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Fu-Lan Hsu

  • Position:Researcher
Research interests / job descriptionPreservation of wood, Bioactive compounds in plants.
EducationPh.D. Department of Forestry, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. (2009)
M.S. Department of Forestry, National Taiwan University, Taiwa. (1994)
B.S. Department of Forestry, National Taiwan University, Taiwa. (1992)
Experience2023.08~ Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2022~2023.07 Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2013~2022 Associate Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2002~2013 Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
1998~2002 Assistant, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
1997~1998 Taiwan Forestry Bureau, COA.
2014~2015 2017 Adjunct Associate Professor, National Ilan University
TEL886-886-2-23039978 ext 2917
Emailflhsu@tfri.gov.tw
HonorDoctoral Student Academic Paper Award (NTU)
Conference Award: more than 17 awards
  1. Yen PL, Lin TA, Chuah WL, Chang CY, Tseng YH, Huang CY, Yang JC, Hsu FL*, Liao VHC* (2023) Methanol extracts from Cirsium japonicum DC. var. australe Kitam. and their active components reduce intracellular oxidative stress in Caenorhabditis elegans. Molecules 28, 6923. (SCI)
  2. Hsu FL, Hsu CK, Chen FH* (2023) Effects of post-harvest treatment on the quality of Camellia oleifera seed oil. Taiwan J For Sci 38(3): 267-274. (EI)
  3. Yeo YH, Hsu FL, Chen YL, Chang TC*(2022) Evaluation of the extracts from the renewable parts in Garcinia subelliptica as natural sunscreen additives. Industrial Crops and Products. 186:115214. (SCI)
  4. Chang CW, Hsu FL, Chang FC., and Huang YS* (2022) Measuring elastic constants of wood through static bending using a strain gauge. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. (SCI)
  5. Chan WC, Chiu Y, Hsu FL, Ho YT, Chang HT (2022) Influences of roasting temperature on physicochemical properties and odorants of Camellia oleifera seed oil. Journal of the Experimental Forest of National Taiwan University. 36(1): 61-71.
  6. Huang YS*,  Hsu FL. (2021). Mechanism of cracking failure in curved stem due to transverse stress under bending. Journal of Theoretical Biology. 509(21): 110516. (SCI)
  7. Chang HT*, Chang ML, Chen YT, Chang ST, Hsu FL, Wu CC, Ho CK (2021) Evaluation of motor coordination and antidepressant activities of Cinnamomum osmophloeum ct. linalool leaf oil in rodent model. Molecules. 26, 3037. (SCI)
  8. Ferng YL, Chang ST, Hsu FL, Chang HT (2021) A preliminary study on the antioxidant activity of Psychotria rubra leaf extract. Journal of the Experimental Forest of National Taiwan University. 35(2): 111-118.
  9. Huang YS*, Hsu FL. (2020). Analyses of cracking failure in curved laminated lumber due to transverse stress under a curvature-decreasing moment. Results in Engineering. 8: 10074. (SCI)
  10. Huang YS, Chiang PL , Hsu FL, Juang JY*. (2020). Cracking failure of curved hollow tree trunks. Royal Society Open Science. Apr, 4(4): 160972. (SCI)
  11. Chan WC, Chiu Y, Chang HT, Wang LJ, Hsu FL*. (2019). Investigation of the oxidation stability of 8 plant seed oils. Forest Products Industries. 38(2):99-108.
  12. Chen SY, Hsu CK, Hsui YR, Chien CT, Hsu FL*. (2019). Effect of the fruit harvest date of Camellia brevistyla mother trees on seed size, seed germination, and kernel oil content and composition. Taiwan J For Sci. 34(4): 263-73. (EI)
  13. Chiang SS, Hsu FL, Hsu CK, Liu CF, Chu CY. (2019). Role of Camellia brevistyla (Hayata) Coh. Stuart seed pomace extract on hypertension and vascular function in L-NAME-treated mice. Journal of Food Science. 84(12): 3555-3564. (SCI)
  14. Chiu Y, Chan WC, Yang NY, Su NW, Chang HT, Hsu FL*. (2018). Effect of heating time on the quality and oxidation stability of Camellia brevistyla Seed Oil. Forest Products Industries. 37(4): 205-214.
  15. Chang CH, Liao HXQ, Hsu FL, Ho CT, Liao VHC*. (2018). N-ϒ-(L-Glutamyl)-L-selenomethionine inhibits fat storage via the stearoyl-CoA desaturases FAT-6 and FAT-7 and the selenoprotein TRXR-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. 63(4). 1800784.(SCI)
  16. Huang CY, Yeh TF, Hsu FL, Lin CY, Chang ST, Chang HT*. (2018). Xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity and thermostability of cinnamaldehyde-chemotype leaf oil of Cinnamomum osmophloeum microencapsulated with β-cyclodextrin. Molecules 23(1107): 1-10. (SCI)
  17. Yang KM, Hsu FL, Chen CW, Hsu CL, Cheng MC*. (2018) Quality characterization and oxidative stability of Camellia seed oils produced with different roasting temperatures. Journal of Oleo Science. 67 (4): 389-396. (SCI)
  18. Yang WJ, Hsu FL, Chang ST, Chang HT*. (2018). Illustration the properties of mildew-damaged paper by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. Quarterly Jounal of Chinese Forestry. 32(1): 15-22.
  19. Chou SY, Hsu FL, Chang ST, Chen YH, Chang HT. (2017). Evaluation of the antimildew activity of cinnamic acid derivatives. Quarterly Jounal of Chinese Forestry. 50(4): 381-391.
  20. Huang YS*, Hsu FL, Lee CM, Juang JY*. (2017). Failure mechanism of hollow tree trunks due to cross-sectional flattening. R Soc Open Sci. 4(4), 160972. (SCI)
  21. Lin TY, Wei CC, Huang CW, Chang CH, Hsu FL, Liao VHC*. (2016). Both phosphorus fertilizers and indigenous bacteria enhance arsenic release into groundwater in arsenic-contaminated aquifers. Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry. 64(11): 2214-2222.  (SCI)
  22. Hsiao NC, Chang TC, Hsu FL, Chang ST*. (2016). Environmentally benign treatments for inhibiting the release of aqueous extracts from merbau heartwood. Wood science technology. 50(2):333-348.  (SCI)
  23. Chen YH, Yeh TF, Chu FH, Hsu FL, Chang ST*. (2015). Proteomics investigation reveals cell death-associated proteins of basidiomycete fungus Trametes versicolor treated with Ferruginol. Agric Food Chem. 63(1): 85-91. (SCI)
  24. Chang HT, Yeh TF, Hsu FL, Kuo-Huang LL, Lee CM, Huang YS, Chang ST*. (2015). Profiling the chemical composition and growth strain of giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro). BioResources. 10(1): 1260-1270. (SCI)
  25. Chang HT, Lin CY, Hsu FL, Hsu LS, Chang ST*. (2015). Improvement effects of microencapsulation on the conservation of cinnamomum osmophloeum leaf oils. Quarterly Jounal of Chinese Forestry. 48(4): 387-400.
  26. Wei CC, Yu CW, Yen PL, Lin HY, Chang ST, Hsu FL, Liao VH*. (2014). Antioxidant activity, delayed aging, and reduced amyloid-beta toxicity of methanol extracts of tea seed pomace from Camellia tenuifolia. J Agric Food Chem. 62(44): 10701-10707. (SCI)
  27. Yu CW, Li WH, Hsu FL, Yen PL, Chang ST, Liao VH*. (2014). Essential oil alloaromadendrene from mixed-type Cinnamomum osmophloeum leaves prolongs the lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans. J Agric Food Chem. 62(26): 6159-6165. (SCI)
  28. Kao AC, Chu YJ, Hsu FL, Liao VH*. (2013). Removal of arsenic from groundwater by using a native isolated arsenite-oxidizing bacterium. J Contam Hydrol. 155: 1-8. (SCI)
  29. Hsu FL, Lee CM, Hwang GS, Huang YS*. (2012). Detection of internal holes in Swietenia mahagoni disks using a stress wave device. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science. 27(2): 191-200.  (EI)
  30. Hsu FL, Li WH, Yu CW, Hsieh YC, Yang YF, Liu JT, Shih J, Chu YJ, Yen PL, Chang ST, Liao VH*. (2012). In vivo antioxidant activities of essential oils and their constituents from leaves of the Taiwanese Cinnamomum osmophloeum. J Agric Food Chem. 60(12): 3092-3097.  (SCI)
  31. Li WH, Hsu FL, Liu JT, Liao VH*. (2011). The ameliorative and toxic effects of selenite on Caenorhabditis elegans. Food Chem Toxicol. 49(4): 812-819. (SCI)
  32. Chang JC, Hsu FL, Lee HL*. (2010). Improvement on the fungal resistance of wood treated with O&D treatment. Quarterly Jounal of Chinese Forestry. 43(3): 447-458.
  33. Hsu FL, Chang ST*. (2010). Potency of gallates antioxidant as an environmentally benign preservative against wood-degrading fungi. Journal of Cultural Property Conservation. 14: 53-60. (SCI)
  34. Chen YW, Hsu FL, Hu YF, Wang JL, Lee HL*. (2009). The use of invasive plant fibers for removing heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. Forest Products Industries. 28(4): 247-258.
  35. Hsu FL, Peng YC, Lee HL*. (2009). Removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions by bamboo wastes. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science, 24(3): 159-168.  (EI)
  36. Hsu FL, Chen PS, Chang HT, Chang ST. (2009). Effects of alkyl chain length of gallates on their antifungal property and potency as an environmentally benign preservative against wood-decay fungi. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 63(5): 543-547. (SCI)
  37. Hsu FL, Chang ST*. (2008). XRF- an efficient instrument for the analysis of wood preservatives and treated Wood. Forest Products Industries. 27(3): 217-228.
  38. Hsu FL, Chang JC, Lee HL*. (2008). Effect of the chemical treatment on the carbon fixation of wood. Forest Products Industries. 27(1): 46-56.
  39. Hsu FL, Chang HT, Chang ST*. (2007). Evaluation of antifungal properties of octyl gallate and its synergy with cinnamaldehyde. Bioresour Technol, 98(4), 734-738. (SCI)
  40. Hsu FL, Yen TB, Chang HT, Chang ST*. (2007). Antifungal activity and synergistic effect of cinnamaldehyde combined with antioxidants against wood decay fungi. Int. Res. Group Wood Prot.
  41. Wang CL, Hsu FL, Lee HL*. (2006). Antioxidant properties of extracts from Camellia tenuifolia. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science. 21(4):387-393. (EI)
  42. Hsu FL, Liao VH*. (2006). Removal of heavy metal contaminants by lignocellulose. Quarterly Journal  of Chinese Forestry. 39(3): 409-419.
  43. Lee HL*, Shiah TC, Hsu FL, Lin SJ. (2005). Effects of new waterborne wood preservatives on the durability and thermal properties of wood. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science. 20(2): 139-156. (EI)
  44. Chen SS, Hsu FL, Huang YS*. (2005). Frictional properties of wood flooring materials. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science. 20(2): 95-104. (EI)
  45. Wang CL, Hsu FL, Lee HL*. (2005). Decay and termite resistance of phosphorylated wood. Forest Products Industries. 24(2): 123-130.
  46. Lee HL*, Hsu FL, Lin SJ. (2004). Effects of chemical treatment with phosphoric acid and amine systems on the durability and dimensional stability of wood. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science. 19(4): 311-321. (EI)
  47. Huang YS*, Hsu FL. (2003).  A new approach to measure   friction  coefficients between  paper and human fingers. Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry. 36(4): 423-429.
  48. Chang ST, Chang HT, Huang YS, Hsu FL. (2000). Effects of chemical modification reagents on acoustic properties of wood. Holzforschung, 54(6): 669-675.  (SCI)
  49. Hsu FL, Huang YS*. (2000). Preliminary study on cavitation of waterwithholded Taiwan camphor sapling. Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry. 33(1): 111-118.
  50. Chang ST*, Hsu FL. (1994). Selection and developmennt of photostabilizers for coating. Forest Products Industries. 13(1): 198-214.
  1. Chen FC, Tsai ZX, Hsu FL. (2023, Sep). Forest beekeeping - high-quality forest bee products. 2023 Forest Park Ecological and Social Experiment Results Forum. Hualien, Taiwan.. (in Chinese)
  2. Han CG, Chen FH, Hsu CK, Chien GH, Pan YY, Hsu FL* (2020) Comparison of volatile components of unconcentrated forest honey from different beehives in Daxi. Taiwan Association for Food Science and Technology. (poster)
  3. Pan YY, Han CG, Chen YJ, Hsu FL* (2020) Optimization of adsorption conditions for the analysis of volatile components in honey by solid phase microextraction (SPME). Taiwan Association for Food Science and Technology. (poster)
  4. Yang YH, Hsu FL, Chang CC (2020) Feasibility evaluation of the development of renewable parts of Fukuki, Philippine Island as natural sunscreen additives. Taiwan Association for Food Science and Technology. (poster)
  5. Lee CS, Hsu FL, Lee HL (2020) Analysis of the essential oil of Citrus taiwanica from Taiwan native citrus. 2020 The Chinese Forest Products Association. (poster)
  6. Ho YT,  Cheng JY, Liu IH, Hsu FL, Chang HT (2019) Chemical composition and melanin inhibitory activity of essential oil from Agathis dammara leaves. The 69th Annual Meeting of Japan Wood Research Society. March 14-16. Hakodate, Japan.
  7. Lin YS, Yang NY, Hsu CK, Wu CC, Chen FH, Wang JH, Hsu FL(2019) Preliminary Study on volatile components of forest honey. Taiwan Association for Food Science and Technology. (poster)
  1. Wu ML, Wu CC, Wang LJ, Lin JC, Hsu MH, Jaung LM, Hsu JK, Hsu FL, Chen FH, Yang JC, Liu TY. (2018). 2018 Camellia Cultivation Management & Utilization Manual, Taiwan: Agriculture and Food Administration, Agriculture Committee, Executive Yuan.
  2. Wang LJ, Huang YS, Hsu MH, Wu ML, Liu TY, Hsu FL. (2018). Manual of Prevention and Control of Termites and Tree-damaging Termites in Taiwan, Taiwan: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  1. TW Patent: Educational toy with the characteristics of three-section wood texture (2022, M620645)
  2. TW Patent: Use of ethanol extract of Camellia brevistyla (hayata) coh. Stuart seed pomace (CBPE) in regulating hypertension induced by no synthesis inhibition (2018, I 620573)
  3. TW Patent: Safety judgment method of tree root (2014, 457551)
  4. TW Patent: Compositions for inhibiting growth of wood decay fungi and use thereof (2014, 361044)
  5. US Patent: Antifungal Compositions for inhibiting growth of wood decay fungi and use thereof (2013, US18586635)
  1. 2021 The structural safety inspection of giant trees on Lala mountain
  2. 2021 Multiple innovative applications of forest edible plants
  3. 2019~2023 Preliminary research of forest honey and its volatile components
  4. 2016~2020 Proximity field test for new environmentally treated wood in Taiwan
  5. 2015-2018 Study on the quality, compounds and analysis technology of different camellia seed oil