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Jiann-Gwo Shyu

  • Position:Associate Researcher
Research interests / job descriptionTraditional paintings and calligraphic works mounting, Restoration of paper-based artifacts, traditional handmade paper science research.
EducationPh.D. Department of Environmental Engineering, Da-Yeh University. (2022)
M.S. Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University. (1995)
B.S. Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University. (1994)
Experience2023.09~ Associate Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2023.08~2023.09 Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2007~2023.07 Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
1998~2007 Contract Employee, Hsinchu Forest District Management Office, Forestry Bureau.

2001~ Chinese Mounting Teacher, Department of Painting and Calligraphy Aarts, National University of the Arts.
2012~2014 Traditional Craft Techniques-Papermaking Course Teacher, Department of Art History, National Tainan University of Arts.
2003~2013 Chinese Mounting Teacher, Department of Fine Aarts, Huafan University.
TEL886-2-23039978 ext 3700
Emailaghy@tfri.gov.tw
Honor2014, Library Association of the Republic of China, 2014 Special Library Postop Exhibition, No.1 (in Chinese).
2015, Taipei Int’l Invention Show & Technomart, Gold Medal Award.
  1. Hao Chen Sun, Yu Hsun Lai, Kuan Yeh Huang, Ssu Yu Huang, Shyu JG, Yuan Shing Perng*. (2023). Circular utilization of discarded oyster farming bamboo scafolding in pulp and papermaking. Scientific reports (2023)13:21230. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48191-5. (SCI)
  2. Lai YH, Sun HC, Chang MH, Li CC, Shyu JG, Perng YS (2023) Development of bio-mechanical rice straw pulp by high consistency kneader with thermal and Alkaline. Heliyon 9 (2023) e19317 (SCI)
  3. Shyu JG, Hsu CK, Hsu KP, Yang ML, Wei LY, Ho HT, & Ho CL* (2023) Chemical Composition and In Vitro Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and TyrosinaseInhibiting Activity of Essential Oils Extracted From the Leaves and Twigs of Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana. 18(8):1-10. (SCI)
  4. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2023). Application of Key Fundamental Proper-ties to Establish a Methodology for Pulp Evaluation. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 27(1):31-38. (in Chinese)
  5. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2023). 2050 EU Pulp and Paper Industry Roadmap to a Low-Carbon Bioeconomy Taiwan TAPPI Journal 27(1):41-48. (in Chinese)
  6. Shyu JG, Hsu CK, Hsu KP, Yang ML, Wei LY, Ho HT, & Ho CL* (2023) Chemical composition, in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities of different parts essential oils of Neolitsea sericea var. aurata from Taiwan. Nat Prod Commun 18(3):1-10. (SCI)
  7. Perng YS, Shyu JG, Lin SC. (2022). Planning for a net-zero emissions roadmap for the UK pulp and paper industry. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 26(1):49-57. (in Chinese)
  8. Yu‑Hsun Lai, Hao‑Chen Sun, Ming‑Hui Chang, Ching‑Chin Li, Jiann‑Gwo Shyu,  Perng YS,. (2022) Feasibility of substituting old corrugated carton pulp with thermal alkali and enzyme pretreated semichemical mechanical rice straw pulp. Scientific Reports. 12(1):3493. (SCI)
  9. Perng YS, Shyu JG, Lin SC. (2022). Paper Industry in Low Carbon Economy. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 26(1): 9-17. (in Chinese)
  10. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2021). Chemicals for special paper. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 25(4):35-38. (in Chinese)
  11. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2021). Designing for the future - Guidelines for the recyclability of paper and cardboard packaging. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 25(4):25-34. (in Chinese)
  12. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2021). Pulp and Paper Industry Energy Management. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 25(4):11-24. (in Chinese)
  13. Shuai Guo, Jiann-Gwo Shyu (2021). A brief analysis of the mounting art of painting and calligraphy in Ming Dynasty - taking Suzhou mounting as an example. Journal of Painting and Calligraphy 31:327-348. (in Chinese)
  14. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2021). The production of handmade paper calendar - take the calendar of the year of the ox of the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute as an example. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 25(3):43-46. (in Chinese)
  15. Shyu JG, Yu ST, Perng YS. (2021). A study in educing cockling of Chinese hanging scrolls. Sustainability. 13(12):6843.(SCI)
  16. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2021). Energy-saving assessment of refining pulp-taking the application of recycled fiber in household paper as an example. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 25(2):31-37. (in Chinese)
  17. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2021). Refining energy-saving assessment - efficient and low-consumption refining. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 25(2):39-44. (in Chinese)
  18. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2021). Grinding Green Paper Chemicals. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 25(1):41-53. (in Chinese)
  19. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2020). Introduction of Market Pulp for Papermaking. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 24(1):47-52. (in Chinese)
  20. Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2020). The Myth of Selection of Conifer Market Pulp. Taiwan TAPPI Journal 24(1):39-46. (in Chinese)
  21. Chuang HZ, Shyu JG. (2019). Adopt Assimilation and More Innovative Techniques-the Record of Conserving and Restoring the Dunhuang Relics by the National Central Library. National Central Library Bulletin 108(2):35-50.
  22. Perng YS, Wang EIC, Yeh CL, Shyu JG. (2018). Synergy of Bentonite and Starch Enhances the Physical Properties of Handsheets from Recycled Pulp. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 33(2):89-96.
  23. Shyu JG, Chang LW, Chang MY, Perng YS, Yu SC. (2018). A Case Study of Using Handmade Papers to Repair Damaged Books of the Library of the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute. Journal of the National Taiwan Museum 71(1):9-20.
  24.  Perng YS, Yu SC, Shyu JG. (2017). Introduction to Commonly Seen Handmade Paper Items in Taiwan. Journal of Pulp and Paper Technology 21(4):27-34.
  25. Liu CT, Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2017). Chemistry and Applications of Strength Aids for Board and Tissue Production. Journal of Pulp and Paper Technology. 21(1):13-24.
  26. Yeh RY, Liu PL, Liang GH, Cao YJ, Shyu JG, Fu CH. (2016). The Antifungal Ability of Three kind of Papermaking Fiber and the Comparsion of Assessment methods. Quarterly journal of Forest 38(4):263-270.
  27.  Perng YS, Lin SC, Hsiao MK, Shyu JG. (2016). The BAT Conclusions for the Production of Pulp, Paper and Board (Ⅱ).  Journal of Pulp and Paper Technology 20(4):23-34.
  28.  Perng YS, Lin SC, Hsiao MK, Shyu JG. (2016). The BAT Conclusions for the Production of Pulp, Paper and Board (Ⅰ).  Journal of Pulp and Paper Technology 20(3):13-34.
  29.  Perng YS, Yu SC, Shyu JG. (2016). Preparation and Characterization of Mounting Papers. National Central Library Bulletin 69(3):15-22.
  30.  Perng YS, Wang EIC, Shyu JG. (2015). How to Effectively Spread Paper Web? Journal of Pulp and Paper Technology 19(3):1-31.
  31. Chan CH, Shyu JG, Perng YS, Chen YF. (2015). AFM in Nanotechnology Applications of Technology and Crime Scene. The Taiwan Journal of Forensic Medicine 7(1):1-28.
  32.  Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2015). Studies on the Staining of Mounting Materials and their Color-Matching for Chinese Painting and Calligraphic Artworks. National Central Library Bulletin 68(1)1-18.
  33.  Perng YS, Shyu JG. (2014). Observation and Identification of Papermaking Fibers. National Central Library Bulletin 67(1)1-12.
  34. Shyu JG. (2013). The Revamping and Preventing Methods of Calligraphy and Chinese Painting Preservation Problems. Journal of Calligraphy and Chinese Painting Arts (inChinese) (15)81-102.
  35. Wang EIC,  Perng YS, Shyu JG, Hsieh CM. (2012). Effects of Adding Polyelectrolyte Complexes to the Papermaking Wet End on Paper Strength and Functionality. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 27(2): 63-175.
  36. Shyu JG, Wang KT, Chang CP. (2011). Effects of Resins and Adhesives on the Preservation of Converted Handmade Papers. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 26(3):221-243.
  37. Shyu JG. (2009). Mounting form and collection of Hanging Scroll. Journal of Calligraphy and Chinese Painting Arts (in Chinese) (6)231-258.
  38. Shyu JG. (2006). The Influence of Traditional Painting and Calligraphy Mounting Materials and Preservation Process (take the hanging scroll as an example) (in Chinese) (1)221-232.
  1. Shyu JG, Cheng CS. (2020). Scientific analysis of paper cultural relics – Take the special exhibition of the Germanisches National Museum as an example. Museum collection restoration and scientific testing workshop, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  2. Wang JC, Yeh RY, Shyu JG, Kuo CC. (2020). Modification of starches and their application in greaseproof paper production. Academic Papers and Research Achievements Seminar of the Chinese Forest Products Association, Taichung. (in Chinese)
  3. Yeh RY, Shyu JG, Lin JJ, Liao WT, Liu YC, Li HL. (2019). Application of Fiber Plants in Pulping and Papermaking. Forest Specialty Product Development Research Seminar, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  4. Shyu JG,  Perng YS, Yu SC. (2019). Research on the Flatness of Mounting Paper Cultural Relics. Academic Papers and Research Achievements Seminar of the Chinese Forest Products Association, Taichung. (in Chinese)
  5. Chuang HZ, Shyu JG. (2019). Adopt Assimilation and More Innovative Techniques-the Record of Conserving and Restoring the Dunhuang Relics by the National Central Library. The 6th Xuanlan Forum- 金針度人:活化古人,Get New Knowledge, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  6. Shyu JG,. (2018). Multilayer Bamboo Pulp Handmade Paper production technology. Circular Agriculture, Pintung. (in Chinese)
  7. Shyu JG, Chien LK. (2018). Proof of authenticity – Wen Zhengming’s calligraphy (上林賦卷). Cultural Relics, Art, Technology – Academic Forum on Ancient Art and Modern Technology, Kaohsiung. (in Chinese)
  8. Shyu JG. (2017). From Fiber Properties to Paper Properties. The reappearing glory – Asian Paintings and Natural Materials. Taiwan and Japan International Academic Seminar, Taichung. (in Chinese)
  9. Shyu JG, Perng YS. (2016). Development and Property Analysis of Paper for Mounting. Non-destructive inspection of Cultural Relic Materials Seminar, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  10. Chnag LW, Shyu JG. (2015). Legacy of trees: Repairing and digital archiving of ancient forestry books,81st IFLA General Conference and Assembly, Taipei.
  1.  Zheng QS, Shyu JG. (2022).Paper Fiber "Murder Scene" Identification Report - A Visible History of Taiwan. (in Chinese)  Tainan City: National Museum of Taiwan History.
  2. Shyu JG, Yuan HJ, You YX, Yan ZZ. (2021). Paper Loves Black and White-The Encounter of Paper and Silver Salt Emulsion. Forestry Promotion Folding. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  3. Lowe CH, Ho CL, Hsu KP, Shyu JG, Shen YJ. (2020). Paper Art Creation of Glassine Paper. Forestry Promotion Folding. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  4. Yang L, Shyu JG. (2019). Pastel Nagomi Art Painted on Handmade Paper. Forestry Promotion Folding. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  5. Ho CL, Lin CJ, Shyu JG, Hsu KP, Tu SH, Lin YJ, Lee CH, Li PH. (2019). Forestry Recycling New Economy-Fragrance Essential Oil Desk Calendar. Forestry Promotion Folding. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  6. Wang GC, Shyu JG. (2017). The Production of Marble Paper and the Mounting of Calligraphy and Chinese Painting. Forestry Series. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  7. Shyu JG. (2015). Chapter 2- The topic of Chinese Mounting. New World- Asian Materials. (in Chinese) Taichung: Tunghai University.
  8. Shyu JG. (2013). Manufacture of Handmade Paper. Forestry Series. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  9. Shyu JG. (2012). Common Chinese Mounting Process. Forestry Promotion Folding. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  10. Shyu JG. (2010). Glue Painting Painted on Handmade Paper. Forestry Promotion Folding. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  11. Shyu JG. (2009). Talking About the Mounting Format and Collection ofChinese Painting. Forestry Promotion Folding. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  1. Chen JC, Shyu JG. (2023). Color Retention - Talking about Handmade Paper Dyeing. (in Chinese) Taipei: Forestry Research Newsletter. Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  2. Shyu JG. (2022).  Calendar is made of Handmade Paper. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  3. Shyu JG. (2021).  Calendar is made of Handmade Paper. (in Chinese) Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  4. Zhang B, Shyu JG. (2020). We Have Only One Earth-Limited Resources and Good-ues of Recycling. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  5. Lin PH, Lin CJ, Shyu JG. (2020). Value-Added Application of Forestry Materials to Support the Potential of Agricultural Preservation Systems. (in Chines) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  6. Shyu JG. (2020). High-Strength Bamboo Pulp Made from Lianshi Paperand Papermaking Technology. (in Chinese) Circular Agriculture.Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  7. Shyu JG. (2020). Pioneer of Handmade Paper Research in Taiwan-Professor Fen-Gji Chang. Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  8. Ho CL, Hsu KP, Shyu JG. (2020). During the Epidemic Prevention Period, Agricultural and Forestry Waste Reuse – Paper Soap. Network Report of Environmental Information Center. Taipei: Environmental Information Center.
  9. Ho CL, Hsu KP, Shyu JG. (2019). Establishment of Scientific Database for Standardization of Restoring Paperbased Cultural Relics. Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  10. Lin PH, Lin CJ, Chan WH, Shyu JG. (2019). Preliminary Study on the Application of Porous Recycled Carbon Materials in Fruit Preservation. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  11. Lin Yang, Shyu JG. (2019). Pastel Nagomi Art Painted on Handmade Paper. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  12. Hu FQ, Shyu JG. (2019). Talking about the Watermark of Paper. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  13. Shyu JG, Lin PH. (2019). Ppaer, Art, Technology. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  14. Shyu JG. (2018). What is Light and Thin is Paper, and What is Heavy isCulture and Mission. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  15. Shyu JG, Wang GT, Lin PH. (2018). Talking about Processing Famous Paper – Marble Paper. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  16. Shyu JG. (2018). Research on the Color Matching of Marble Paper Usedfor Chinese Mounting. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  17. Yeh RY, Shyu JG. (2018). Plant Fiber and Papermaking. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  18. Ho CL, Hsu KP, Shyu JG, Giu GR. (2017). Chemistry of Natural Plant Dyes. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  19. Lin PH, Lin CJ, Gu WJ, Shyu JG. (2017). On the Basic Properties and Characteristics of Taiwan Incense-cedar. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  20. Shyu JG, Perng YS, Lin PH. (2016). The Current Situation and Future Development of Handmade Paper in China. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  21. Shyu JG, Lin PH, Xu QH. (2016). Talking About Special Paper. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  22. Shyu JG, Lin P-H. (2016). Retrospect and Future Prospect of Producing Nanocellulose by Bacteria. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  23.  Shyu JG, He YJ, Lin PH. (2016). The Current Situation of Japan’s Washi Industry and Future Development Countermeasures. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  24. Shyu JG. (2016). Tips to Avoid Warping of the Hanging Scroll. (in Chinese) Network Report of Taiwan Forestry Research Institute. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  25. Shen CY, Shyu JG, Hsieh YC. (2015). Exhibition Room of Paper Samples. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  26. Shyu JG, Perng YS. (2015). Requirements on the Nature of Bank Note Paper and Chinese Paper. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  27. Chen CC, Shyu JG. (2015). The Past, Present and Future of Taiwanese Handmade Paper. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  28. Shyu JG. (2014). Research and Manufacture of Traditional Chinese Mounting Paper. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  29. Shyu JG. (2013). Introduction to Traditional Chinese Mounting Format.(in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  30. Shyu JG. (2012). The Relationship Between Chinese Painting and Mounting. (in Chinese) HCS Calligraphy Foundation. Taipei: HCS Calligraphy Foundation.
  31. Shyu JG. (2011). Development of High durability glue painting paper. (in Chinese) Harvest. Taipei: Harvest.
  32. Shyu JG. (2011). Development of High durability glue painting paper. (in Chinese) Agriculture Policy and Review. Taipei: Agriculture Policy and Review.
  33. Shyu JG. (2011). The Secret of Paper. (in Chinese) HCS Calligraphy Foundation. Taipei: HCS Calligraphy Foundation.
  34. Shyu JG. (2011). Exhibition Room of Paper Samples. (in Chinese) Network Report of Taiwan Forestry Research Institute. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  35. Shyu JG. (2010). Talking About Glue Painting. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  36. Shyu JG. (2010). The Glue Painting Paper developed by the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute is Better Than Japanese One. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  37. Shyu JG. (2009). The Importance of Mounting. (in Chinese) Calligraphy Education. Taipei: The Calligraphy Education Association R.O.C.
  38. Shyu JG. (2009). Preservation and Restoration of Precious Chinese Painting. (in Chinese) Forestry Research Newsletter. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  39. Shyu JG. (2009). 2010 Calendar-From a humble origin to a dazzling elegance. Taiwan Forestry Research Institute. Taipei: Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  40. Shyu JG. (2008). Shyu Jiann-Gwo’s Traditional Chinese Mounting Exhibition.(in Chinese) Network of Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan R.O.C. Taipei: Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan R.O.C.
  1. Lianshi paper made of high-strength bamboo pulp. (in Chinese) (2020)
  2. Atmospheric cooking technology for preparing bamboo pulp. (in Chinese) (2020)
  3. Paper structure with luminous layer. (in Chinese) (2015)
  4. High durability glue painting paper. (in Chinese) (2011)
  5. Printable seed paper process technology. (in Chinese) (2011)
  6. Hand-made seed paper. (in Chinese) (2010)
  1. Technology project. 2023. Development of high-purity straw fiber preparation technology. PI. 2023. Taiwan forestry research institute.
  2. Technology project. 2021. Interdisciplinary application technology of Innovative forest products. PI. 2021-2024. Taiwan forestry research institute.
  3. Agricultural development project. 2021. Forest fiber education promotion management plan. PI. 2021-2024. Taiwan forestry research institute.
  4. Cultural assets preservation and restoration and management and maintenance subsidy program. 2017. National treasures of the central library and important antiquities Dunhuang’s documents restoration project. Co-PI. 2017. The central library.
  5. Technology project. 2016. Application of self-made handmade paper in restoration of ancient forestry books. Co-PI. 2016. Taiwan forestry research institute.
  6. Technology project. 2014. Studies on the correlation between natural and accelerated ageing of paper-based cultural relics. PI. 2014-2016. Taiwan forestry research institute.
  7. Technology project. 2013. Studies on improving flatness and evenness of paper culture artifacts mounting. PI. 2013-2015. Taiwan forestry research institute.
  8. Technology project. 2011. Studies on the preparation of handmade papers for traditional Chinese mounting purposes. PI. 2011-2013. Taiwan forestry research institute.
  9. Cooperation project. 2008. Preparation of market-oriented eastern gouache paper. PI. 2008~2009.Taiwan forestry research institute.