Yuei-An Liou
Taiwanese scientist
Yuei-An Liou (Chinese: 劉說安) is a Taiwanese Space and Remote Sensing scientist. He is a Chair Professor at National Central University (NCU) and serves at the Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research (CSRSR).
Liou is an Academician of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and a Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Engineering. He is also a Fellow of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). In recognition of his scientific impact and citation influence, he has been listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University since 2020.
Education
B.S., 1987: Electrical Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan (June 1987)
M.S.E., 1992: Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA (May 1992)
M.S., 1994: Atmospheric and Space Sciences, University of Michigan (April 1994)
Ph.D., 1996: Electrical Engineering and Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA (August 1996)
M.S. & Ph.D. Advisor: Anthony W. England , (Professor, University of Michigan; NASA Astronaut)
Academic career
Academic positions
Liou has held numerous academic positions since 1996:
Head, Taiwan and Global Drought Investigation and Research Center (NCU TGI), National Central University(2025–present)
Space and Remote Sensing Chair Professor, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University (2025–present)
Professor, Department of Business Administration, National Central University (2023–present)
Professor, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University (2010–2025)
Visiting NSC Fellow, Department of Hakka Language and Social Sciences, National Central University (2010–present)
Professor, Department of Space Science & Engineering, National Central University (2001–present)
Professor, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University (2001–present)
Director, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University (2007–2010)
Director, Master of Science Program in Remote Sensing Science and Technology, National Central University (2008–2010)
Visiting NSC Fellow & Dean, College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Ching Yun University (2006–2007)
Visiting Research Fellow, Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica (2006)
Consultant/Section Chief, National Space Organization, NARSLabs (2005–2006)
Professor, Graduate Institute of Hydrological and Oceanic Sciences, National Central University (2001–2005)
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, National Central University (1996–2001)
Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Space Science, National Central University (1997–2001)
Associate Professor, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University (1996–2001)
Research Assistant, Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (1991–1996)
Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University (1989–1990)
Professional memberships and leadership
Founding President, Taiwan Group on Earth Observations(TGEO) Taiwan (2010–present)
Honorary President, Vietnamese Experts Association in Taiwan and Vietnam (2016–present)
President, Taiwan GIS Center (National Development Council think-tank) (2014–2016)
Member of the Expert Board, Skolkovo Foundation, Russia (2014–present)
Co-Chairman, Environmental Monitoring from Space of East Asia (EMSEA) (2006–present)
Member, Working Group 7, Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (AP BON, GEO) (2009–present)
Member, COSPAR Task Group on the Group on Earth Observations (2013–present)
Member, International Committee for IGMASS Project Implementation, Taiwan (2010–present)
Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (2001–present)
He has also served as an advisor to various governmental agencies, including the Public Construction Commission and Atomic Energy Council of the Executive Yuan of Taiwan. Liou serves on academic awards committees, including the Ministry of Education Yushan Scholar Program Committee and the Yuan-Tseh Lee Foundation for the Advancement of Outstanding Scholarship Outstanding Scholar Awards. He was also a nominator for the 2024 Kyoto Prize. From 2005 to 2006, he also served as Advisor and Division Director of the Science Research Division at the National Space Organization (NSPO), where he oversaw satellite missions and scientific research and development, including the FORMOSAT-3 space mission.
Awards and honors
Liou has received numerous academic Honors and Awards throughout his Academic career:
2025: Space and Remote Sensing Chair Professor, National Central University
2024: Choen Kim Award, Korean Society of Remote Sensing,Korea
2024: National Central University Outstanding Paper Contribution Award
2023: Distinguished Lecture, Asia Oceania Geoscience Society (AOGS) Annual Meeting
2023: National Central University Outstanding Paper Contribution Award
2023: Distinguished Professor Award, National Central University
2023: Spotlight, Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Science, University of Michigan
2021: Honorary Chair Professor, National Marine Museum of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education
2021: Outstanding Award, Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei,Taiwan
2020–present: Listed in the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University
2019: Outstanding Research Award, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
2019: Crystal Achievement Award, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
2015: Fellow, The Institution of Engineering and Technology
2014: Member, International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)
2013: Chair Professor, Nanchang University, China
2013: Golden Heart Prize, Department of Electrical Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University
2013: Distinguished Professor Award, National Central University
2012: Visiting Professor, Taylor’s School of Engineering, Malaysia
2010: Distinguished Professor Award, National Central University
2009: Academician (Corresponding Member), International Academy of Astronautics
2008: Outstanding Alumni Award, National Sun Yat-sen University
2008: Outstanding Alumni Award, University of Michigan Alumni Association in Taiwan
2008: Foreign Member, Prokhorov Academy of Engineering Sciences, Russian Federation
2007: Honorary Life Member, The Korean Society of Remote Sensing (KSRS),Korea
2007: Outstanding Research Award, National Central University
2006: Excellent Senior Professor, National Central University
2006: Chair Professor, Ching Yun University (now Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology)
2006: Contribution Award to FORMOSAT-3 National Space Mission, National Space Organization
2005–2006: The First Class Research Award, National Science Council (NSC)
2005: Listed in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering
2004: Outstanding Research Award, National Central University
2004: Listed in Who’s Who in Electromagnetics
2003: Outstanding Research Award Candidate, National Science Council (Atmospheric Science)
Research contributions
Academic output and rankings
From 1996, Liou published more than 204 research papers, including 182 articles indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI).
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