Professional Profile

Prof. Walter Chen holds multiple academic degrees from prestigious institutions in Taiwan (ROC) and the United States: a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Taiwan University, an M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering from Purdue University, an M.S. in Computer and Information Science from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from Purdue University.

Before transitioning to academia, Prof. Chen gained extensive professional experience in both construction and software development. He contributed to the Taipei Metro project as part of the Joint Venture of TPE and RODIO and later worked in software development at re:Member Data Services in Indianapolis. He subsequently joined the National Taipei University of Technology, where he has made significant contributions as a researcher, educator, and innovator.

Since his academic appointment, Prof. Chen has undertaken numerous research projects, earned three patents, and published extensively in diverse fields. His research spans seismic pipeline analysis, soil bioengineering applications, slope stability optimization using particle swarm optimization (PSO), and soil erosion modeling using machine learning. Among his notable contributions are:

Prof. Chen has also contributed to academic publishing as a guest co-editor for special issues of Ecological Engineering (2010), Remote Sensing (2020, 2022), Sustainability (2021), ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (2022), and Materials (2022). His dedication to teaching and mentorship has earned him numerous accolades, including the University’s Best Mentor Award (2012), the Outstanding Teacher Award (2016), and another Best Mentor Award (2016).

In addition to his academic career, Prof. Chen served as a visiting scholar at the University of Memphis and the University of Maine during the summers of 2001 and 2002, respectively.