Professor Su-Er Guo
Professor and Department Chair, Department of Nursing, National Sun Yat-sen University | Doctor of Nursing Science (PhD) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
Basic Information
Personal Profile
Contact Information
Chinese Name:郭素娥
English Name:SU-ER GUO
Email:[email protected]
Current Position:Professor and Department Chair, Department of Nursing, National Sun Yat-sen University
Appointment Date:August 2025
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Academic Profile and Research Mission
Professor Su-Er Guo brings more than four decades of experience in nursing scholarship and clinical practice. She began in 1984 as a medical and infection-control nurse at Taipei Medical University Hospital, and her career has since spanned clinical supervision, academic teaching, postdoctoral research, and leadership roles as professor, department chair, and research center director at multiple universities. Her academic journey extends across Taiwan, Canada, and the United States, giving her a strong international perspective and rich multicultural background.
Professor Guo's research focuses on thoracic nursing, pulmonary rehabilitation, health promotion (exercise, smoking cessation, and air pollution), health behavior science, and evidence-based care. She is committed to translating scientific findings into clinical practice to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), people at high risk for lung cancer, and populations vulnerable to air pollution. Over the past two decades, Professor Guo has led numerous major research projects supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology (now the National Science and Technology Council) and the Chang Gung Medical Foundation, resulting in a strong record of scholarly achievement.
In 2023, Professor Guo was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), one of the highest honors in global nursing scholarship, recognizing her outstanding contributions and international influence in nursing research, education, and practice. She also serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several international SCI journals and actively promotes global academic collaboration. Through multiple memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with institutions including Case Western Reserve University, the University of British Columbia, and Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, she continues to expand the international visibility of nursing scholarship in Taiwan.
Educational Background
Education
Professor Su-Er Guo’s academic development spans more than twenty-five years, beginning with her nursing education in Taiwan and gradually extending to top international institutions. Her educational background covers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, and combines clinical practice training with rigorous methodological training in research, laying a solid foundation for her later outstanding achievements in the field of nursing academia.
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1980–1984
Bachelor’s Degree
School of Nursing, Taipei Medical College
Taiwan, Republic of China
School of Nursing, Taipei Medical College
Taiwan, Republic of China
2
1988–1990
Master’s Degree
Graduate Institute of Nursing, National Defense Medical University
Taiwan, Republic of China
Graduate Institute of Nursing, National Defense Medical University
Taiwan, Republic of China
3
2001–2005
Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Case Western Reserve University
FPB School of Nursing, Cleveland, OH, USA
Case Western Reserve University
FPB School of Nursing, Cleveland, OH, USA
During her doctoral studies at Case Western Reserve University (2001–2005), Professor Guo also served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the School of Nursing, where she was deeply involved in multiple nursing science research projects and accumulated extensive experience in quantitative research and clinical trial design. After completing her doctorate, Professor Guo immediately joined the School of Nursing and the School of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada as a postdoctoral research fellow (2005–2007), further strengthening her expertise in environmental health, epidemiology, and interdisciplinary nursing research. This period of international academic training not only gave Professor Guo a rigorous research mindset, but also laid an indispensable foundation for her later leadership in multiple NSTC-funded large-scale research projects, publication of high-impact international journal articles, and the promotion of academic collaboration among Taiwan, the United States, and Canada.
Academic Experience
Current Position and Major Academic Experience
Professor Guo Su-Er has a more than forty-year academic career, advancing from frontline nursing education to professorships, department chair roles, and research center leadership at multiple universities. Her experience spans Taiwan, Canada, and the United States, demonstrating outstanding international academic mobility and multicultural adaptability. The following are Professor Guo’s major academic career milestones:
August 2025 – Present
National Sun Yat-sen University｜Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine
February 2025 – July 2025
National Sun Yat-sen University｜Professor, School of Medicine, College of Medicine
January 2014 – February 2025
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chang Gung Medical Foundation｜Professor, Department of Nursing, Chiayi Campus
February 2018 – July 2020
Ming Chi University of Technology｜Adjunct Professor, Department of Safety Health and Environmental Engineering
August 2017 – July 2019
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology｜Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing, Chiayi Campus ; Institute Director of the Graduate Institute of Nursing, Chiayi Campus
January 2014 – July 2018
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology｜Professor and Director, Department of Nursing and Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center, Chiayi Campus
January 2011 – December 2013
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology｜Associate Professor and Director, Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center, Chiayi Campus
October 2010 – December 2013
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada｜Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing
January 2008 – September 2010
University of Victoria, BC, Canada｜Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
October 2005 – December 2007
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada｜Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Nursing & School of Occupational and Environmental Health
November 2001 – September 2005
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA｜Graduate Research Assistant, School of Nursing
August 1995 – July 2000
National Cheng Kung University｜Lecturer, Department of Nursing
National Cheng Kung University Hospital｜Concurrent Nursing Supervisor, Department of Nursing
August 1990 – July 1995
Kaohsiung Medical University｜Lecturer, School of Nursing;
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital｜Concurrent Specialist Nurse, Department of Nursing
August 1986 – August 1988
Taipei Medical University｜Assistant Teacher, Department of Nursing
July 1984 - July 1986
Taipei Medical University Hospital｜Internal Medicine and Surgery Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Department of Nursing
Professor Guo’s academic career fully demonstrates her multifaceted development from clinical practice to academia, and from local to international engagement. Over more than four decades of professional experience, she has not only held faculty positions at several major medical universities in Taiwan, but has also served as a faculty member and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia in Canada, and completed her doctoral degree at Case Western Reserve University in the United States. Her extensive administrative experience includes roles as department chair, graduate institute director, and research center director, reflecting outstanding academic leadership and organizational management ability.
Academic Expertise
Research Areas and Academic Expertise
Professor Su-Er Guo's research expertise spans nursing, thoracic medicine, public health, and health behavior science. She is committed to translating scientific research findings into clinical practice applications to improve the health quality of patients with chronic diseases and populations vulnerable to environmental influences. The following are Professor Guo's four core research areas:
Thoracic Nursing, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Health Promotion (Exercise, Smoking Cessation, and Air Pollution)
Health Behavior
Evidence-Based Healthcare
Academic Publications
Recent Key Journal Articles
Professor Su-Er Guo has published more than twenty academic papers in international SCIE and SSCI journals over the past five years (2019–2025), covering topics such as digital health interventions, smoking cessation behavior, air pollution exposure, nursing education, and chronic disease care. The following are selected representative works, several of which have been cited dozens of times, demonstrating the international impact of her research:
Digital Health Interventions and Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors (2024)
Su, C. C., Guo, S. E.*, & Kuo, Y. W. (2024). Effects of internet-based digital health interventions on the physical activity and quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 32(3), 1-14. (SCIE, IF: 2.8) Corresponding author, cited 11 times
Effectiveness of a Transtheoretical Model-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention (2024)
Chang, Y. H., Fu, C. H., Hsu, M. H., Okoli, C., & Guo, S. E.* (2024). The effectiveness of a transtheoretical model-based smoking cessation intervention for rural smokers: A quasi-experimental longitudinal study. Patient Education and Counseling, 122, 108136. (SSCI, IF: 2.9) Corresponding author, cited 11 times
Incense Smoke Exposure and Health Among Temple Workers (2023)
Guo, S. E.*, Ratner, P. A., Tseng, S. C., Lin, C. M., Chi, M. C., Lee, C. W., & Yu, Y. C. (2023). Exposure to incense burning, biomarkers, and the physical health of temple workers in Taiwan. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30, 101804–101816. (SCIE, IF: 5.8) First author and corresponding author, cited 10 times
Effectiveness of a Multidimensional Teaching Strategy for Nursing Students (2022)
Tseng, T. J., Guo, S. E.*, Hsieh, H. W., & Lo, K. W. (2022). The effect of a multidimensional teaching strategy on the self-efficacy and critical thinking dispositions of nursing students: A quasi-experimental study. Nurse Education Today, 119, 105531. (SCIE, IF: 3.906) Corresponding author, cited 45 times
The Adverse Effects of Incense Smoke on Human Health (2021)
Lee, C. W.*, Vo, T. T. T.*, Wee, Y., Chiang, Y. C., Chi, M. C., Chen, M. L., Hsu, L. F., Fang, M. L., Lee, K. H., Guo, S. E., Cheng, H. C., & Lee, I. T. (2021). The Adverse Impact of Incense Smoke on Human Health: From Mechanisms to Implications. Journal of Inflammation Research, 14, 5451–5472. (SCIE, IF: 4.5) Cited 59 times
Back Massage Intervention for Improving Sleep in ICU Patients (2019)
Hsu, W. C., Guo, S. E.*, & Chang, C. H. (2019). Back massage intervention for improving health and sleep quality among intensive care unit patients. Nursing in Critical Care, 24(5), 313-319. (SCIE, IF: 1.639) Corresponding author and co-first author, cited 89 times
In addition to the SCIE and SSCI journal articles listed above, Professor Guo has also published multiple important Chinese-language papers in TSSCI journals, including the Taiwan Journal of Public Health and the Journal of Physical Education, among others. These studies cover topics such as the effectiveness of auricular acupressure for improving xerostomia symptoms in hemodialysis patients, the impact of PM2.5 exposure during exercise on cardiopulmonary function, and the long-term effects of Tai Chi exercise on COPD patients. Over the past five years, she has published a total of thirteen Chinese-language journal articles, including five in TSSCI journals, demonstrating her profound contributions to nursing scholarship in Taiwan.
20+
SCIE/SSCI Articles
Published in international core journals over the past five years
5
TSSCI Articles
Published in Taiwan social science core journals over the past five years
5.8
Highest Impact Factor
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
89
Highest Citation Count
Back massage intervention study
Research Projects
Research Project Execution Overview Over the Past Decade
Over the past decade (2014–2025), Professor Su-Er Guo has continuously secured research funding from multiple institutions, including the Ministry of Science and Technology (now the National Science and Technology Council), Chang Gung Medical Foundation, the Ministry of Education, and local governments. She has cumulatively carried out more than 30 research projects spanning important fields such as COPD patient health management, particulate matter and health, health promotion interventions, and digital health interventions. Professor Guo has served as the principal investigator of several large integrated projects, demonstrating her outstanding project management and cross-disciplinary research integration capabilities. The following is an overview of her major research projects.
NSTC Projects
Over the past decade, she has led or co-led more than 12 NSTC projects, with cumulative funding exceeding NT$12 million. Research topics include COPD home exercise models, health promotion for high-risk lung cancer populations, and theoretical construction of smoking cessation behavior processes.
Chang Gung Hospital Projects
She has led multiple integrated and individual projects funded by Chang Gung Medical Foundation. The currently ongoing integrated project, “The Effects of Particulate Matter and Inflammatory Factors on Acute Exacerbation and Lung Injury in COPD,” has total funding of NT$16.17 million.
Ministry of Education Projects
She has led the Ministry of Education’s smart health industry talent development project and the Study Abroad Dream Project, promoting interdisciplinary nursing talent cultivation and international exchange, with cumulative funding exceeding NT$2.4 million.
International Collaboration Projects
She serves as a co-principal investigator (CO-PI) for Saudi Arabia’s Young Scholars Grants Program and the U.S. UKinSPIRE grant, actively expanding her international research collaboration network and promoting cross-national joint research.
30+
Total Research Projects
All types of research projects led or co-led over the past decade
16M+
Total Funding (NTD)
Total research funding executed over the past decade
5
Ongoing Projects
Currently ongoing research projects (including NSTC, Chang Gung Hospital, and the Ministry of Education)
2
International Collaboration Projects
International joint research projects (Saudi Arabia, United States)
Professor Guo’s research focus has evolved over time, from early clinical studies on COPD pulmonary rehabilitation to air pollution and environmental health, health promotion and smoking cessation behavior, and, in recent years, the integration of digital health technology with evidence-based care, demonstrating the continuous deepening and expansion of her research vision.
Honors and Awards
Teaching Achievements and Honors
Professor Su-Er Guo has received numerous major honors and awards in teaching, research, and professional service both domestically and internationally, fully demonstrating her outstanding academic achievements and professional contributions. The following highlights Professor Guo's major honors over the past five years:
🏆 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Selected in 2023 as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), one of the highest honors in the global nursing academic community, recognizing her outstanding contributions to nursing research, education, and practice.
🎓 Outstanding Teaching Course Award
In 2025, recognized as a faculty member for the 1st semester of National Sun Yat-sen University's 114th academic year "Outstanding Teaching Course," and recipient of the 1st "New Faculty Award" of the 114th academic year, highlighting her excellent teaching quality.
📊 Best Poster at International Conference
2024 Best Poster Presenter at the 8th World Academy of Nursing Science International Conference (8th WANS) in Indonesia; 2022 The Best Poster at the 7th WANS International Conference in Taipei.
👩🎓 Outstanding Alumna
2021 National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences College of Nursing Dean's Outstanding Alumna in the Academic Achievement category, recognizing her excellent achievements in nursing academia after graduation.
🏅 Senior Nursing Personnel Award
In 2019, awarded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for "More Than 25 Years of Service as Senior Nursing Personnel" in 108, recognizing her outstanding long-term contributions to the nursing profession.
⭐ Outstanding Special Talent
Recognized in the 106th, 107th, 108th, 110th, 111th, and 112th academic years by the Ministry of Education's program for recruiting and retaining outstanding special talent in colleges and universities, receiving this honor for multiple consecutive years and fully demonstrating her academic standing.
In student mentoring, Professor Guo has also achieved remarkable results. Her graduate students have repeatedly won first place in poster presentations at the College of Nursing Special Topic Research and Evidence-Based Competition at Hungkuang University, covering research topics such as ear-acupressure to improve dry mouth symptoms in hemodialysis patients, the effects of classical music and white noise on memory, and the effectiveness of ABCDE Bundle intervention on delirium in intensive care unit patients. In addition, Professor Guo has guided many students to receive Ministry of Science and Technology undergraduate research project grants and has mentored students presenting research findings at international conferences, including WANS, APCNP, and the Cross-Strait Nursing Forum, fully demonstrating her outstanding effectiveness in talent cultivation.
Professional Service
Professional Service and Scholarly Contributions
Professor Su-Er Guo actively engages in professional service, serving as a committee member of multiple academic organizations, journal reviewer, hospital consultant, and evaluation committee member, making outstanding contributions to the development of nursing scholarship and clinical practice in Taiwan. The following are Professor Guo's major professional service experiences:
Academic Organization Roles
- Taiwan Evidence-Based Nursing Association：
- Evidence-Based Seed Instructor (2024–2030)
- Third, Fourth, and Fifth Supervisors (2017–2025)
- Taiwan Nurses Association：International Affairs Committee Member (2018–2023) and Nursing Research Committee Member (2015–2017; 2024–present)
- Taiwan Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International：Editorial Committee Member, 19th Term (2025–present)
- Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital：Nursing Consultant (2020–2025)
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital ：Nursing Consultant (2022–2025)
- Chiayi County Government：
- Long-Term Care Promotion Task Force Member (6th Term, 2019–2021)
- Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee Member (2018–2020)
Journal Reviewing and Editing
- PLOS ONE — Academic Editor (2018–2023)
- Heart & Lung — Reviewer (2022–2023)
- Journal of Clinical Nursing — Reviewer (2014–2018; 2023)
- Taiwan Public Health Journal (TSSCI) — Reviewer (2018–present)
- Taiwan Nursing Journal — Reviewer (2020–present)
- International Council of Nurses (ICN) — Abstract Reviewer (2020–present)
- Chang Gung Journal of Science and Technology — Associate Editor-in-Chief (2019–2020); Editorial Board Member (2020–2021)
Special Lectures and Teaching Activities
Professor Guo has been invited by Chiayi Public Health Bureau, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Christian Hospital, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, the Taiwan Association of Nurse Practitioners, and many other medical institutions and academic organizations to deliver special lectures and workshops on evidence-based nursing, educational program design, air pollution prevention, and related topics, fully demonstrating her professional influence in nursing education.
International Collaboration and MOU Signings
Professor Guo has actively promoted international academic collaboration and, in recent years, facilitated the signing of several important international cooperation agreements, greatly enhancing the global visibility of the Department of Nursing at National Sun Yat-sen University:
Case Western Reserve University School of Nursing, USA
Promoted exchange and collaboration in March 2026 and planned to sign an MOU, continuing Professor Guo's deep academic connection with the university.
Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada
Signed an MOU in November 2025 and assisted National Sun Yat-sen University and UBC interdisciplinary research teams in signing a 5-year Statement of Cooperation (SOC).
School of Nursing, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Signed a 5-year MOU in August 2025, expanding the Southeast Asian nursing academic collaboration network.
Fuluduo Co., Ltd. & Taiwansuen Co., Ltd.
Signed MOUs with the two companies in 2026 respectively, promoting industry-academia collaboration and training talent for the smart health industry.
Teaching and Connections
Teaching Philosophy and Contact Information
Professor Su-Er Guo upholds a teaching philosophy centered on “evidence-based practice, compassion in care,” and is committed to cultivating nursing professionals with critical thinking skills, evidence-based nursing literacy, and an international perspective. In curriculum design, Professor Guo offers a diverse range of courses, including Multi-Faceted Health Management (EMI fully English-taught), Introduction To Nursing And Career Development, and Air Pollution: Interdisciplinary Innovation And Action, covering foundational nursing theory, cross-disciplinary health issues, and internationalized teaching, fully demonstrating her forward-looking educational vision.
Multi-Faceted Health Management (EMI)
Offered in the second semester of Academic Year 114, 2 credits, with 46 students enrolled. Taught entirely in English to cultivate students’ international nursing competencies.
Introduction To Nursing And Career Development
Offered in the first semester of Academic Year 114, 2 credits, with 40 students enrolled. Guides students in building professional identity and career planning skills in nursing.
Air Pollution: Interdisciplinary Innovation And Action
Offered in the first semester of Academic Year 114, 3 credits, with 7 students enrolled. Integrates environmental science with nursing to develop cross-disciplinary problem-solving abilities in health.
Degree Examinations and Accreditation Service
Professor Guo also actively serves as an oral examination committee member for degree qualification exams and as a review committee member for faculty promotion reviews at universities and colleges. Institutions served include National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Cheng Kung University, Taipei Medical University, Kaohsiung Medical University, I-Shou University, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Hungkuang University, Fooyin University, Chang Jung Christian University, and Ming Chi University of Technology. In hospital accreditation, Professor Guo has served as an accreditation committee member for National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei Medical University Nursing College, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, and National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, as well as a TNAC accreditation committee member (2011–2014), making outstanding contributions to improving the quality of nursing education in Taiwan.
Contact Professor Su-Er Guo
If your organization would like to invite Professor Su-Er Guo for academic lectures, research collaboration, consulting, or to serve as an evaluation committee member, please contact her through the following methods:
📧 Email
☎️ Phone
National Sun Yat-sen University: 07-5252000
# 7370
🏛️ Affiliation
Department of Nursing, National Sun Yat-sen University
No. 70, Lianhai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
No. 70, Lianhai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
🌐 Academic Status
Academician of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing, National Sun Yat-sen University
Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing, National Sun Yat-sen University
Professor Su-Er Guo is currently open to research collaboration, academic lecture invitations, and consulting services, and especially welcomes collaboration proposals related to nursing research, public health, environmental health, and evidence-based care.