Jen-Ming Yang
Professor
Tel：+886-3-2118800 ext. 5290

Fax: +886-3-2118668

　

　

　
Academic Education 　 　
B.S. in Chemistry, Natioanl Taiwan University 　 1980
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University 　 1990
Work Experience 　 　
Massachusetts Institute of Technology             Visiting Scholar 2002-2003
University of California at Berkeley PD 1991

                                                         

Research Interests:

  1. The synthesis or modification of polymers for biomaterials, for example, blood compatible polymers, acrylic bone cement;

  2. Preparation of polymeric scaffold for tissue engineering;

  3. The synthesis or modification of polymer for gas separation.

　

Recent Publications

  1. J. M. Yang, H. T. Lin, S. J. Yang, 258 (2005) “Evaluation of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) modified hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene based polyurethane membrane”, J. Membrane Science,97-105 (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor:2.108)

  2. K. Y. Suh, J. M. Yang, A. Khademhosseini, David Berry, Thanh-Nga T. Tran, H. Park, R. Langer, 72B (2005) “characteization of chemisorbed hyaluronic acid directly immobilized on solid substrates”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res.,292-298 (Biomedical Engineering 4/42, impact factor: 3.652)

  3. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 43 (2005) " synthesis of three-armed poly( trans-4-hydroxy-N- benzyloxycarbonyl-L-proline)-block-poly(ε-caprolactone) copolymers ", J. Polym. Sci A: Polym.Chem., 1708-1717. (Polymer Science 6/75, impact factor: 2.773)

  4. J. M. Yang*, H. T. Lin, 243 (2004) “Properties of chitosan containing PP-g-AA-g-NIPAAm bigraft nonwoven fabric for wound dressing”, J. Membrane Science, 1-7 (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor:2.108)

  5. J. M. Yang*, W. Y. Su, T. L. Leu, M. C. Yang, 236 (2004) “Evaluation of chitosan/PVA blended hydrogel membranes”, J. Membrane Science, 39-51. (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor:2.108)

  6. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, T. F. Lin, 42 (2004) " Novel, biodegradable, functional poly(ester-carbonate)s by copolymerization of trans-4-hydroxy-L-propine with cyclic carbonate bearing a pendent carboxylic group ", J. Polym. Sci A: Polym.Chem.,2303-2312.(Polymer Science 6/75, impact factor: 2.773)

  7. K. Y. Suh, A. Khademhosseini, J. M. Yang, G.. Eng, R. Langer, 16 (2004) “Soft lithographic patterning of hyaluronic acid on hydrophilic aubstrateds using molding and printing”, Adv. Mater., 584-588. (Materials Science, Multidisciplinary 5/177, impact factor: 8.079)

  8. A. Khademhosseini, K. Y. Suh, J. M. Yang, G.. Eng, J. Yeh, S. Levengerg, R.Langer, 25 (2004) “Layer-by-layer deposition of hyaluronic acid and poly-L-lysine for patterned cell co-cultures”, Biomaterials, 3583-3592. (Biomedical Engineering 3/42, impact factor:3.799)

  9. R. S. Lee, T. F. Lin, J. M. Yang, 45 (2004) " Synthesis and characterization of novel random copolesters from trans-4-hydroxy-L-propine and functional cyclicesters",Polymer,141- 149. (Polymer Science 7/75, impact factor: 2.433)

  10. J. M. Yang*, H. T. Lin, W., T. H. Wu, C. C. Chen, 90 (2003) “ Wettability and antibacterial assessment of chitosan containing radiation induced graft nonwoven fabric of polypropylene-g-acrylic acid”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci.,1331-1336. (Polymer Science 34/75, impact factor: 1.021)

  11. J. M. Yang*, C. H. Shih, C. N. Chang, F. H. Lin, J. M. Jiang, Y. G. Hsu, W. Y. Su, L. C. See, 64A (2003) “Preparation of epoxy-SiO2 hybrid sol-gel material for bone cement”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res., 138-146. (Biomedical Engineering 4/42, impact factor: 3.652)

  12. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 88 (2003) "Synthesis and characterization of degradable copoly(trans- 4-hydroxy- L-proline/ε-caprolactam), J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 3176-3182. (Polymer Science 34/75, impact factor: 1.021)

  13. R. S. Lee, T. F. Lin, J. M. Yang, 41 (2003) " Synthesis and characterization of novel poly(ester-carbonate)s by copolymerization of trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline with cyclic carbonate", J. Polym. Sci A: Polym. Chem.,1435-1443. (Polymer Science 6/72, impact factor: 2.773)

  14. J. M. Yang*, H. T. Lin, W. C. Lai, 208 (2002) “Properties of modified hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene based polyurethane membrane”, J. Membrane Science, 105-117. (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor:2.108)

  15. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 34 (2002) “Synthesis of novel pseudo amino acid/functional ε-caprolactone polyesters and photo-cross-linked networks”, Polymer J, 247-252. (Polymer Science 29/75, impact factor: 1.125)

  16. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 86 (2002) “Synthesis and characterization of degradable copoly(ester-amide)s: poly(trans- 4-hydroxy- L-proline -co- ε-caprolactam)”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 1615-1621. (Polymer Science 34/75, impact factor: 1.021)

  17. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 9 (2002) “Synthesis, characterization, and degradation of copolymer from trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline and L-lactide”, J. Polym. Res., 45-51. (Polymer Science 64/75, impact factor: 0.375)

  18. K. S. Chen, J.C. Tsai, C. W. Chou, M. R. Yang, J. M. Yang, 20 (2002) “Effects of additives on the photo-induced grafting polymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide gel onto PET film and PP nonwoven fabric surface”, Materials Science and Engineering C 203-208. (Materials Science, Multidisciplinary 52/177, impact factor: 1.383)

  19. J. M. Yang* and H. T. Lin, 187 (2001) "Wettability and Protein adsorption on HTPB based polyurethane films ", J. Membrane Sci.,159-169. (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor: 2.108)

  20. J. M. Yang*, W. C. Lai, and H. T. Lin, 183 (2001)"Properties of HTPB based polyurethane membrane prepared by epoxidation method", J. Membrane Sci., 37-47. (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor: 2.108)

  21. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 39 (2001) "Pseudopoly(amino acids): copolymerization of trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline and α-hydroxy acids", J. Polym. Sci A: Polym. Chem., 724-731. (Polymer Science 6/72, impact factor: 2.773)

  22. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 81 (2001) "Synthesis and characterization of novel block copolymer from trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline and poly(ethylene glycol), J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 1581-1587. (Polymer Science 34/75, impact factor: 1.021)

  23. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, 38 (2000), "Synthesis of trans-4-hydroxy-L-porline-based telechelic prepolymers and poly(ester-urethane)", J. Polym. Sci A: Polym. Chem., 2449-2455. (Polymer Science 6/72, impact factor: 2.773)

  24. J. M. Yang*, C. P. Chang Chian, and K. Y. Hsu, 153 (1999), “Oxygen permeation in SBS-g-DMAEMA copolymer membrane prepared by UV photografting without degassing”, J. Membrane Sci., 175-182. (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor: 2.108)

  25. J. M. Yang*, H.M. Li, M.C. Yang, and C.H. Shih, 48 (1999) “Characterization of acrylic bone cement using dynamic mechanical analysis”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res. (Appl. Biomater.) 52-60. (Biomedical Engineering 4/42, impact factor: 3.652)

  26. J. M. Yang*, M. J. Huang, and T. S. Yeh, 45 (1999), “Preparation of poly(acrylic acid) modified polyurethane membrane for biomaterial by UV radiation without degassing”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res.,133-139. (Biomedical Engineering 4/42, impact factor: 3.652)

  27. R. S. Lee, J. M. Yang, and K.H. Huang, 31 (1999), "Preparation and characterization of pseudopoly(trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline ester)", Polym. J. 569-573. (Polymer Science 29/75, impact factor: 1.125)

  28. J.M. Yang*, H.M. Li, M.C. Yang, and C.H. Shih, 10 (1998) “Dynamic mechanical analysis of acrylic bone cement filled with tricalcium phosphate and polyglycolic acid”, Biomed. Eng. Appl. Basis. Comm., 320-325.

  29. H. L. Chen, J. C. Hwang, J. M. Yang, and R. C. Wang, (1998), “Simultaneous liquid-liquid demixing and crystallization and its effect on the spherulite growth in poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(ether imide) blends”, Polymer, 6983-6989.

  30. J. M. Yang*, J. S. Shyu, and H. L Chen, 38 (1998), “Additive modification of the polymerization and properties of an acrylic bone cement”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 530-533.

  31. J. M. Yang*, M. C. Wang, Y. G. Hsu, C. H. Chang and S. K. Lo, 138 (1998), "Preparation of heparin containing SBS-g-VP copolymer membrane for biomaterial usage", J. Membrane Sci., 19-27. (Chemical Engineering 7/116, impact factor: 2.108)

  32. J. M. Yang*, 43 (1998), “Study of polymerization of acrylic bone cement: effect of HEMA and EGDMA”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res. (Appl. Biomater.), 54-61.

  33. J. M. Yang*, Y. J. Jong, K. Y. Hsu, and C. H. Chang, 39 (1998), “Preparation and characterization of heparin containing SBS-g-DMAEMA copolymer membrane”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res., 86-91.

  34. J. M. Yang*, P. Y. Huang, and M. C. Yang, 38 (1997) “Effect of MMA-g-UHMWPE grafted fiber on mechanical properties of acrylic bone cement”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res. (Appl. Biomater.), 361-369.

  35. J. M. Yang*, H. S. Chen, Y. G. Hsu, F. H. Lin and Y. H. Chang, 251 (1997), “Organic-inorganic hybrid sol-gel materials,2: application for dental composites”, Angew. Makromol. Chem., 61-72.

  36. J. M. Yang*, H. S. Chen, Y. G. Hsu, and W. Wang, 251 (1997), “Organic-inorganic hybrid sol-gel materials,1: preparation and characterization”, Angew. Makromol. Chem., 49-60.

  37. J. M. Yang*, 18 (1997), “Polymerization of acrylic bone cement using differential scanning calorimetry”, Biomaterials, 1293-1298.

  38. J. M. Yang*, P. Y. Huang, M. C. Yang, and W. Wang, 65 (1997), "The grafting of methyl methacrylate onto ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fiber by plasma and UV treatment", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 365-371.

  39. J. M. Yang*, M. C Wang, Y. G. Hsu and C. H. Chang, 65 (1997) “ Preparation of SBS-g-VP copolymer membrane by UV radiation without degassing”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci.,109-116.

  40. J. M. Yang*, C. S. Lu, Y. G. Hsu, and C. H Shih, 38 (1997), “Mechanical properties of acrylic bone cement containing PMMA-SiO2 hybrid sol-gel material”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res. (Appl. Biomater.), 143-154.

  41. J. M. Yang*, J. S. Shyu, and H. L. Chen, 37 (1997), “ Polymerization of acrylic bone cement investigated by differential scanning calorimetry : effects of heating rate and TCP content”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 1182-1187.

  42. J. M. Yang, H .L. Chen, J. W. You, and J. C. Hwang, 29 (1997), “Miscibility and crystallization of poly(L-lactide)/poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(L-lactide)/poly(ε-caprolactone) blends”, Polym. J. 657-662.

  43. J. M. Yang*, C. S. Lu, and Y. G. Hsu, 245 (1997), “Effect of tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate on the mechanical properties of acrylic bone cement”, Angew. Makromol. Chem., 49-62.

  44. C. C. Tsai, J. M. Yang, Y. L. Tang, C. N. Chen. and H. W. Sung 17 (1997), “Characterizations of biological tissues modified by covalently immobilized heparin”, Chinese J. Med. Biol. Eng., 73-81.

  45. J. M. Yang*, M. C. Wang, Y. G. Hsu, and C. H. Chang, 128 (1997), "The properties of SBS-g-VP copolymer membrane prepared by UV photografting without degassing", J. Membrane Sci., 133-140.

  46. J. M. Yang*, Y. J. Jong, and K. Y. Hsu, 35 (1997) “ Preparation and properties of SBS-g-DMAEMA copolymer membrane by ultraviolet radiation”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res., 175-180.

  47. J. M. Yang*, P. Y. Huang, and M. C. Yang, 4 (1997), “The effect of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber on the mechanical properties of acrylic bone cement”, J. Polym. Res., 41-46.

  48. H. L. Chen, D. J. Liaw, J. S. Tsai, J. S. Shyu and J. M. Yang, 28 (1996), "Miscible blends of polystyrene and poly(ε-caprolactone) with phenylacetylene carbon monoxide alternating copolymer", Polym. J., 976-979.

  49. J. M. Yang*, J. W. You, H. L. Chen, and C. H. Shih, 33 (1996), “Calorimetric characterization of the formation of acrylic type bone cements”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res., (Appl. Biomater.), 83-88.

  50. J. M. Yang* and G. H. Hsiue, 31 (1996), “Radiation-induced graft copolymer SBS-g-VP for biomaterial usage”, J. Biomed. Mater. Res., 281-286.

  51. J. M. Yang*, G. H. Hsiue, and H. L. Chen, 36 (1996), "Effect of Casting Solvents on the Morphology and Properties of Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Triblock Copolymer Membranes", Polym. Eng. Sci., 425-430.

  52. J. M. Yang* and G. H. Hsiue, 231 (1995), "Modified styrene-diene-styrene triblock copolymers for oxygen permeation", Angew. Makromol. Chem., 1-14.

  53. G. H. Hsiue, W. L. Hsu and J. M. Yang, 217 (1994), "Modified styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer membranes complexed with cobalt-containing schiff's bases for oxygen permeation', Angew. Makromol. Chem.,31-41.

  54. J. M. Yang*, and G. H. Hsiue, 87 (1994), "Modified styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer membranes complexed with (N,N'-disalicylideneethylendiamine) cobalt ( II ) for oxygen permeation: polymeric axial ligand effect", J. Membrane Sci., 233-244.

  55. G. H. Hsiue and J. M. Yang, 31 (1993), "Polymeric Complexed Membranes Used as Oxygen Carrier: Axial and In-Plane Ligand Effects", J Polym. Sci. Pol. Chem., 1457-1466.

  56. J. M. Yang and G. H. Hsiue, 24 (1991), "Epoxidized Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Block Copolymer Membrane Complexes with Cobalt Schiff Bases for Oxygen Permeation", Macromolecules, 4010-4016.

  57. G. H. Hsiue, T. L. Perng, and J. M. Yang, 42 (1991), "Nwe Peracid-Type Polymeric Initiator for Radical Polymerization", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 1899-1904.

  58. G. H. Hsiue and J. M. Yang, 192 (1991), "Membrane of (polystyrene –block – polybutadiene -block-polystyrene)-graft-poly(2-vinylpyridine) complexed with cobalt-containing Schiff's bases for oxygen permeation", Makromol. Chem., 2687-2699.

  59. G. H. Hsiue, and J. M. Yang, 28 (1990), "Epoxidation of Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Block Copolymer and Use for Gas Permeation", J. Polym. Sci. Pol. Chem., 3761-3773.

  60. G. H. Hsiue, J. M. Yang, P. S. Lee, and C. Y. Liaw, 28 (1990), "Membrane of Epoxidied Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Block Copolymer Complexing with (N,N'-disalicylideneethylenediamine) Cobalt ( II ) and Use for Oxygen Permeation", J. Polym. Sci. Pol. Chem., 3363-3375.

  61. J. M. Yang and G. H. Hsiue, 41 (1990), "Oxygen Permeation in SBS-g-VP Membrane and Effect of Facilitated Oxygen Carrier", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 1141-1150.

  62. J. M. Yang and G. H. Hsiue, 39 (1990), "Radiation-Induced Graft Polymerization of 4-Vinyl Pyridine to Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Triblock Copolymer", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 1475-1484.

  63. J. M. Yang and G. H. Hsiue, 179 (1990), "SBS/VP Homograft Membrane for Oxygen Enrichment", Angew. Makromol. Chem., 99-111.

  64. G. H. Hsiue, J. M. Yang, R. L. Wu, 22 (1988), "Preparation and properties of a biomaterial : HEMA grafted SBS by ��-ray irradiation", J. Biomed. Mater. Res., 405-415.