Biography

Current Positions & Affiliations

2019

Distinguished ProfessorDepartment of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University

Education & Training

PhD

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (1996)

MSc

National Taiwan University, Environmental Health (1991)

Professional Experience

20122015

Professor and DirectorDepartment of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University

20102019

ProfessorDepartment of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University

2010

DeanCenter for Faculty Development, National Taipei College of Nursing

20092010

DeanOffice for Research & Development, National Taipei College of Nursing

20082010

ProfessorDept. of Health Care Management, National Taipei College of Nursing

20072008

ProfessorDept. of Health Care Management, National Taipei College of Nursing

20022007

ProfessorDept. of Public Health, Fu-Jen Catholic University

19962002

Associate ProfessorDept. of Public Health, Fu-Jen Catholic University

Honors & Recognition

2022

NCKU College of Medicine Outstanding Research Award (Medical Humanity Category)National Cheng Kung University College of Medicine

20202023

Research Paper AwardCheng-Hsing Medical Foundation

20152017

Research Paper AwardCheng-Hsing Medical Foundation

2015

NCKU College of Medicine Outstanding Research Award (Medical Humanity Category)National Cheng Kung University College of Medicine

2013

Research Paper AwardCheng-Hsing Medical Foundation

2002

Professor KP Chen Award for Excellence in ResearchTaiwan Public Health Association

1999

Fu-Jen Academic AwardFu Jen Catholic University

19962001

Research AwardNational Scientific Council

Research Highlights

Research Summary

Professor Chung-Yi Li specializes in epidemiology and biostatistics, focusing on environmental epidemiology, non-communicable disease epidemiology, and life course epidemiology. His early research on electromagnetic field exposure gained international recognition, leading to a consultant role for the WHO International EMF Project in 1998. From 2014-2022, he served as Executive Director of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology-Asia and Western Pacific Chapter. His life course research includes studies on fetal programming, early-life events' impact on chronic diseases, and intergenerational transmission of suicidal behavior, with many papers published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. Recently, he has developed tools for environmental health literacy and evaluated smoking cessation and preventive healthcare services in Taiwan. As of May 2024, he has published 435 journal papers with an H-Index of 50.

Notable Projects & Activities

20232026

PI
Influence of Ambient Temperature on Risks of Type 1 Diabetes Incidence and Vehicle Crashes in People with Diabetes: Epidemiological Investigations and Health Literacy Assessment

Funded by: National Science and Technology Council (112-2314-B-006-067MY3)

Advised Student Theses/Dissertations

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Courses Instructed

BIOSTATISTICS(1)

3 Credits

BIOSTATISTICS

2 Credits
.ZH
MPH

ADVANCED BIOSTATISTICS

2 Credits
.EN

A PRIMER ON PUBLIC HEALTH

2 Credits
.EN

ADVANCED BIOSTATISTICS

2 Credits
.ZH

News & Events

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2021-10-20
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2022-11-03
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2022-08-08
Professor Li Reappointed as Distinguished Professor
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2021-12-12
Professor Li Wins 2021 College Best Paper Award
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2020-10-08
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2024-10-07
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Contact Information

Office Location

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Room 08091
NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building Floor 8,
138 Shengli Road, North District, Tainan 704302

Mailing Address

Chung-Yi Li
(NCKU Public Health)
NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building Floor 8,
138 Shengli Road, North District, Tainan 704302