-T. Su and Y.-R. Shiue (2003), "An Intelligent Scheduling Controller for Shop Floor Control Systems: A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm/Decision Tree Learning Approach," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 41, No. 12, pp. 2619-2641.
C.-T. Su and C.-S. Shi (2002), "A Manufacturer's Optimal Quantity Discount Strategy and Return Policy through Game-Theoretic Approach," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 53, No. 8, pp. 922-926.
T. Yang, C.-T. Su and Y.-R. Hsu (2000), "Systematic Layout Planning: A Study on Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Facilities," International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 20, No. 11, pp. 1360-1372.
C.-T. Su, S.-C. Wu and C.-C. Chang (2000), "Multiaction Maintenance Subject to Action-Dependent Risk and Stochastic Failure," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 125, No. 1, pp. 134-148.
H.-C. Liao, C.-H. Tsai and C.-T. Su (2000), "An Inventory Model with Deteriorating Items Under Inflation When a Delay in Payments Is Permissible," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 63, No. 2, pp. 207-214.
M.-C. Chen and C.-T. Su (1998), "Optimization of Machining Conditions for Turning Cylindrical Stocks into Continuous Finished Profiles," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 36, No. 8, pp. 2115-2130.
C.-T. Su and C.-M. Hsu (1998), "Multi-Objective Machine-Part Cell Formation through Parallel Simulated Annealing," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 36, No. 8, pp. 2185-2207.