LAMAR UNIVERSITY

Hsing Wei Chu Ph.D., P.E.

Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Piper and University Professor

Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Industrial Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Tunghai University

Research Area

 Operations Research

 Statistical Decision Analysis

 Network Flow

Publications

 Chen L, Chu HS, Fan XJ, A convection-diffusion porous media model for moisture transport in polymer composites: model
development and validation. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics. DOI: 10.1002/polb.23784. 2015.

 M. Bokhari, J. Curry, A. El-Houbi, HW. Chu, A.Marquez, and X. Liu, A data to text framework for describing regression models: an
optimization approach for content determination, International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences , 2015

 Zhou, J., Chu, H.W., and Li, X., “Simulation of the Standardized Drop Tests for Handheld Electronics Devices,” 2015 International
Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology (ICEMT 2015), Bali, Indonesia, July 1-3, 2015

 Lin C.-J., Pan L., Streets D.G., Shetty S., Jang C., Feng X., Chu H., Ho T., "Estimating Mercury Emission Outflow from East Asia
Using CMAQ-Hg," Atmospheric Chemistry & Physics 10, 1853–1864, 2010.

 Pan L., Lin C.-J., Carmichael G. R., Streets D.G., Tang Y., Woo J.-H., Shetty S., Chu H., Ho T., Friedli H.R., Feng X., "Study of
Atmospheric Mercury Budget in East Asia Using STEM-Hg Modeling System," Science of the Total Environment 408(16), 3277-3291,
2010.

 Chiou P., Shah J., Lin C.-J., Tadmor R., Chu H., Ho T.C., “Source Identification of Houston Aerosol with Carbon Fractions in Positive
Matrix Factorization,” Environmental Modeling and Assessment 7, 135-152, 2010.

 Pongprueksa P., Lin C.-J., Pan L., Singhasuk P., Ho T., Chu H., “Development of Alternative Model Performance Evaluation Methods
for Atmospheric Models,” the 12th Atmospheric Chemistry Conference hosted by American Meteorological Society in Atlanta,
Georgia, January 17-21, 2010.

 Zhou, J., Chu, H.W., and Aung, K., and Corder, P., “Incorporating a research project into an undergraduate level course,”
Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Austin, TX, June 2009

 Zhou, J., Chu, H.W., and Li, X.C., and Corder, P., “Development of visualization tools for dynamic systems with multiple degr ees of
freedom,” Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Austin, TX, June 2009

 Zhou, J. and Chu, H.W., “Integrating a cutting edge research project in teaching system dynamics,” Proceedings of 2009 ASEE GSW
Conference, Waco, March 2009

 Chiou P., Tang W., Lin C.-J., Chu H., Ho T.C., “Atmospheric Aerosol over a Southeastern Region of Texas: Chemical Composition
and Possible Sources,” Environmental Modeling & Assessment 14, 333 -350, 2009.

 Chiou P., Tang W., Lin C.-J., Tadmor R., Chu H., Ho T.C., “Comparison of atmospheric aerosols between two sites over Golden
Triangle of Texas, ” International Journal of Environmental Research 3, 253 -271, 2009

 Pongprueksa P., Lin C.-J., Lindberg S.E., Jang C., Braverman T., Bullock O.R., Ho T.C., Chu H., “Scientific Uncertainties in
Atmospheric Mercury Models III: Boundary and Initial Conditi ons, Model Grid Resolution, and Hg(II) Reduction
Mechanism,” Atmospheric Environment, 42, 1828-18451 (2008).

Teaching Interests

 Statistical Decision Making

 Operation Research

Honors/Awards

 William G. Lesso Memorial Award, International Institute of Informatics and Systemics (IIIS), 2015

 University Professor, 2004

 Piper Professor 2002 – Minnie and Stevens Piper Foundation

 Faculty Advisor of the Year, Lamar University 2009-2010

 IE Leadership Award – International Institute of Informatics and Systemics 2009

 Lamar University 1998-1999 Teaching Bonus Award

 Lamar University 1996-1997 Teaching Bonus Award

 Lamar University 1994-1995 Teaching Bonus Award

 Lamar University AIIE Outstanding Faculty Awards, 1981, 1986

 ALCOA Faculty Development Awards – 1984, 1987