Research and Development/研究發展

UST, Taiwan Nanotechnology Research Center

Nanotechnology is a critical area of technology development in the 21st century. This project is being jointly developed and monitored by the faculties of National Central University, National Chiao Tung University, National Tsinghua University and National Yangming University to fully display the cross-cutting nature of nano research, and the four universities jointly recognize the significance of the nano-center. The whole project includes cooperation in the areas of research, teaching and industry for nanotechnology. The four universities will focus on developing their human and material resources in the pursuit of excellence in nanotechnology research, working together to elevate the research in this project to the international level.

1.Objectives

Nanotechnology is an important area of ​​research and development for the 21st century. Taiwan is focusing on the World Competitiveness Project with 1-100 nm materials and components as the object of research. The Nanotechnology Center consolidates the assets of National Tsinghua University, National Chiao Tung University, National Central University and National Yangming University in the field of nano research and has devoted its time and energy to the pursuit of excellence in nanotechnology research. There are four main objectives in this project:

(1) Establish a nanotechnology research center of outstanding excellence
(2) Construct a world-class shared nano research laboratory and core facilities
(3) Provide excellent education and training in order to cultivate outstanding talent in nanotechnology
(4) Utilize three-way co-operation in production, learning and research to help promote the nano industry in Taiwan

Steering Committee: Professor Kang L. Wang, Director; Dr. Chen Ming Hu; Professor Koung An Chao; Alfred Y. Cho; Frank F. Fang; Chihmin Ho; Steven Chu ; Wen I Wang; Shu Chien; Chang-Chyi Tsuei
Advisory Committee: Chihmin Ho; Koung An Chao; Chen Ming Hu; TY Tsong; Alfred Y.Cho

Continuation of the old plan（2003）

(1) The Development of Lobster Antennules-like Trapping Actuators Microarray and Optical Tweezers for the Studies of Tissue Engineering and Structure Biology (2/3 & 3/3)
(2) Single-molecule investigations of dynamic behaviours and signalling mechanisms underlying integrin-mediated cellular activities
(3) The System Construction for the Manipulation and Detection of the Single Biomolecule and Its Applications in the DNA Nanodosimetry Novel Study
(4) Advanced High k Dielectrics for Nano-Electronics – Science and Technologies
(5) Semiconductor Nanophotonics
(6) Control of in-situ Carbon Nanotube Growth and their Field Effect Characteristics for Advanced Field Effect Transistor Application
(7) Nanostructure enhanced organic light emitting diodes which high brightness and high efficiency
(8) Functional Nanophotonic Materials via Guided Self-assembly Template
(9) Research on the Key Technologies of Nanoelectronics and Nano-bionic Devices and Interface Circuits

New additions to the program (2004)

(1) New construction of nanoparticle labeling system for selection of differentiated stem cells and detection of tumor and tumor angiogenesis
(2) Study of Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
(3) Advanced Si-Based Quantum Optoelectronic Devices
(4) Studies of Photovoltaic and Photocatalytic Functions using Functionalized TiO2 Nanostructures
(5) Peptide-Directed Quantum Dots for Monitoring Macromolecular Trafficking
(6) Development of Novel Gold Nanoparticles-Based Oligonucleotides to Inhibit Oncogene Expression in Cancer Cells
(7) Reduction of optical loss for photonic crystal waveguides and lasers
(8) Silicon Based Guided-Mode Resonance Nano-Photonic Device
(9) Study of GaN Nanostructures with Microcavity for Single Photon Emitter Application
(10) A Nano NMR for High-Sensitivity Macromolecule Analysis

2.Education and Training

(1) Plan a university department and Institute of Nanotechnology Program to nurture talent.
(2) Planning training courses for nanotechnology experimental apparatus and applications to meet the needs of academia and industry.
(3) Hold various nanotechnology forums and seminars to promote the exchange of new knowledge.

3.Industry-university Cooperation

The center works closely with ITRI, PIDC, and Taiwan's high-tech industries such as TSMC. In addition, they actively seek opportunities for cooperation with to leading research units throughout the world.