Specialty: Mold and Fungi

Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai, a recognized expert in fungal science, joined Pace® Building Sciences in 2024. Dr. Tsai earned a Master’s in Agricultural Biotechnology from National Chung-Hsing University in Taiwan and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Dartmouth College. Prior to joining Pace®, Dr. Tsai developed new DNA-based methods for the detection of environmental microorganisms, such as Legionella and Mycobacterium. She also set up and conducted RT-PCR analysis for SARS-CoV-2 in environmental samples, including sewer water, surface swabs, and air. Along with Dr. Yang, Dr. Tsai was a contributor to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publication, Bioaerosols: Assessment and Controls second edition, which has become a gold standard for the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry.