Dr. Yi-Chi Wang
Associate Professor

Department of Industrial Engineering and Systems Management
 
Feng Chia University
No. 100, Wenhwa Rd., Seatwen

Taichung, 40724, Taiwan

Phone: 886-4-24517250 ext. 3637
Fax: 886-4-24510240
E-mail: wangyc@fcu.edu.tw

 
 
  Biography   Selected Publications 
  Education and Experience   Funded Projects
  Courses   System Simulation Lab
       

 FAIM 2011                            Society of Lean Enterprise Systems of Taiwan

publications

Referred Journal Articles

  1. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2011), "A Fuzzy-Neural Approach for Global CO2 Concentration Forecasting," Intelligent Data Analysis, 15(5), 763-777. (SCI)

  2. Wang, Y.-C., Chiu, Y.-C., and Hung, Y.-P, (2011), "Optimization of Multi-task Turning Operations under Minimum Tool Waste Consideration," Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 27(4), 674-680. (SCI, EI)

  3. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2011), "A Hybrid Fuzzy and Neural Approach for Forecasting the Book-to Bill Ratio in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 54(1-4), 377-389 (SCI, EI)

  4. Chen, T., Wang, Y.-C., and Lin, Y.-C., (2010), "A Fuzzy-Neural System for Scheduling a Wafer Fabrication Factory," International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, 6(2), 687-700. (SCI, EI)

  5. Jeang, A., Li, H.-C., and Wang, Y.-C., (2010), "A Computational Simulation Approach for Optimising Process Parameters in Cutting Operations," International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 23(4), 325-340. (SCI, EI)

  6. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2010), "A Bi-Criteria Nonlinear Fluctuation Smoothing Rule Incorporating the SOM-FBPN Remaining Cycle Time Estimator for Scheduling a Wafer Fab - A Simulation Study," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 49(5-8), 709-721. (SCI, EI)

  7. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2010), "Incorporating the FCM-BPN Approach with Nonlinear Programming for Internal Due Date Assignment in a Wafer Fabrication Plant," Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 26(1), 83-91. (SCI, EI)

  8. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2010), "An Evolving Hybrid Neural Approach for Predicting Job Completion Time in a Semiconductor Fabrication Plant," European Journal of Industrial Engineering, 4(3), 336-353. (SCI, EI)

  9. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2009), "A Non-linear Scheduling Rule Incorporating Fuzzy-Neural Remaining Cycle Time Estimator for Scheduling a Semiconductor Manufacturing Factory," International Journal of Advanced  Manufacturing Technology, 45(1-2), 110-121. (SCI, EI)

  10. Chou, C.-H., Wang, Y.-C., Tsai, H.-J, Lin, K.-J., Lai, J.-M., and Chen, T.-H., (2009), "Evaluating and Modeling the Flow Line and Operations of a Real Swine Abattoir in Central Taiwan: a Simulation Study," Taiwan Veterinary Journal, 35(3), 209-216. (in Chinese)

  11. Chen, T., Wu, H.-C., and Wang, Y.-C., (2009), "Fuzzy-neural Approaches with Example Post-Classification for Estimating Job Cycle Time in a Wafer Fab," Applied Soft Computing, 9(4), 1225-1231. (SCI, EI) 

  12. Chen, T., Wang, Y.-C., and Tsai, H.-R., (2009), "Lot Cycle Time Prediction in a Ramping-up Semiconductor Manufacturing Factory with a SOM-FBPN-ensemble Approach with Multiple Buckets and Partial Normalization," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 42(11-12), 1206-1216. (SCI, EI)

  13. Chen, T., Wang, Y.-C., and Wu, H.-C., (2009), "A Fuzzy-Neural Approach for Remaining Cycle Time Estimation in a Semiconductor Manufacturing Factory - A Simulation Study," International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, 5(8), 2125-2139. (SCI, EI)

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  14. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2009), "A Fuzzy Set Approach for Evaluating and Enhancing the Mid-term Competitiveness of a Semiconductor Factory," Fuzzy Sets and Systems., 160(5), 569-585. (SCI, EI)

  15. Wang, Y.-C. and Chen, T., (2008), "Modeling and Optimization of Machining Conditions for the Multi-pass Dry Turning Process," Proceedings of Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 222(11), 1381-1394. (SCI, EI)

  16. Wang, Y.-C., (2008), "Evaluating Flexibility on Order Quantity and Delivery Lead Time for a Supply Chain System," International Journal of Systems Science, 39(12), 1193-1202. (SCI, EI)

  17. Wang, Y.-C., Chen, T., and Li, K.-T., (2008), "Enhancing the Mid-term Competitiveness of a Semiconductor Manufacturing Factory through Collaborative Yield Learning Planning, Materials Science Forum, 594, 475-480. (EI)

  18. Chen, T., Wang, Y.-C., Lin, Y.-C., and Yang, K.-S., (2008), "Estimating Job Cycle Time in Semiconductor Manufacturing with an ANN Approach Equally Dividing and Post-classifying Jobs," Materials Science Forum, 594, 469-474. (EI)

  19. Wang, Y.-C. and Cheng, W.-T., (2008), "A Sensitivity Analysis of Solving Joint Replenishment Problems using the RAND Method under Inaccurate Holding Cost Estimates and Demand Forecasts," Computers & Industrial Engineering, 55(1), 243-252. (SCI, EI)

  20. Chen, T., Jeang, A., and Wang, Y.-C., (2008), "A Hybrid Neural Network and Selective Allowance Approach for Internal Due Date Assignment in a Wafer Fabrication Plant," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 36(5-6), 570-581. (SCI, EI)

  21. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2008), "A Hybrid Intelligent Approach for Output Projection in a Semiconductor Fabrication Plant, Intelligent Data Analysis, 12(1), 129-144. (SCI)

  22. Wang, Y.-C., (2007) "A Note on 'Optimization of Multi-pass Turning Operations using Ant Colony System'," International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 47(12-13), 2057-2059. (SCI, EI) 

  23. Wang, Y.-C. and Usher, J. M., (2007) "A Reinforcement Learning Approach for Developing Routing Policies in a Multi-Agent Production Scheduling," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 33(3-4), 323-333. (SCI, EI).

  24. Chen, T. and Wang, Y.-C., (2007) "A Fuzzy-neural System with Error Feed-back to Adjust Classification for Forecasting Wafer Lot Flow Time - A simulation Study," Proceedings of Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I, Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 221(5), 807-817. (SCI, EI)

  25. Wang, Y.-C. and Usher, J. M., (2005) "Application of Reinforcement Learning for Agent-Based Production Scheduling," Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 18(1), 73-82 (SCI, EI).

  26. Wang, Y.-C. and Usher, J. M., (2004) "Learning Policies for Single Machine Job Dispatching," Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 20(6), 553-562.  (SCI, EI).

 
Referred International Conference Articles
  1. Wang, Y.-C., Chen, T., and Lin, C.-W., "A Slack-Diversifying Nonlinear Fluctuation Smoothing Rule for Job Dispatching in a Wafer Fabrication Factory," The 21st International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, Taichung, Taiwan, June, 2011.
  2. Wang, Y.-C., Chiu, Y.-C., and Hung, Y.-P., "Optimization of Multi-Task Turning Operation under Minimal Tool Waste Consideration," The 20th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, Oakland, CA, July, 2010.
  3. Wang, Y.-C., Wang, Y., and Chang, S.-C., "Order Commitment Contracts in a Collaborative Supply Chain," International Symposium on Scheduling 2009, Nagoya, Japan, July, 2009.
  4. Wang, Y.-C. and Li, W.-J., "Joint Replenishment and Supplier Selection using Particle Swarm Optimization," The 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, Middlesbrough, UK, July, 2009.
  5. Wang, Y.-C. and Chiu, Y.-C., "An Evolutionary Strategy for Optimizing Multi-pass Turning Operation under Dry Machining Conditions," The 41th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Tokyo, Japan, May, 2008.
  6. Wang, Y.-C., "A Simulation Study of Measuring Supply Chain Performances under Unbalanced Retailer Demand Variability," IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2007, Nashville, TN, May, 2007.
  7. Wang, Y.-C., Kuo, H.-W., and Cheng, W.-T., "A Study of Solving the Joint Replenishment Problem using the RAND Method under Uncertain Holding Cost," The 4th International Conference on Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Taichung, Taiwan, July, 2006.
  8. Wang, Y.-C. and Hung, C.-C., "Parallel Replenishment Policies between Collaborating Retailers," The 16th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, Limerick, Ireland, June, 2006.
  9. Wang, Y.-C. and Yen, K.-N., "Exploring and Evaluating Flexibilities of a Supply Chain," The 36th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Taipei, Taiwan, June, 2006.
  10. Wang, Y.-C. and Usher, J. M., “A Reinforcement Learning Approach for Developing Routing Policies in a Multi-Agent Production Scheduling,” The 13th Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Houston, TX, May, 2004.
  11. Wang, Y.-C. and Usher, J. M., “Learning Policies for Single Machine Job Dispatching,” The 13th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, Tampa, FL, June, 2003.
  12. Wang, Y.-C. and Usher, J. M., “A Study of Reinforcement Learning Applied to Dynamic Single-Machine Job Dispatching,” The 6th International Engineering Design and Automation Conference, Maui, Hawaii, August, 2002.
  13. Wang, Y.-C. and Usher, J. M., “An Agent-Based Approach for Flexible Routing in Dynamic Job Shop Scheduling,” The 11th Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May, 2002.
  14. Usher, J. M. and Wang, Y.-C., “Judging the Values of Additional Information on the Performance of Intelligent Agents in Manufacturing Control,” Conference on Intelligent Systems in Design and Manufacturing II, SPIE, Boston, MA, November, 2000.
  15. Usher, J. M. and Wang, Y.-C., “Negotiation Between Intelligent Agents for Manufacturing Control,” The 4th International Engineering Design and Automation Conference, Orlando, FL, August, 2000.
  16. Usher. J. M. and Wang, Y.-C., “Intelligent Agent Architectures for Manufacturing Control,” The 9th Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cleveland, OH, May, 2000.